Debe- How embarrassing for our profession. Agents like that have no business with a license. That really irks me.

Absolutely, Mark!  I don't think those non-deserving agents will be around very much longer--at least, I hope not!

Debe in Charlotte, NC

Debe, this is just AMAZING!  Especially (to my way of thinking) the formerly staged house where the owners stripped out the furniture.  And no supra lockbox?  How many hours does the agent have to spend before the time spent costs a lot more than the $100. or so that the lockbox costs?  Thanks for posting!

Mike in Tucson

Mike:  From what I understand, the stager had the home staging priced on a month-to-month; when the home didn't sell within the first two months, the homeowner had them yank the furnishings out! As for the lockbox--how unprofessional!  No showing service and no lockbox are certainly tips that you aren't dealing with a professional!  We do have the capability in our MLS to filter out various criteria in listings prior to sending to the clients but, not to this level--I wish we could filter out the ones with these 'wanna be' agents before the clients see them!

Debe in Charlotte, NC

Any agent that has been in the business more than 2 years, and is CAREER minded, could have written this same post. That is not a negative towards you Debe, it is a sorry fact of the business we are in today.

We simply will not do away with this type of lack of professionalism, if WE ALL don't begin to yell and scream at the Real Estate Commission or Licensing Commission of our states to demand that the ability to enter this business be made more difficult.

Too many brokers are using the old "throw the mud on the wall" game and seem to believe quantity outperforms quality. Our state and national associations are all about increasing the numbers to gain revenue. Until we speak up and demand that the standards get raised, we will see posts like this ad nauseam.

Wouldn't it have been a better post and experience for you if you were dealing with professionals, and could have reported the positive experiences you had??????

Its kinda like garbage on the side of the roads....if we don't pick it up, it just gets worse!

Don:  You're absolutely correct!  I came in from my showings and just started writing--it was more to vent than to 'repeat' other blogs!  I only wish that something could be done about the problem--it seems that most brokers are 'too busy' or chose to ignore the lack of professionalism that abounds in this profession. 

Let's start a revolution--NOW!

Debe in Charlotte, NC 

Debe, It's a shame we have to deal with agents like this.  I really wish sellers could see the 'professional' service they're paying for.  The wanna-be agents would be dropped like hot potatoes.  Until the market weeds them out, if it does, we'll have to continue hoping our clients don't want to see their listings.  Happy New Year, Debe!

Jesse/Kathy:  AGREED!!  There needs to be some means of keeping listing agents accountable; unfortunately, we have no such animal in place now!  Happy New Year to you as well.

Debe in Charlotte, NC

Debe-I feel bad about your experience and I see that you are not alone in your disgust with these other agents.  I was laughing when I read your post though because I could picture some agents from Hawaii doing the exact same things as in North Carolina.  Good luck with the screaming kids if they go for property number three!!!!

Had to laugh with the What are they going to steal from a vacant house. Been in similar types things. Makes you wonder how seller can not see this.

B

Debe,  There is a solution.  Here in Northern Virginia we call the homeowner, not the agent unless the owner requires it.  Karen

Bonner:  Oh, I know appliances, etc. are stolen from vacant homes but, when you're the REALTOR showing the property and are logged for the showing...?!  You're right, the world is made up of all sorts of crazies!

David:  The jury is still out on their selection and I'm REALLY hoping that they want to continue looking as I don't really want to deal with any of these agents!!!  They don't deserve to work with a professional agent--they need to work with other agents like themselves and hopefully will frustratedly decide that this business is NOT for them!  HA!

Karen:  OH, how I wish I were in Northern Virginia some days!  I wish our associations would permit that!

Happy New Year All!

Debe in Charlotte, NC

Debe,

That just shows that there is a difference between agents. Sellers need to interview their agents and ask them what they are going to do to sell their home. I think too many sellers choose an agent based on a company name or the discounted rate they charge. The real professionals are not discount agents... you really do get what you pay for... and that applies to everything!

Ed Nailor - Your Preferred Mortgage Lender

Ed:  Thanks--and you're absolutely right--full-service is the ONLY way to go!  Happy New Year!

Debe in Charlotte, NC

Totally true: you get what you pay for!  Amazing how many realtors don't bother to call back.

WELCOME TO REDNECK REAL ESTATE , THE SLOW DOWN IN FLORIDA CAN BE VIEWED AS A VERY GOOD THING ITS THE SURVIVAL OF THE MOST LEARNED AND HUNGRIEST OF AGENTS , I LOVE TO CALL OUT AGENTS AND BROKERS WHO ARE A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON OUR PROFESSION ,I ALWAYS CARRY A JOB APPLICATION FOR EITHER HOME DEPOT ,OR OLIVE GARDEN WHERE I TELL THEM THAT YOUR NEW CATCH PHRASE IS "WOULD YOU LIKE 8 PENNEY NAILS " OR FRIES SIR " ITS A HUGE PUT DOWN AND I HAVE HAD TEARS AND HISSY FITS ,,,GOOD RIDDANCE

It truly is amazing what a poor job some agents do for their clients.

Absolutely Rachael!  Can you imagine just ignoring a call from a potential Buyer for YOUR Seller?!

Wayne:  Well said!  We share the same passion for professional dedication or GET THE ___ OUT!!

Greg:  I only wish we could TELL the Sellers!!

No lockboxes.  IN this market I don't need to show houses without lockboxes.  I fear that I could be the agent with the chaos in the background at times.   That is why I work in the basement when I work at home.

Debbie:  I love it:  'I don't NEED to show houses without lockboxes!'  It would be nice to boycott them and just do a 'drive-by' if there is no lockbox; when they request feedback, GIVE it to them!!!  As for the noise--my husband is the worst for talking to me when I'm on the phone!!