Have you ever heard that joke?
Unfortunately this is not a joke. After three weeks of trying to reach an agent to schedule a showing, I am still waiting.
A little over three weeks ago, I set up appointments for my buyers to view 6 of 8 properties they wanted to see in a particular neighborhood. The reason for 6 of 8 was that one the owners had a family gathering and the agent for the other one did not return my calls.
The following week I called again and got no response. We continued to look in other neighborhoods and my clients gravitated back to that property. They really want to see this one before making their decision. It is a short sale, which they are not excited about. The home is larger and lists more upgrades than the others.
This week I left voice mail and e-mail messages; still no answer. I tried to set up the showing through their office and was told by the agent on floor (who chuckled a little) that agent is very busy. I now have left a message for the broker-in-charge. I am waiting to see if that gets me anywhere.
This type of unprofessional behavior really makes us all look bad. If you are not going to properly market the home and follow-up with buyers and their agents; don't take the listing short sale or not!
My biggest fear is that when my clients finally see the home they may want it. The thought of having that agent on the other side of an escrow is a painful thought.
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