Dear Potential Buyer: Why we don’t jump to show property when you ask
Have you ever wondered why when you call an agent you don't know out of the clear blue that they don't jump up and immediately run to meet you to show you a home? Top agents (which is whom you want to work with, in any event) will never just jump in their car and run out to meet you. Read on to find out the top reasons why agents do not jump to show property when you ask. Home buyers should not think this is because agents don't want to serve you to the best of their ability. This is because they DO want to serve you to the best of their ability, as well as to ensure personal safety for themselves.
We might not jump to show you property when you ask, but if you understand why that's so and work with us, the odds of your finding the best property for you rise exponentially!
Dear Potential Buyer --- here’s why we don’t jump when you ask us to see property, until and unless we know more about you
I received an email from someone who found me online. There was no name or phone number, just an email address. He/she asked about a property, and I responded with relevant information.
When he/she emailed back and wanted to see the property, I asked the usual questions.
Are you working with an agent? And if not...
What is your name, number or best number to reach you?
Are you preapproved, if so, by whom?
Can we meet at my office so that we can discuss your requirements -- perhaps there are other properties that are also suitable?
When is a good time to meet (I wasn’t going to drop everything, jump in my car and meet this person)
When this person didn’t respond back, I chalked it up as as a looky-loo. If this were a legitimate inquiry from a potential buyer, then he/she should not hesitate to provide the answers.
Dear Potential Buyer --- here’s why we don’t jump when you ask us to see property, until and unless we know more about you
Besides wanting to know if you’re a legitimate and qualified buyer, we also want to make sure we are not putting ourselves at risk by being careless and taking our safety for granted.
What could possibly go wrong?
See Realtor Safety Report 2011.
There are certainly enough examples of realtors who were injured, assaulted, and even killed on the job.
- More real estate agents face dangers
- Agent, Buyer Robbed At Gunpoint
- 2 Ohio Realtors Killed At Showing
What would you do if someone you’ve never met, called you to ask you to show them property without knowing anything about you?
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Be safe. Be careful. There are dangers in the real estate profession.
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