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59 Comments on Why are You Making Trouble?
Jim,
I just got done banging my head. In trying to figure out accurate property taxes i get this from the listing agent "look I just get these (REO) listings from the web and put my sign in the yard. If you want the updated taxes, why don't you call the township offices? Since I am not a Realtor am I wrong for saying to the lisitng agent.....What is your job exactly then?
I don't get all the unprofessionalism, either. I have a duplex I've been trying to show for 9 days now. It's listed incorrectly in the MLS and, in my opinion, under-priced. But I cannot see it because the agent says you have to contact him to make an appointment. Which I've tried, everyday for 9 days.
Why does the NAR Code of Ethics preclude me from going to the Seller to tell him/her what is going on? It is a disservice to the seller for them not to be informed about the lousy service they are receiving. I already know that if somehow I get acceptable paper on the offer that I will probably be conducting both sides of the transaction...while Joker walks off with 1/2 the commission.
It's hard, but you just have to go as far as you can with the time limits of the transaction and if you're not getting cooperation, take it to the broker level. If that doesn't work, an it sometimes doesn't, I have gone so far as have one of my buyers pull the Real Estate Commission Complaint Form, fill it out with a claim for BIG MONEY against the seller if the home doesn't settle.
This will get a phone call from the listing agent because that's all they know to do. They then either get the title work done, get the house ready to settle, etc., or not.
The last thing they had better do is come back to me when the seller is out of money and ask for a reduction in the co-op. Not going to happen. If the listing agent failed in their due diligence and the seller can't settle, might as well go find another home.
Of course, if anyone gets nasty, we communicate in writing. I don't deal with nasty folk.
Courtesy and competence is not necessarily a sign of tenure in this industry. I am relatively new to the profession of real estate from an agent standpoint and I have spent decades in the marketplace in sales, management and ownership. I sometimes feel like Hermit the frog, Its not easy when your green. I recently dealt with an attractive, young, seasoned lady, all my competition seems to look great and professional. as soon as she learned I was new, an attitude developed, and we had a situation where she had co buyers, neither was financially able to purchase independently but they had mortgage approval, than one was hospitalized, and while she was in they went to the hospital, the seasoned agent and financier both tried to persuade the lady on her death bed to sign the purchase agreement, and they had already worked a side deal so the other would be the beneficiary. Well, needless to say, the family found out and had the seasoned agent and ontourage thrown out of the hospital, literally. Then the agent needed to get a release signed so we could place the property back on the market and feared doing so as the family would have killed them, so this seasoned agent said she was going to provide us with a presigned document. Well, old Hermit, yours truly, set her straight, as only a father of four can do, and reminded her she was jeopordizing all she had worked for and further stated I would not tolerate it. Bottom line, we got it done, ethically, and it had nothing to do with being new.
I have dealt with a multitude of old agents trying to pull the proverbial wool over our eyes, not returning calls, etc: and I think there is room for more good people. My broker whom I have known for decades is successful because of a great work ethic, decades of hard work, generousity in our community, and honesty in dealing with others. This is the standard we bare and he would not accept less. Its no small wonder he recently was purchased by Warren Buffet, another great guy with a great reputation fostering a positive enviornment for new agents and old alike. I respect others in the business and I am aware of the fact that success in any business is demanding and requires a great committment. My hat is off to those of you who are true professionals, God Bless.
Jack Thanks
Paula Which anacdote "How do I spell relief from stress? That is easy! Flintstones chewable morphine?"
Chris! You the man! Hey I just saw a listing on-line tonight that we sold a while ago! It was the same scenario! Walking on eggshells the entire time. They told us what the listing was worth, beat us into the ground, did not do any of the required work, and we got it to finally close way after the contract or allotted extensions allowed! Truly a royal PITA! Guess what? It is on the market again! Gee, maybe I'll rush over and tell all my friends what a great home it is! NOT!
Maybe there is truth to a lot of those old sayings "He who laughs last, laughs best!" Ya Think?
I think we should all do whatever it takes to get the job done, after all that's what we get paid for. In Real Estate or in any business there are always those who are incompetent and make our jobs more difficult.
Jim I know you have to vent, God knows I do, but I bet when you lay your head on the pillow at night it's with a clear conscience.
Sleep Tight
I think we all have encountered these types of situations. Unfortunate for us GOOD, CONCIENCSOUS, ETHICAL, MORAL agents...we're the ones who fret about things while the other agent knows we'll take the ball, run with it and get things done.
Not only does this type of behavior effect us, but it effects our clients too. I had a seller client a couple of years ago instruct me to refuse showings from another Realtor in the area. Apparently my seller had encounters with this particular agent before and just plain didn't want to deal with that agent's unqualified buyers, laziness and poor professionalism.
Just do your best for your client and hope you don't have to deal with that other again anytime soon.
WOW! I've never experienced this before. I can't imagine why an agent wouldn't be responsive when they're commission is at stake too!
sheesh!!
There should be a referral fee paid to the coop agent that does nothing. Wonder how that would go over at the closing table? Might teach some of those lazy agents to do their job?
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