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24 Comments on REAL ESTATE AGENTS MAKE HOUSE CALLS
I work often these days as a buyer's agent. It is a lot of work when a client does not know what they want or have cold feet every time when they do like the house.
I talk to agents from Europe: they always charge a client upfront fee or require some kind of $$$ commitment.
Never I could understand why as a buyer agent after working with a client for months- it is ok , if they work away or write offer with another agent?
Hello Reuben...It should not be taken for granted but some how it is...It should actually be appreciated that someone is willing to put their money, time and effort into believing they can help you while helping themselves..WIN WIN..anyone?
Hi there Beth...My day just went up a notch with your post visit...thank you
Hello Jon...This business is good to everyone who is in it if they show the proper respect for all the dynamics. Take nothing for granted. We are moving huge improved land parcels effectively and efficiently...That's no joke!
Hello Kevin...I hope so...because that is exactly what takes place. What devotion to the transaction...Thank you
Hi there Inna...most excellent point made by you....It is absolutely a No No to switch or even think about going to another agent after an agent has invested time, money and effort...Inna, the day may come when an upfront consultation fee might be the norm...who knows?
What a terrific commercial for all of us. We do get a bad rap all the time and here is a very simple approach to what we do. Thanks Richie.
Richie- congrats on being featured! I always wonder though how much we are valued when our service is for free....
Well Said, Richie! Around here, most don't seem to know much about how we operate. Working for free upfront is about unheard of anymore. Quite an incentive to do a good job throughout the transaction, too!
Bruce
Chris & Dick...I am at YOUR service....I appreciate you and thank you for your professionalism
Hi there Gay...thank you and the only time I really work for free is when I volunteer....
Bruce my boy...We should be lauded and applauded for agreeing to such terms and conditions...But we did and we will do our part of the bargain...you can be sure of that. Thank you Bruce
I try to make sure that the first initial contact is not their home due to security reasons. Of course, there are exceptions. Nowadays, one just never knows...
NYC...Princess Jennifer...The business we are in is an exciting one...Now, with the economy hicupping it becomes a little less predictable but track-able...keep those yes and ears open Jennifer
Richie, so true! And most people think we have this trough of money and we freely springle it around by giving free advice, taking people out who never buy or list homes that never sell....If only people really understood...
Early in my career, a couple called me to list their home. When I asked when would be a convenient time to come over, they were surprised. They said the other agent they had spoken to insisted they come to his office. I aked if he'd seen the home? No. He also asked them to bring photos of the home as he would not be coming out to take any photos. They were so happy that I came out. They listed with me that night. So not all agents make house calls.
Always use a local agent... I wonder how these agents in CA get away with being 500 miles from their listing when they know an agent must do a visual insp0ection of the property. I guess they have been lucky and have never been sued.
Nice way to explain it Richie. Very good post and congrats on the feature!
Rhode Island Ginny....after we retire, we can tell Real Estate stories to whoever will listen...Until then, its a living...YES?
Tammie...what a good share. Yes, not all agents make house calls..at least the un-successful ones do not. thank u T
Paula...hands on, committed, and service oriented...Paula out of Wouldlands Texas...everyone
Hi there Jill...Yes, those clients do make the world go round and also spin a few heads too
Gary...how true and they do get away with it in California. I once had a bank contact me to do a BPO 800 miles away. I called them and after me pointing out to them it wont work. They still dint get it. I then said fine, if you pay me mileage plus the fee, I will go. Put me on hold and dropped the matter soon after. Too expensive
Phillip...thank you. I enjoyed hearing from my fellow wizards as well....
Christiansen team....Always a pleasure to have you stop in...thank you for the visit and see you around the Rain
I think you probably hit the nail on the head!
Tammie...I think your right!