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I've got NOTHING for you when auto-systems fail!

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

I've got NOTHING for you when auto-systems fail!

 

I received the following message numerous times, even after notifying the agent that the confirmation to show failed to come through the automated system. We had crossed the home off the client's wish list and quickly moved on. 

 

Hi WANDA,

Thank you for showing my listing at _____________________ on 12/20/14.

 

Please click the link below to quickly provide showing feedback! It will take less than a minute as the sellers and I greatly appreciate the courtesy. We will gladly return the favor and give feedback when we show one of your listings. 

 

To avoid future e-mails, I finally just filled out the available space on the form with the following message:

 

Due to the fact that I did not receive a confirmation on the showing request, I did not show the home located at  _________________________

 

A THANK YOU e-mail was delivered immediately for showing the home. Though I clearly did not! 

 

Following up and following through means more than just signing up for fully-automated systems. Sometimes the message gets lost and before you know it, potential buyer traffic becomes non-existent.

 

My advice: Be sure you are getting what you pay for or it could cost you more than a few feet through the door like...the listing...advertising dollars...precious time on the market...a client relationship...

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin is a southern Utah REALTOR® assisting buyers and sellers in in the St. George area, Dammeron Valley, Diamond Valley, Veyo, Central, Hurricane, Ivins, La Verkin, Leeds, Santa Clara, and Washington real estate markets.
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Poor sellers.  Bet they don't even know and that's really sad.

Dec 28, 2014 10:47 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin What a frustrating situation. When these issues come up, it ends up costing us more time and money, because invariably, the buyer wants to see those homes at a later time to make sure they have 'covered all the bases'. Good Luck!

Dec 28, 2014 10:48 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Wanda,

Hopefully your email went to the sellers as well as the agent!

Make yourself a great day.

Dec 28, 2014 10:58 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Wanda-The trials and tribulations in the life of a realtor.  If only people knew what a realtor deals with they might appreciate them more.

Dec 28, 2014 11:10 PM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I absolutely cannot stand auto-feedback request emails. I know it takes extra time to do it manually but that's how I do it. 

Dec 28, 2014 11:38 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Wanda-That just reinforces the fact that automated systems are automatic, but not fail-safe.

Dec 30, 2014 12:33 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

THANK YOU ALL for stopping by to offer your opinion about this subject. My clients really wanted to see that home but due to lack of response, were unable to get in. Not a good message!

Dec 30, 2014 08:45 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

FEATURED IN CRAP-TACULAR

 

What the?

Dec 30, 2014 09:55 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Kathleen, Thanks so much for the feature in Crap-tacular, it kind of says it all in this case! 

Dec 30, 2014 10:55 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I hate the auto systems.  I would rather talk to the agent showing the property to make sure they know and understand everything that they should know about.

Dec 30, 2014 12:58 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Bill, It can be so frustrating when things go wrong!

Dec 30, 2014 11:57 PM