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Can't work a teeter-totter with only one willing participant!

By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

March 14, 2014 12:25 AM

Do you find yourself getting aggravated during hectic days because someone else is not carrying their weight and also lacking the spirit of cooperation? I think we've all experienced this at some time in our careers and though it is not acceptable, it continues to happen.

You find yourself...Making necessary phone calls, text messages and emails that go unoticed or not returned, weighing negatively on deadlines.

You notice that...Setting appointments are not conveyed to tenants and when you show up, you look intrusive and inconsiderate, rude in the least.

You discover...Missing signatures, initials and dates on documents and continue producing paperwork to extend timelines to respond again, then again.

It is not enough to focus on what is before you regarding your clients and your workload but must also push to shove to get necessary documents and appointments set for an appraisal and the inspection. Thankfully, my clients are assured that I am doing my dutiful share of the workload to ensure they achieve their real estate goals.

And it is impossible work a teeter-totter with only one willing participant! Have you ever tried?

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Some agents and clients also think we should do it all when in reality we can't for many reason

Mar 14, 2014 06:15 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Susan, You make good points and being a detail oriented agent is an asset to clients and they can be assured you are working for them!

Deborah, Working through it all to get to an successful end is the goal, every time. A little cooperation helps!

Debbie, The pain is felt long after the transaction closes!

Will, So sorry that happened, yikes!

Lisa, Glad these are few and between. Love to work with 'true' professionals!

Thank you Alexandra, I appreciate the compliment!

Bill, If there was just one person handling the transaction, then we'd know the expectation and push to achieve the goals.

Mar 14, 2014 03:13 PM

Terry McCarley

Coastal Real Estate - Cape Coral FL - Cape Coral, FL

REALTOR, SRES, CDPE - Cape Coral, FL

Love the title to this post - it made me chuckle since I seem to be the only one on the teeter totter right now on 2 transactions. I'm the listing agent on one and the buyers representative on the other and in both cases the others involved are not on top of things at all. It is beyond frustrating but I do whatever I have to do to get the job done.

Mar 14, 2014 11:08 PM

John Wiley

Fort Myers, FL

Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Wanda, great analogy. I remember being on a teeter totter by myself, I was left sitting on the ground, not fun at all.

When we all do our part, it's fun for all.

Make it a great weekend.

Mar 15, 2014 12:14 AM

Laura Andersen

Keller Williams Realty Partners ~ 678.462.1191 agentandersen@gmail.com - Woodstock, GA

A HomeSOLD Name (678)462-1191 Woodstock, Georgia

I think this is the result of too many people thinking that this is an easy profession to be in. I call agents who are in the middle of their kids' baseballs games, eating in the middle of a very loud restaurant, etc. It's easy for agents in these situations to miss the details.

Mar 15, 2014 12:25 AM

Travis "the SOLD man" Parker; Broker/Owner

Travis Realty - Enterprise, AL

email: Travis@theSOLDman.me / cell: 334-494-7846

Fortunately for me, MOST of the area Agents have been pretty good in working their side of the balance board.....so far!

Mar 15, 2014 02:09 AM

Les & Sarah Oswald

Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA

Broker, Realtor and Investor

Not only do you need someone else to make the teeter totter work, you also need to have a harmonious coordination because every transaction will go back and forth till the very close of escrow. Just keep working it and it will get done! Good analogy for sure!

Mar 15, 2014 02:10 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Terry, I wish you the best in getting them both closed! And yes, we do what is necessary to get it done.

John, I remember the other person bailing on me and slamming to the ground...owie...hurt my butt bone! It takes staying the course with both people working to get it done.

Laura, There is nothing easy about our profession and I do not expect that but I do expect a professional to be on the other side who knows their responsibilities!

Travis, Thankfully most agents I have worked with are forthright and do their share!

Sarah & Lester, It is true! Some get that and it is so appreciated when the common goal is what is best for the client.

Mar 15, 2014 02:22 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Wanda~ Unfortunately I've been on that see-saw all alone too many times in life!

Mar 15, 2014 03:04 AM

Dana Basiliere

Rossi & Riina Real Estate - Williston, VT

Making deals "Happen"

Wanda,

We all have worked with folks who abruptly hop off the teeter totter and let us "bang" on the ground. It is usually the ones who do real estate part time. We have such an agency in town who will hire anyone with a pulse. Not a good balance.

Mar 15, 2014 07:29 AM

Dana Hollish Hill

Hollish Hill Group, JPAR Stellar Living - Bethesda, MD

REALTOR * Broker * Coach

For me, 2013 was the year where I worked with the most professional agents so far. I'm hoping 2014 will be just as great if not better.

Mar 15, 2014 09:11 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Donna, not FUN to be on the receiving end!

Dana, It never should happen but unfortunately we cannot control the actions or lack of, when it comes to others!

Dana, I am thankful for those who put their clients first rather than not and do their part!

Mar 15, 2014 09:24 AM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Wanda, as professionals we must fill in the gaps for the good of our clients and the transaction.

Mar 15, 2014 02:03 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Sharon, True and we do. Real estate is a team effort, not an individual sport!

Mar 16, 2014 03:39 AM

Harrison K. Long

HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA

REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney

Your "teeter-totter" metaphor is interesting to illustrate that it takes more than one side to make real estate as business and sales work successfully. You're right, and thanks for your post.

Mar 16, 2014 08:01 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

You are so welcome Harrison! A teeter-totter depends on 2 people for a sense of balance, so does real estate!

Mar 16, 2014 12:27 PM

Bob Marshall

Home Smart Ion Real Estate - Lynnwood, WA

Wanda, really true too ofter, especially about notifying the tenants of the viewing appointment. Also, when the owner does not notify the tenants, then I show up to meet the clients at the location, and they do not show. Embarassing

Mar 17, 2014 05:01 AM

Lynn Afton

Greenridge Realty Oakmont - Big Rapids, MI

REALTOR® Near Big Rapids, MI, Mecosta County

Very frustrating when gaps occur repeatedly with the same individuals!

Mar 17, 2014 11:09 AM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

I like the analogy. Selling a home takes a lot of work. Just getting the listing is not enough.

Mar 18, 2014 06:12 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Bob, I agree. Good communication is necessary to get to a successful conclusion. Poor communication results in unecessary stress and often a lot of drama!

Lynn, You know it and how!

Thanks Gene, It is pertinent to be present in all phases of a transaction and do your part. Definitely not enough just to sign paperwork and put a sign in the yard!

Mar 18, 2014 09:59 AM