In those areas that Real Estate is considered essential, I am seeing a new trend. Here in NH we are doing well. Realtors are allowed to work if you can find it. However my conclusion is not everyone should be working. Some people are scared to death while others may not be taking things that serious. In between is the middle, like me.
Let me tell you about a new listing. An agent from one of the big companies that set up shop in my area mandated all showings are assisted. Now we are trying to keep the amount of people down, so adding another may not be what we are trying to accomplish. I had a buyer ready, willing ad able to buy. It was hard getting in and we had to agree to some rules to be let in.
Some common sense rules are masks and gloves. This agent though mandated that they would open and close all doors so the buyer and their agent do not touch anything. If that is what it takes to see it, we had to agree. We arrived at the home and standing on the front porch could see the agent on the other side on her phone. She held up 1 finger so we waited, and waited and waited some more for her to open the door. Once inside we went at her pace seeing the rooms. The agent was skid-dish, complained about working and mumbled her fears. My buyer whispered she should be home in bed rather than out working if she is this afraid. I agreed.
As we went through the home, she forgot her on rule by forgetting to open doors and huffing and puffing we were not moving. A couple of reminders later to open the door for us, we found ourselves in the basement. It is a walkout basement and we did not need to go back through the home. We asked if we could go out the rear door to see the back yard. We waited and waited and i asked her to open the door. She snapped yelling PLEASE. Well i said please the 1st three times she did not move so on the fourth, get me out of here,
The buyer was not impressed with her and it affected how they liked the home. It had everything they want and need. The buyer needs to show their mother who is giving the money to buy it, but does the buyer want to go through this again?
IN SUMMARY, just because the state say Realtors can work, some should not. If you are high risk, if you are scared... stay home. For your peace of mind and ours. What about the poor seller who could have had an offer if the agent did not make life miserable for us both for no reason. We active Realtors take pre-cautions without being asked. The buyer spoke everything i thought. Their search continues.
I leave you with my infamous thoughts, My philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide my 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. Those that hire me, find a dedication like no other.
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 34 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.
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