No, I don't want to take your business. I don't want to horn in on your REO relationship with "the bank". I just want to get into the house you're trying to sell on behalf of "the bank".
I don't like the short sale/foreclosure niche, even though it's a huge niche. I prefer to deal with Sellers who have equity and don't need "third party approval" either from the buyer's side or the seller's side. However, if I have a client who doesn't mind the foreclosure that needs lots of work in exchange for a decent neighborhood and good price, I would willingly work to make it happen for them.
Today, I tried to show a "bank owned" property with a combination lock on the front door. The showing service had the combo so I thought I was good. No such luck. The combo didn't work and I didn't have a computer "randomizer" to give me every possible combination of four digits in order to try to get in.
I called the Listing Agent -- voice mail. Not only that, voice mail that says they're only open M-F, 9-5. How cushy is that??? I called the receptionist for this particular agent's RE/MAX office. The woman tried to help but couldn't. She gave me the number of another "team member" who called me back long after I left the property with the buyer's (highly motivated and financially qualified) in tow.
I understand that REO listing agents have gazillions of listings and don't want to mess around with agents calling all the time. Hey, that's fine with me! I don't want to call you either. I'll download your addenda and disclosures from your website and fax you. if I never speak to you or see your face, I'm OK with that!
Just let me into the freakin' house!
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