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Thank you for answering the Phone!

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Real Estate Agent with CondoDomain.com

OK you know its pretty bad when another REALTOR says to you after they call for showing instructions and I quote "Thank you for answering the phone!"

You see I got a call yesterday for showing instructions on one of my Rental listings in Hollywood. I was on the other line but asked that they would hold while I answered the call. Very pleasant lady on the other end wanting to get more info and lockbox combo. I gave her all the info and told her good luck and thanks for showing. Her reply to me was thanks for answering the phone.

Why do so many agents not answer their phone. Do they not want to get the house sold or rented? How many sellers or landlords are not getting the proper service they need?

I know I am preaching to the choir on this one, but come on people get with the program. ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!

Are you looking to Sell your house or Rent it? Give me a call, I answer my phone when either another agent is calling or a potential buyer or tentant!

Selling Houses and Creating Homes!

Jeannette Neerpat
9000 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024
www.Neerpat.com

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Mark Brian
Silver Star Real Estate LLC - Anderson, SC
Anderson SC Realtor

Oh how I feel your pain. Not just agents not answering the phone but the companies that somehow think that having a 3rd party taking showing appointments is better. When I cannot get thru and end up having to call the listing agent anyway.

But I do not complain too loudly because every phone call they do not answer is another person that needs to call me. I will answer.

May 16, 2009 06:42 AM
Edith Schreiber
Luxury Homes, Move Up Buyers, 1st Time Homebuyers, New Construction - Frisco, TX
Dallas Area Real Estate

Oh my gosh....it's maddening!!!

The only thing that makes it even worse is when the calls don't get returned.

How do you spell RUDE ?????

Keep up the good work !!

Edith Schreiber - Dallas, Texas

May 16, 2009 06:42 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I answer my phone if I'm here and I usually a.m.

It's money calling.

May 16, 2009 06:42 AM
Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com - Coral Springs, FL
e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate

Lenn Agreed!

May 16, 2009 09:13 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I do wonder how much business I get, just because I answer my phone! I hear this all the time, when I answer it. Why people?

 

May 16, 2009 07:29 PM
Terri Onigkeit
Keller Williams of Northern Colorado - Fort Collins, CO
GRI

I work with lo't s of great people but there are some that make my job difficult

May 17, 2009 01:33 PM
Angelia Garcia
Pure Realtors - Dallas, TX

If an agent does not want to pay for a showing company then they should be answering their calls and calling back with showing instructions.  What gets my goat is when they call two days later.  Never mind at that point.

May 17, 2009 03:45 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Thank you for the inspiration on my post on this subject. I can't understand why people would not answer the phone when every time that phone rings it has the potential of being a commission check.

Todd Clark - www.LivingBeaverton.com

May 22, 2009 12:17 AM