I'm Guilty! I Refused To Show Springfield Mo Real Estate!

Margaret, I took your advice and added the post to the Real Estate Rookies Group.  Thanks.

Deb, I could easily be one of those desperate realtors, but I'm too busy working good buyers.

Bob and Carolin - I'll be glad when these rough times slow down.

Vicki, hope you were able to overcome the snag and close the deal.

Roland, I love prequalified buyers.  They really want to buy a home.

George, It's taken a long time for me to stop wasting my time on the wrong buyer.

Sheldon, thank you.  If we could help everyone, real estate would be easy.

Brenda, we've allowed these buyers to dominate too much of our time.  Let's help the buyers that really want a home.

Becky, hope your agent took your advice.  Our focus is sometimes blurred because of our need to succeed.

Ryan, I agree with you.  I try to ask as many questions prior to going to show the first home.  If I've lost a buyer, because I failed to ask the right questions, shame on me.

Jeffrey, glad to see you learned faster than me.

Christine, I don't want the buyer disappointed either.  I'd rather see a buyer surprised to know they are able to buy a home.

John, thank  you.  I like your way of doing business too.

Tom, I guess I've learned not to be a "wheeltor".

Sharon, I know all buyers aren't loyal.  That's what makes this business so hard.

Garreth, great idea.  Let's schedule unqualifed buyers open house extravaganza once a month.  Maybe we could convert some of them.

JB, I depend on lenders to qualify buyers for me.  A few simple questions really makes our job easier.

Directors Realty, educate, educate, educate.  It sure doesn't hurt.

Jason, part of our employment agreement with sellers is to show qualifed buyers only.  We sometimes forget who hired us.

Green Parachute, , the public doesn't look at us as professionals.  Sure would be nice to raise the bar.

Laura, wonder how many more of us are guilty of this terrible act?

Richard, you're right.  We are professionals running a business like a business.

Randall, better to let a buyer down before they fall in love with a home, than after.

Jennifer, I had my reason to not show this particular buyer.  I'll explain in a later post.

Debra, I even made my children get prequalified before they looked at homes.  Gives the buyer confidence to know they are capable of buying when they find the right home.

Barb, sometime we forget we are the business.

Hi Missy, I know you screen and qualify your buyers.  We don't have time to run all over to show buyers that don't know what they can do.

Elizabeth, stop by when you visit Springfield.  It is a beautiful city.

Sally and David, not only does it take time, it takes money.  Some realtors are leaving the business because of their work ethics.

Hal, the 1-2 step is a great idea.  I use that too, but sure is nice to get a refresher course.  Thanks for the reminder.

Gail, I bet we don't lose many clients....some are just more determined to buy on their terms.

Tony, thanks.

Matt, I have a lender that does that too.  I've had several buyers go thru the program and come back to buy.  Thanks for the post.

Neal, I'm working more listings than ever right now.  They take up most of my time too.  So when a buyer wants to look, I qualify too.

Kevin, sure nice when a buyer is honest and up front with us.

Mary, thank you.  Once we learn to respect our time, maybe the public will.

Suzanne, we are their hobby.  LOL!

Christianna, great comment.  I'll try to remember that when I want to hurry and get off the phone and run and show they buyer.

Jim, thanks.  Hope all is well with you.  I'm sure you are staying busy.

Jeff, right now I have so many short sales, I don't have time to waste on unqualified buyers.

Teresa, I was a very hungry realtor 20 years ago and showed every Tom Dick and Harry.  I sure learned my lesson.

James, we do forget what we've learned and start acting like "pop tarts".

Lydia, Craigslist?  Now that's good.  And open houses are great places to weed out unqualified buyers.

Trish, thanks so much.

Kerry, you probably saved money in the long run.

Kent, you have a great business model.  Slow down and enjoy the conversation.  You learn so much more.

Kathy, I wonder what would happen to the real estate industry if all agents decided not to show property unless the buyer produced a prequalification letter.....a preapproval letter would be better.

Angela, it would be nice if real estate was easy.  It's a lot of work, but the public doesn't know that.

Jim, no you can't get in my car if you aren't qualified!  LOL!  I bet you are a professional too!  Would you show me property?

Gary, my assistant is out today show the qualified buyers.  I know we have to cull through the lemons to find the strawberries.

Joshua, there are many good realtors out there.  We just sometimes forget our training.

Vanessa, what type of example am I setting when I become a "pop tart".  I have to remind myself too.

Geneie, I think the news makes the consumer think all sellers are desperate and overpriced.  With a little education, we could get better offers.

Jaime, amen.

Mike and Cindy, I know we've had problems in the past, but the unqualified buyer is learning the hard facts.....that having good credit will be the only way they will own a home, unless of course, they get owner financing or contract for deed.  Not a good idea.

Rebecca, the old saying:  Time is Money!  More important with the slowing market.

Troy, I think it is up to us to educate the public.  The unqualifed buyers need help getting back on their feet too.  We need to remember to give them good advice as well.

Lisa, so true.  Let's stay ethical and legal.

Sherrie and Abe, good advice for your buyers.

Diane, as I get older, time becomes more important!  LOL!

Shuki, I like your attitude.

Morgan, people can be rude when you are helping them.  New York is huge!  I'd have a problem running around there.

Aaron, you're welcome.  I see you do a lot of foreclosures.  Great job.

Tami, it doesn't take long to learn, does it.  Glad you learned fast.

Kristi, if all buyers read and understood our reasoning, we would have a much easier job.

Bill, right now I'm working 12 - 15 hour days just taking care of the sellers and good buyers.

Breanne, that's a great idea.  Glad it's working so well.

Jan, if realtors team together , teaching the public would be a piece of cake.

Chris, we are entering a new age of real estate.  I see this year changing a lot of realtors.

Regina, thank you.  I'll check out your group.

C Tann, I don't mind helping people, especially when they are up front with me. 

Russ, I'm planning to spend my time this weekend on great buyers.

Deanne, thank you.

Lora, that's not a bad way for the buyer to get to know you.  At least you give them a choice.

Billy, great response.  You can just about qualify their loyalty in a short amount of time.

Carla, I've got to remember that phrase!  Great job!

Debbie, I guess we could give the unqualified buyers to the agents that want to waste their time. 

Sharon, we aren't doing our job if we don't educate the buyer.  Thanks for the response.

Julie, we teach this concept in our office.  I can almost memorize the script!