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Do you know that your agent doesn't work weekends?!

By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

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

April 25, 2016 12:07 AM

Do you know that your agent doesn't work weekends?!

Weekends in southern Utah are bustling with real estate agents showing homes to potential buyers in an effort to find that special one. Most will be excited to get an offer submitted immediately once that occurs.

So it is interesting to come across the following remarks on the MLS:

All offers shall be presented and replied to during regular business hours Monday thru Friday.

Listing Agents: Capitalize on this when going to a listing appointment. If an agent is not fully capable of servicing homeowners when taking a listing, you may become the professional they choose to achieve their sales goals.

The corporate world encourages this type of schedule, not the real estate industry. Avoiding weekend work when the majority of showings take place during that time makes little sense to this available, FULL-SERVICE agent.

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Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Who the heck is in this business and doesnt work weekends????

Apr 25, 2016 12:11 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
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St. George, UT

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I know right, Kristin Johnston, Waukesha County Realtor 414-254-6647?! This reminds me of way back when the market was at an all-time high and some agents would only show from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday...

Apr 25, 2016 12:49 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Here in the south, we have a number of agents who do not work on Sundays. I've always assumed that those agents have had the "talk" with their clients, especially as they typically provide this information in the listing in MLS so it's not a surprise to anyone. Of course, if a seller is fine with it, who are we to judge? I would have a problem with someone who didn't disclose to his/her clients.

Apr 25, 2016 01:27 AM

Jim Smith

Round Rock, TX
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Same with Sundays here Nina Hollander but Saturdays too? If a homeowner is willing to show their home on that day, then why not receive offers as well? Or is THAT little rule the agents way of working banker's hours?

Apr 25, 2016 03:16 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Wanda -- I understand your point but maybe the seller is directing that offers are presented within those time frames. In our market, it is common to see in the mls remarks on a new listing --- offers will be presented on a certain day after there has been a brokers open and one or more open houses.

Apr 25, 2016 02:02 AM

Jim Smith

Round Rock, TX
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I can appreciate your opinion Michael Jacobs. When an agent has set hours to accept, present and reply to offers, then that same agent needs to be available to answer questions from agents who are showing homes and need information before proceeding, potentially wasting a lot of time.

Apr 25, 2016 05:15 AM

Rob D. Shepherd

RETIRED - Florence, OR

RETIRED

In our little 4 stop light down its Sunday off for all. You can't even buy a new car or new furniture on Sunday.

Apr 25, 2016 02:21 AM

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St. George, UT

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Here too Rob D. Shepherd on Sundays for the most part. I have shown homes on Sundays to clients who were only in town that day, however.

Apr 25, 2016 03:18 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wanda,

Yes, there is real estate on the weekends, no doubt about it. And like Michael Jacobs mentioned, some sellers dictate the terms of when the offer is presented. There are agents who don't work weekends and have coverage, and they do very well for themselves. Everyone can thrive with whatever business model suits them best. A

Apr 25, 2016 02:24 AM

Jim Smith

Round Rock, TX
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St. George, UT

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The problem with setting these type of hours is some agents are not available for questions on the weekends when so many of us are showing clients potential homes to purchase. To have a discussion whether they have multiple offers or have accepted and it does not reflect the MLS information to avoid wasting time and resources. And yes, everyone has the right to set their schedules as they see fit, though it may inconvenience many.

Apr 25, 2016 04:17 AM

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

This will vary from listing to listing. Depending on their preferences. We also have agents that insist on taking Sundays off. Need that time with family and energize. Agents know ahead of time not to expect calls from those agents on Sundays. Mark

Apr 25, 2016 03:09 AM

Jim Smith

Round Rock, TX
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Yes, it is important to take time for yourself, I am an avid believer in that. If I need to call an agent on the weekend, I will do so. Whether they answer or not is their decision.

Apr 25, 2016 04:18 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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

It would be are to do all my business with those hours...I would. .lose a lot of clients

Apr 25, 2016 03:10 AM

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St. George, UT

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So would I William Feela and why I am flexible with my time. Putting clients first is key!

Apr 25, 2016 04:20 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Wanda - We see a few agents in this market doing that, and if it works for them, fine (but I'm betting it doesn't really - they don't seem to be around long). We work when our clients are available, period.

Apr 25, 2016 04:58 AM