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When Good Dogs go BAAAAAAAAAAAD

When good dogs go baaaaad.

Have you ever shown a house only to find a dog running freely around barking at the top of it's lungs? What do you tell your clients? How are you approaching the Listing agent about the potential liability? How about worse animals? Ever encounter a Snake??? (SHUDDER)

I'm looking for the verbiage you're using with clients and or other agents in these touchy situations.

Thanks!

Kathleen Davi

Keller Williams Realty Bellevue

Posted by Kathleen Davi on 07/31/2008 03:08 PM

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10 Comments on When Good Dogs go BAAAAAAAAAAAD

JUL

2008

Kathleen,

I go with you'll be happy to know the dog doesn't come with the house.

You're going to love it here! There's a give, give, give, attitude about everyone who's active. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to commenting on your future blogs. I'd love to hear your comments too on one of my posts as well. So come on by and have a visit. Thanks again and enjoy! This is an awesome place to learn and grow

Well first of all, pugs don't ever go bad. I know. I own two myself. Fortunately most home owners know enough to confine their pets. However, if we encounter a pet that seems to be friendly, I make sure my client is not afraid or concerned first. If there is any reservation, we reschedule the appointment for a time when the owner can have the dog removed. If the pet is not friendly, we make a speedy exit! I have yet to meet an agent who does not 'get it' so explaining why we did not stay or look long is never a problem.

Hi Kathleen, True story: We were to see a nice listing. Looked at the downstaires apartment and the office, lobby and garage. As we opened the next door the worlds largest German Shepard greeted us. We froze and as the wife turned to leave the shepard bit her on the arm. As she started in the other direction he bit her on the other arm. My life ( as a Realtor ) is flashing before my eyes. We finally got out. The listing agent was supposed to remove the dog prior to all showings !

Hi Kathleen - Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post. Be sure to spend some time looking around at what and how others are blogging here - it is a great education and lots of fun. Looks like you're off to a great start...keep it up!

Kathleen, Thanks for you great reminder that PETS do not belong in a SHOWING!!! Great post and hang in there. Wait till a snake slithers across the family room!!!

Kathleen,

Welcome to the Active Rain community! You'll find it is a great place to share ideas, network, and most importantly, build your business. Congratulations on your first post, Awesome picture, and great question. I like the first response that the dog's not part of the deal. If you ever have a question regarding FHA Loans, or VA Loans, feel free to contact me.

Ron Brown

VA & FHA Loan Specialist

First Mortgage Company of Washington

Puyallup, WA

AUG

2008

Hello Kathleen,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

Welcome! This is a great site and you wont' be sorry to join. Learn a lot, post a lot (keep it over 50 words to get points) and dont' get addicted!

Hi Kathleen, Welcome to AR, Be a Blogholic and start writing your own blog soon on AR. All the best for your RE business. This is the right place for customers, friends, realtionships etc.

Best - Sash

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AUG

2008

Certainly addictive! Welcome Kathleen. I'm looking forward to your future posts! Maybe carry some dog treats?

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