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Why do people hate us so much??

By Jonelle Simons

Real Estate Agent with Windermere Real Estate

February 05, 2008 04:26 AM

A few days ago, I was browsing on Craigslist, and I came across this ad… Just read this ad! What has our industry done to make some people despise us so much?? Perhaps some very ignorant and perhaps rude agents have called these people in the past…. But the first part of their ad was written with such venom, it makes you wonder!!

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/rfs/557283448.html

I’d love to hear comments…. Have you ever converted a FSBO like this into a listing? Perhaps some agent in SLC who works that area will see this as a challenge, and go after them!

UPDATE:

Thanks to Toni Ellis for saving this listing - Since it was flagged, you can't see it at the craigslist link. You can see it at Toni's link:

http://saltlakecityfsbo.homestead.com/

Thanks for all your comments...

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Brian Bender

Perry Wellington Realty - Altoona, PA

Your 24 Hour Realtor

i had a call this week on 1 of my spec houses.. and after giving more information than needed, the husband got on the phone and said he bought alot of homes and didnt want to deal with the realtor,or buyers agent.., but only wanted to work with the builder!!! i said to him , that there is not a speck house or piece of ground that is not attached to A REALTOR in this area,, i dont know other state laws ,but doesnt he have to have a buyers agent agreement signed by a realtor in order to write a contract to purchase..??.... i wanted to giggle............>>>>>>>>>smiles

Feb 10, 2008 08:36 AM

Inna Hardison

ha media group - Orlando, FL

Wordpress for Real Estate & Design, Print HaMedia Group

So i read the ad in question, which I thought was rather decently done (i've seen a lot worse in the MLS descriptions in my recent home browsings)... I guess I am at a complete loss over the good majority of the comments here.... The range of sarcastic to downright rude to this seller, and her property, and all this gloating that the ad was removed... What the hell is wrong with the 100 or so of these freaking realtors on this board who commented on this? Just how deaf and blind are you where a simple request to respect someone's wishes to privacy are completely ignored? I tell you what, if I were her after this treatment, i would think that realtors are the scummiest of scum... No means no, and yes, it is violation of this person's emotional space when that request is not granted. If i was pestered to this degree - by any 'so called professional' with the world owes me a conversation attitude - i'd lose it on the whole bloody profession.

Feb 10, 2008 11:53 AM

Pat Emmett

Prudential Palms Realty - Sarasota, FL

I love this post. This is one seriously ticked off person. I have a feeling that some of the 20 agents who called her are somewhat responsible for her wrath.

I do think that this seller would be smarter to reject offers of service in a less nasty manner. In this very competitive market, agents have a lot of choices, and we do look to listed homes first.

If I had a buyer who might like her home, I'd wonder what she would be like in negotiating and I might put her at the bottom of a very long list of listings.

Feb 10, 2008 01:34 PM

Tiffany Norton

TiffanyNorton.com - Saint Paul, MN

TiffanyNorton

The post was taken down...would you mind doing a follow up with it's content?

Feb 11, 2008 05:33 AM

Marvin Thomas

Allegiance Mortgage Corparation - Fayetteville, NC

One reason I think the public hate us is something we over promise and under deliever. The public don't like that.

Feb 11, 2008 11:43 AM

Steven Keefe

Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty - Lake Arrowhead, CA

In every industry there are folks that don't do a good job. The challenge we face is to offer value to the customer. Once we do that, we establish a level of respect for ourselves and our occupation. Forget about the folks that are bitter towards realtors and focus on who you can help and everything will take care of itself.

Steve Keefe

Feb 12, 2008 03:47 AM

Anonymous

The easiest way to find an apartment in area near los-angeles is though westsiderentals.com . It is fast , sure and beneficial in term of services and discounts.

Apr 08, 2008 07:13 AM

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Mary Lou Teague

HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN

Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN

Either she is on drugs or needs to be...

Apr 08, 2008 07:37 AM

Anonymous

Mike Creel

Just a pathetic attempt at free advertising.

Apr 08, 2008 07:44 AM

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Guy E. Gimenez

The PowerHouse Group - Austin, TX

ABR, CRS, GRI - Broker & Investor (512-731-5613)

I'd be angry too if agents can't read and/or comprehend instructions. I don't think there's a real question as to why people hate agents, you're post just answered that.

Apr 08, 2008 08:24 AM

Michael Creel

InActive Agent - Bellevue, WA

Who don't people hate?There are people that think doctors are absurdly overpaid, lawyers are evil liars, politicians are crooks, movie stars are overpaid and immoral, accountants are boring, Americans are infidels, football stars are overpaid and stupid, and the police plant evidence to frame people.

You simply can't please all the people all the time, so no reason to worry over it.

I can't imagine someones life being so empty that their heart is filled with contempt for real estate agents, of all people.

Apr 08, 2008 09:03 AM

Anonymous

james.martin

My personal experience with craigslist.com is very bad. I had tried it first when i was about to shift in los-angeles. But I was not able to find anapartment of my choice even after searching for 10 days. Then one of my friend advised me to try for westsiderentals.com and that worked for me. I got my apartment in just 3 days aftergetting registering with them.

Jun 02, 2008 06:28 AM

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Anonymous

As such I dont hate craigslist but I would like to add oneexception. That in southern california serivce offered by westsiderentals.com, a local rental company in LA, are great and just uncomparable.

Jun 02, 2008 07:46 AM

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moore

I tried craigslist for about 1 week to get a place in southern california, but i couln't got the apartment i was looking for. I then tried westsiderentals.com and that company done wonders for me and i got my apartment fixed in just 2 days after getting registering with them.

Jun 25, 2008 10:43 AM

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mart

I love westsiderentals.com for the benefits and servicse they provided to me. This company is just uncomparable.

Jun 25, 2008 11:04 AM

#149

Anonymous

Former Client

For obvious reasons, one should never do buiness with Westsiderentals.com, unless you just like getting ripped off.

Jun 25, 2008 03:22 PM

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Robert Machado

HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA

CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management

I guess I won't call her to see if I can get the listing. Are listing that valuable right now? I would rather work with a buyer.

Jun 25, 2008 03:27 PM

Jack Climer

Jack Climer Realty, LLC - Springfield, MO

run run....now. Not worth it? huh

Jun 25, 2008 04:14 PM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

Jonelle: WoW.. was this guy ticked off or what... Sounds like a bad day for this guy

Jun 25, 2008 04:48 PM

Don Spera

CR Property Group, LLC - East York, PA

Serving York and Adams County, PA

There are way too many people out there that still have a misconception on how much time and energy goes into being successful and how we are constantly on a roller coaster ride. I don't think John Q. Public will ever understand unless they have been there and done that.

Jul 06, 2010 08:45 PM