This is a question that has been buggin me for a while.
I've been selling homes in Solano and southern Napa county for 19 years. I'm comfortable with it, know the area, can drive anywhere without a GPS, and feel confident matching areas with clients.
Lots of the newer agents in my office are selling in Brentwood, Oakland, Berkeley...all areas about 20-25 miles away. Personally, I don't feel that I am serving my client when I go way out of the area, but lots of folks are doing that, and making lots of money.
I know that that the Code of Ethics says something about not going beyond your realm of expertise...do you think this is a violation of the Code of Ethics when you wander out of your area....or is it an expansion of your comfort level? After all, we once had to learn our area.
I was feeling this tonight, when I was doing a brief BPO for a client on a San Francisco property. I know if it goes on the market, I would probably refer it out, but agents with 6 months experience that can't even spell San Francisco are listing them.
I'd like to hear thoughts on this..............
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