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You want Feedback on your Listing? Don't call me 5 weeks later!

I always love to give honest and constructive feedback to Listing Agents about their homes that I have shown to my buyers.

Yes, we know sometimes it is a pain to answer 10 to 20 phone calls on Monday and Tuesday; after a long weekend of showings. But you know what - I expect feedback on MY listings - so it's only fair we return the favor.

Last Friday I received an email from one of those Feedback services. I thought that was odd; as I hadn't shown anything in over a week. So when I pulled it up - I was like - WHAT PROPERTY IS THIS?

At first I thought it was a mistake; so I ignored it. Then on Monday I get the notice again. I look more closely this time. Yes; I did show this place; but over a month ago!

In fact so long ago; my buyer found something else, negotiated an offer; inspected and settled. Hey that commission check is already been put into savings to get a few bucks interest before Mr IRS asks for his handout.

So I filled out the comments as best I could (my memory isn't THAT good!). Then in the "other comments' I wrote - if you want better feedback - you need to contact Buyers Agents quicker. I showed this 5 weeks ago!

Perhaps it was a bit snippy - but you know what? IS this agent doing his best to represent his client if he is asking for feedback 5 weeks after a showing?

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Posted by James Downing - REALTOR® - Washington DC Real Estate on 12/19/2007 10:11 AM

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7 Comments on You want Feedback on your Listing? Don't call me 5 weeks later!

I get calls and emails like this periodicallly myself. Often, I have to really think in order to even figure out which property it was, and sometimes I can't recall anything at all about the buyer feedback.

12/19/2007 11:11 AM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

I do find those calls annoying and I don't make enough of them myself. And so many agents call days or weeks later, and I tell them I can't remember a thing. All that dope in the 60's killed a lot of brain cells. My halfheimer disease is kicking in. Whatever.

And that email company ought to be virused!

12/19/2007 12:11 PM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

James,

I attempt to get to you within 24 hours.....if I do not...Shame on Me!

12/19/2007 12:15 PM

by Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )

Here in Provincetown on Cape Cod, it is a small community and we all know each fairly well. Many times I give feedback before the Seller's Agent calls me asking for it.

12/19/2007 12:24 PM

by Rick Tourgee - Provincetown and Cape Cod (Century 21 Shoreland)

Dan - Yes; I usually always call within a day or two - 5 weeks is just lazy.

12/19/2007 04:34 PM

by James Downing - REALTOR® - Washington DC Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

My question is if it hasn't sold since you showed it 5 weeks ago, then what has he been doing for his sellers if he hasn't been getting feedback?

12/20/2007 02:09 AM

by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)

5 weeks? 5 days is too late in my book. Asleep at the wheel I would say. some people should change jobs. real estate is not for them

12/20/2007 02:21 AM

by E Jeffrey Dolfinger (24/7 Realty)

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