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The Courtesy of a Response Is Appreciated

Reblogger Sussie Sutton
Real Estate Agent with David Tracy Real Estate #555994

Debbie is quite right....It is so important to a Seller to have feed back response.

I had a listing in which the seller knew each time someone entered her vacant listing through the alarm system.   I always kept her informed because I knew she would know when someone showed the house.

Then the anticipation would begin and she would send tons of texts wanting to know what the feedback was. Realtors... please provide feed back!

Original content by Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties TN Broker: 208698

The Courtesy of a Response Is Appreciated

The courtesy of a response would be appreciatedI get it, these are busy times in real estate. That said we all should learn how to balance our time and perform effectively in our daily businesses. That includes working well with others and playing nice with our colleagues.

When showing properties, it is so helpful when the showing agent gives feedback on the showing. This enables the listing agent to go back to the seller with real issues that hopefully the seller will take seriously. If a price adjustment is needed, having outside confirmation can sometimes do the trick.

The offices, showing centers and MLS systems have made it so easy by emailing the agent and asking them to complete the online feedback request. They can also be texted. These go out automatically after the showing. It doesn't take but a half a minute to do but agents tend to ignore these requests or don't even bother.

If the listing agent tries to follow up with a personal phone call you are likely to go to voice-mail. If you leave a message you are likely to have your message go unanswered. If you ask the agent to call you back, email or text it is best to not hold your breath. It has become the exception for any agent to respond, I guess they are just too busy or don't want to be bothered. Or maybe they think the feedback has been given, "My buyer didn't want to buy it".

Meantime, the seller is waiting and hoping to hear back from the listing agent with any news of how the showing went. The bottom line is the buyer did not like the house enough to make an offer and the buyer's agent either can't remember showing it or doesn't want to spend anymore of their time on this property. They have other things to do.

So even though the courtesy of a response is appreciated it generally isn't happening these days unless of course you are lucky enough to receive an offer, then you know. I tell my sellers that I will attempt to get feedback but the bottom line is if we don't see an offer, we know to move on, that there wasn't enough interest.

In Clarksville TN, if you are interested in selling you home, contact Clarksville TN Real Estate Agent, Debbie Reynolds at 931-920-6730.

 

 

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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Sussie, I agree with Debbie on this. Some agents, after they close the door of a home they showed, doesn't let the lising agent know how it went. About the only time, is when they have an offer.  Courtesy is king in my land.

Aug 09, 2014 10:48 AM
Fred Cope
Reliant Realty in Nashville, TN - Nashville, TN
Looking For Homes With A Smile

Hello Sussie.  This is an aea of un-necessay frustration.  It is akin to a man not lifting the toilet lid, or two people in conversation and blocking the middle of a busy walkway, and boils down to arrogance, self-centereness, lack of consideration and is down-right rude!

A listing agent is not asking for a response akin to a property disclosure--just a kind & helpful remark such as "My clients were put off by the stinch of cigerettes (or pet odor)."  OR, a simple " Client's felt there was too much deferred maintenance."

How about, "Driveway too steep for client with a wheelchair."

HOW HARD CAN THAT BE?

 

 

Aug 09, 2014 11:14 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Sussie, Thanksso much for the reblog. I hope agents will improve in this area but I think I might be hoping for something that will not happen.

Aug 09, 2014 01:01 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Sussie,

This is important and a text is so simple and a phone call is even more informative. I am sure I have not always called but when I am asked I do or if I see something the agent show know about. We need to be more considerate to each other.

Aug 09, 2014 02:23 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Good morning Sussie ... I have to agree with you.  Feedback is so important and all agents need to include this as a necessary part of their responsibilities.  Have a great day!

Aug 10, 2014 12:48 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thank you Sussie for the reblog. Have a good week

Aug 10, 2014 12:12 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Sussie, Thanks for the re-blog. I do send feedback good or bad. I try to not hurt some sellers feeling but they want supposed feedback. I know many Realtor/agents do not send feedback at all. Too important or busy I guess.. Legend in their minds!!! 

Aug 11, 2014 04:40 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Sussie,

 Thanks for the re-blog! It is important to have feed back on listings and also on our homes as builders!

Aug 19, 2014 07:44 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Your welcome Yolanda!

Aug 20, 2014 12:07 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

This is a great choice for a re blog. Leaving feedback is a dying art in my market. You have to hound some agents and then you still won't get any feedback in some cases. 

Aug 22, 2014 12:13 PM