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Say yes to showing requests!

By Ben Trudeau

Real Estate Agent with Edina Realty

May 16, 2007 10:35 AM

It's hard to believe that in this market people are sometimes refusing showing requests. I know, I know...you have a hard life and a busy schedule, but I'm trying to help make it easier by selling your home. So say, "Yes!" and I'll be happy to bring my clients through and help you get an offer. And agents: if you are personally answering showing requests on your cell phone, answer the phone like a professional! Here's a phone conversation I had the other day: Agent: Yeah? Me: Is this (So-and-so) Realty? Agent: No. Oh, but wait! I work for (So-and-so) Realty. Me: Are you sure?

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1~Judi Barrett

Idabel, OK

Some people don't realize that it's hard to sell a house if you don't show it.

May 16, 2007 10:37 AM

Christina Lackey

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties - North Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Central New York Real Estate

Yes, this drives me nuts. "I want you to sell my home to someone who will pay more than I'm asking, buy it yesterday, and let me live here for the next six months. And I don't want to clean it, fix it, or show it." Yeah, I'll work on that for you.

May 16, 2007 10:43 AM

Matt Locke

Allstate Insurance - Alpharetta, GA

Amazing.. you mean there is an expectation to physically walk a customer through??? A virtual tour is not enough? ( I JEST )

Professionalism and integrity are important factors to any business. Missing those factors will position one for a short lived carreer.

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May 16, 2007 10:46 AM

Debi Braulik

www.roundrealestate.com - Maple Valley, WA

Selling Maple Valley to Fife WA Homes For Sale

Ben- I agree. The odds of a house selling without a showing are very, very small.

May 16, 2007 10:57 AM

Lisa Dunn

Edina Realty - Minneapolis, MN

www.TwinCitySeller.com

It's tough to sell a house if you can't sell it! AND the thing sellers don't seem to get is that they likely won't get another chance to get that agent back through their house.

May 16, 2007 04:52 PM

Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375

Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI

Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Ben, Good post ...I agree, have to be able to show a house to sell it. It's hard to get people to understand the basics sometimes.

Aug 13, 2007 11:28 AM