If we can’t trust each other, than how do we expect the public to trust us?

Have you ever had a buyer that you know is working with another agent call you? Well, today I got that call and, though I didn't know the agent personally, I did know that this buyer was theirs because this same buyer had called me a few days prior to ask me some questions about the house.

Fast forward to today when that same buyer called and said they would like to write an offer. I said, "Great, I'm glad you loved the property and I would love to see you living there. There is just one thing that I need you to do for me, that is to call your agent and have them write up the offer." He said, "I don't have her number. I'm at work and all I have is the flyer with your name and number on it and I just want to get this offer in." I said, "I'll look up her number for you and give her a call and then she can call you and you two can get this offer in this weekend. This is a short sale, so I promise if you get me the offer before Sunday night, I can get it to the bank before they arrive Monday morning."

He said, "Good, that gives me a little time and makes me a little less nervous about losing the home to another person." I replied, "Great, I'm glad I could help" and we left it at that. I immediately looked up the other agent and gave her a call and told her what had happened and she said, "WOW, I can't believe you didn't try to steal the buyer as I don't have a buyer's agency agreement with him." I said, "You know, I knew this was your buyer and I'm not the type of agent that is going to ruin my reputation over a couple thousand dollars. We already have a bad enough reputation with the public and if I were to write that offer, I'm sure that image wouldn't get any better."

At that point we had a long conversation about how long we had been in the business and I found out she was the principle broker of her own company and has been for many years. She was impressed and in the end I basically told her that my reputation is all I have in this world and I don't want to lose it!

So, please, we need to look at ourselves as a community. If we see ourselves as slimy and always out to make a quick buck at the expense of someone else, then how the heck are we supposed to get the public to believe we aren't exactly that? A used car salesman or ambulance chasing lawyer they perceive us to be?

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739

Todd Clark (broker w/ Ken's Home Team)
Keller Williams Realty
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)746-9573

 

 

 

 

 I am a licensed Realtor who specializes in Washington County, Oregon and also work in both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties including the cities of Aloha, Beaverton, Canby, Clackamas, Gladstone, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sherwood and Tigard. All information contained in these posts are copyrighted and cannot be used without prior written approval authorization from the author me Todd Clark. If you are looking for an outstanding agent please give me a call I would love to help you with all your real estate needs.

 

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