As real estate agents, we are constantly visiting homes, meeting new clients and completing transactions. There are times when we visit a home that is a real challenge. The challenges can be due to location, lack of updates, strange floor plans, homes that are not maintained, really bad decor, etc.
For me personally, I do and will continue to turn down some listings. There are some challenges that I am simply not up for. This has nothing to do with me thinking that any listing is beneath me. For me the factors that would keep me from taking are listing are:
1. Unreasonable people. Homes are really not the challenge as they can be improved and changed.
Difficult or unreasonable people however, are typically set in their ways and can make life miserable.
2. A neighborhood that I really don't know well. The Houston area is huge and I have lived here almost
all of my life. I sell all over but there are some areas that are really out of my realm of expertise. If I
feel that I will not be able to really do a great job in an area I will refer it out for sure.
3. Moldy homes! Here in South Texas the humidity can wreak havoc on our homes. If not properly
ventilated or if leaks are not repaired, the mold can take over very quickly. I can be in a home for just
a few minutes and if there is mold, my allergies will kick in fast! Mold can be such a litigious factor in
our area. If clients are not willing to have a mold issue re-mediated, I am outta there!
4. Dangerous homes! I have been in homes that were so poorly maintained that it was dangerous being
in them. In no way will I take an "as-is" listing that could be a danger to potential buyers.
5. Meth Houses! No way - no how!
So yes, I do turn down listings from time to time. Sometimes I just don't feel a "fit" and that is OK. Working alongside clients is a privilege. Being honest and upfront is so important. As agents we all have our standards and our limits.
What kind of listings do you walk away from?
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