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There are no short cuts in speed skating.

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

There are no short cuts in speed skating.

 

That being said, why do agents travel to outside markets to show properties, knowing full well they are real ill-prepared to open doors for their clients? Recently, I got a request to show a newly listed house.

 

I set it up with instructions on the eKey location. Last minute, I received a text that said the agent was unable to open the box because she lacks access to the local MLS, asking that the door be left unlocked.

 

She further stated that they were just at another property and unable to gain access. Is this agent representing the clients fully in her efforts? In my opinion, NO. This is utterly and completely unprofessional!

 

As an experienced listing agent, the biggest commitment goal is to get the house sold as quickly as possible for the seller. I gladly cooperated with the buyer agent to get her clients inside to view the property. 

 

Speed skaters hone their craft so that everything is streamlined for the best outcome every single time. Training, preparedness, diligence, consistent methods all play a huge role in their overall success. 

 

Would they forget to bring skates for practice or to an important qualifier? Absolutely not! Some people could learn a few lessons in professional standards so they may also effectively achieve the set goal.

 

Depending on others to fill in the gaps while taking short cuts is irresponsible and bad for business sake!

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Comments (20)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wanda,

Some people understand and some do not.  There is not an abundance of excellence in all professions, real estate included.  A

Jan 09, 2022 11:50 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thankfully, we are able choose our level of professional standards when representing clients to the fullest Ron and Alexandra Seigel. Happy Sunday to you!

Jan 09, 2022 12:05 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Miss Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

You lost me at "asking that the door be left unlocked."  It would be grossly unprofessional of me to write my thoughts regarding the agent's request. 

Shaking my head in San Jose, CA

Jan 09, 2022 01:37 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

My hackles went up as she requested that Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist and I did advise her to join the local Board the next time she wants to show out-of-area property. We are required to cooperate with peers but not put our clients at risk!

Jan 09, 2022 03:38 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Wanda-There are those who are professional and have their client's best interests at heart and then there are the others. 

Jan 09, 2022 06:02 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Believe it or not I never showed a home outside of my MLS in my entire career Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I rarely even took a listing outside of the City of Minot.

Jan 09, 2022 07:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wanda I read your headline and the first thing I thought of was Real Estate:) and as I read your post... all I could say was AMEN:)Endre

Jan 09, 2022 10:46 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Wanda,
I've never understood why agents choose to represent clients outside their realm of expertise. It's a disservice to the client and raises the agent's liability factor exponentially. Besides being against the REALTORS© Code of Ethics, Designated Brokers should be very afraid of allowing that to happen.

Jan 10, 2022 02:11 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Wanda - people do (and don't do) all sorts of things.  I can't begin to imagine all of the reasons why (as well as why not).  

Jan 10, 2022 02:53 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I rarely watch speed skating but when I have I was amazed at how fine-tuned you have to be in order to get around the track.

Jan 10, 2022 04:38 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

A great sign that showing particular homes is outside an agent's area of expertise - they don't have the right tool to open the doors! That's a good time to refer!

Jan 10, 2022 05:02 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Not a good thing to deliberately ask an agent to change boxes or not lock the doors just because they're from out of area

Jan 10, 2022 06:17 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

From the start Kathy Streib, I was taught to be thoroughly prepared. Anything less is to the detriment of the people who are depending on 'professionals' to help guide them successfully!

Jan 10, 2022 07:46 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

It happens quite a bit here, Bob "RealMan" Timm. One agent wanted to pay me $10 an hour to ride around with her, open doors with my electronic eKey, so her and her clients could see properties. I passed on that opportunity! LOL

Jan 10, 2022 07:48 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thought it was a good analogy Endre Barath, Jr., glad you agree!

Jan 10, 2022 07:49 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

A referral is given in areas where I am unsure. It's the right thing to do Carol Williams, in my opinion as well!

Jan 10, 2022 07:51 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

People will do or not do as they make decisions while they move along Michael Jacobs. That is true!

Jan 10, 2022 07:52 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Those athletes are so precise, every move calculated for success Brian England. They are to be respected!

Jan 10, 2022 08:00 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Referring is the right thing to do to lessen the risks involved, I do agree Kat Palmiotti!

Jan 10, 2022 08:02 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Leaving doors unlocked for those who are unprepared is putting people at risk. Not my business model Ed Silva!

Jan 10, 2022 08:04 AM