Gave back a listing today.

It was only $150,000.  But, you know what, it still felt GREAT.

When you're working with unmotivated people (they disconnected their phone twice and didn't give me the new number) it's almost justifying to give one back.

I'm a Mike Ferry One-On-One client, and I love Mike's philosophy.  If they don't have to sell, I shouldn't even bother.

Think about it, if every agent out there gave back those listings that make no sense to have in the first place, we'd have less inventory, higher sales prices (lower supply), and shorter days on market.

I welcome your comments...

 
Posted by Bryan Washington on 03/19/2008 09:19 PM   Comments (7)   , , ,  

7 Comments on Gave back a listing today.

Head strong agents who could give back or turn down listings would sure as heck reduce inventory!!!   My hat is off to you.

03/19/2008 09:23 PM by Marc Baysek-EXIT Realty Rockingham NC (EXIT Realty Platinum)

There's really no point in wasting your time and energy on listings that just won't sell or the sellers won't do the right thing.  Use that positive energy to do good and sell houses where the sellers want to sell and will work with you in a positive and meaningful way.

03/19/2008 09:27 PM by June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker (Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.)

Good for you Bryan!  Why waste time when a seller is unmotivated?  There's enough inventory available owned by people who are motivated!

03/19/2008 09:32 PM by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

Hopefully you didn't spend too much money on advertising the property...

03/19/2008 09:44 PM by

Yep, why let people drag you around! Find the ones who say what they mean and mean what they say!

03/19/2008 09:47 PM by Julia Huntsman, Broker Associate, e-PRO (All California Brokerage, Inc.)

I didnt spend a dime because I told them they were priced too high to begin with.  Sent a direct mailing out the first week when it came on the market, that was it.

03/19/2008 09:53 PM by Bryan Washington (Coldwell Banker Preferred)

Hey Bryan...

 

Have you read this....I was really surprised...

http://www.bloodhoundrealty.com/bloodhoundblog/?p=2807sugar 

03/20/2008 12:01 AM by Bob

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