A post that will be difficult to keep into only one pet peeve or one JOKER!
It seems that an internet company came along and gave a way for free postings of listings and then saw a way to charge for getting buyer's who were interested in these properties.
Just like the MLS we showcased the properties and became lackadaisical in not changing any of the statuses and now are being blasted by the internet lookers when they do call us to view one of these properties that are under contract or have been sold and never updated.
While we are all looking for referrals or new clients to make money
are we expecting the clients to really think we are an expert when we have to call back and say sorry that property is sold but we have other similar in the area!
In a monthly meeting at the office yesterday the talk on one subject was how to have coming soon listing and showcase it on personal websites or some social media and at a limited expense, and thus capture buyers and limiting the time to allow other agents to view these properties.
In my opinion, this is a disservice to the seller and while it may attain them more money than they were expecting is it really the best price!
On another note, most listing agents have gathered together a team of buying agents who spend time to make the instantaneous phone call to the incoming buyer, gaining homes they would like to view, making sure the preapproval has been acquired and they making the calls to set up appointments only to be told sorry it is under contract or sold!
If we are not careful one of these internet companies 
will all of a sudden become a brokerage, taking most of the commission and becoming just like a car dealer, insurance company or Amazon!
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