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Too busy to answer your phone?

By Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem

Real Estate Agent with Innovative Realty Solutions Group BK3248318

June 29, 2016 07:32 AM

Sorry everyone, this is a VENT... a plain and simple VENT...

Was searching for potential properties for one of my customers ,( on the lower end of the market dollar wise) and came across a listing that described a nice refurbished home. Great as my customer is a young millennial who really needs more of a move in ready home..!
Only one photo in MLS , but was not shocked as this price point seldom stays on the market for long...

Scroll down to Realtor remarks , where it is stated that the tenants have trashed the house, don't submit a lower offer than list price and DO NOT CALL ME ( list agent) as I have 19 listings and cant answer all the calls.

Do not call

Well,,, if you get to a point where you cant handle the work load, are you really doing due diligence to your seller?
When do you hire an assistant?
DO THE RIGHT THING>>>>>>>

Refer them out to someone else and collect a passive referral compensation...

Really, too busy to do your job and EARN your commission.......Ughhhhhhh

Really dislike some agents/brokers... YES, person in question IS a broker.

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Kartik Subramaniam

Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem wow, hard to believe. Was the implication that the agent should be contacted via email? I can see something along the lines of listing both and stating "I prefer initial communications to occur via email." (even if this also has flaws). But to just say do not call me? Bizarre.

Jun 29, 2016 07:40 AM

Fred Griffin Florida R...

Tallahassee, FL

Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem

Cody Carmen, I do understand getting inundated with calls..and any coach will teach you to know your limits, so you can continue to do the best job.. do the right thing.. that person needs to have an assistant..

Jun 29, 2016 08:08 AM

Jeanne Gregory

RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX

The most important home I sell is YOURS!

So, basically, she said "I'm too damn busy to take care of my clients (seller's) needs!

Jun 29, 2016 07:56 AM

exactly... so wrong on so many levels...

Jun 29, 2016 08:04 AM

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Someone has a mighty high opinion of themselves! Talk about breach of fiduciary duty.

Jun 29, 2016 07:59 AM

Kartik Subramaniam

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Fred, the more I thought about it all day the more upset I was for the sellers... looked in MLS and the comment of dont call and full price offers is consistent on nearly all that persons listings.

Jun 29, 2016 08:03 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lesley somehow I do not think this Realtor would have 19 listings if those Sellers knew he/she was to busy to answer the phone.

Jun 29, 2016 11:09 PM

Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem

Winter Springs, FL

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Gee, you have to wonder how they get their business...and how they stay in busines!

Elyse Berman, PA

LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem I see this in mls once in a while, so am not surprised. But, I understand your frustration!

Jul 04, 2016 10:46 PM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Happens all the time. Not just with agents, but with clients and vendors. Just keep calling and be positive.

Aug 03, 2016 04:53 PM

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