Some sellers like to interview two or three agents. Some sellers choose just one agent and go with them. Earlier in the week I interviewed with a Manchester NH area Seller. In this case I was first agent in. I toured the home, asked lots of questions and let them know what their house was worth. What price they should ask and what price offers may come in at. I let them know how I would market their home and how much time it may take to sell. I also went over some things they should do to make the home show better.
A day later I got a call they were going with a big company agent who told them their home was work much more than I did. I know the neighborhood well. I list and sell many homes in this area and know my values are spot on. It was obvious they inflated the value just to get the listing. I thanked them for the opportunity and left them knowing to call on me if they need any assistance in the future.
Three days went by and that seller called me. They apologized non stop. They said that agent sent an assistant to have them sign the listing. That their many questions about marketing went un-answered. Then they spoke to their old neighbor whose home I sold earlier in the year. That person warned the seller about tricks of inflated values and told them how much they loved my communication and marketing.
The seller is seeking a cancellation of the listing with the big company agent. They felt they were led astray. Let down and they knew it. The seller apologized and thanks me for saying it like is. Thanked me for the honesty. Lastly, they said they should have known when the other agent never asked them anything about the home. They then realized they never signed the listing so no release was needed.
The MOST IMPORTANT message is to share with every consumer that my philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide clients through each step of the buying or selling process. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest.
To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .
About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 32 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties.
Comments(14)