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If You are going to be a No Show... Have the Guts to Call

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Real Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt

If You are going to be a No Show...  Have the Guts to Callno show

 

 

At least call back.

Nothing is more irritating than to take time from your important tasks of the day than to go show a home to someone who does not show up.

The irritation is only compounded when they do not call, do not answer their phone, or even have the decency to return a call.

I understand that things happen, people get into car accidents, people oversleep, peoples brains get fried when in the presence of someone they are attracted to, even a few get arrested, and a few are occasionally beamed up by aliens, or so they say.

But I suspect that the reason why most don’t show up is something simpler, they found a different place, they spaced it out, or they are just plain irresponsible people.

Regardless of the reason or excuse, seeking a home, seeking a job, or even going to college are all grown up activities and demand that you take responsibility.

So make it a point to show up, call if you cannot, and above all return a call!!!

Comments(8)

Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Bob. A no show without a death situation is just rude. Courtesy is what we all need to practice.

Sep 22, 2016 10:40 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Bob Crane This operating procedure should be drilled into new agents before they are ever licensed. It is proper etiquette and it is not born with, but a learned ability.

Sep 22, 2016 10:59 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Nothing is more irritating especially if you've reshuffled other plans to accommodate them. It's just common decency. Errrr.

Sep 23, 2016 03:24 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Bob, I had a client cancel today, and i jumped on the MLS, canceled my showing.  At least the sellers eon't have to vacate for no reason

Sep 23, 2016 07:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I think a no show without a call is the epitome of rudeness, unless there is a very good reason (car accident, death of family member). The agent made the call for the appointment, so it's pretty simple to call (or text) and cancel. I had one agent do this twice - next time they called for an appointment the seller said no.

Sep 23, 2016 09:02 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

That makes you question the character of the buyer and how serious they were to their purchase

Sep 23, 2016 11:43 AM
Sally Crane
WMS - Unity, WI
Woodland appraisal support.

Hi Bob, I agree it is very disresptectful.  People don't try to understand that your time is worth something too.

Sep 23, 2016 02:56 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Couldn't agree more, Bob.  In fact, I had a customer that was 20 minutes late for our first appointment with no call and slept through the second appointment.  There were no more appointments with me!

Sep 23, 2016 09:54 PM