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Gut feelings and showings

By Vicki Sedlak

Real Estate Agent with ReMax Preferred Associates

July 12, 2007 10:50 PM

I've got a gut feeling. Ever get those?

Someone sent an email to my boss (I am a buyers agent) and asked to see one of her properties. She forwarded the email to me. I replied like I always do, and called him to see if there are any other properties he would like to see. He said there were two others, and he named them right away.

I set up a time to show him three homes. I later sent an email asking for more info on him, like "are you prequalified", "when are you moving?" and stuff like that. He didn't reply.

I don't know if he has a wife, if he is coming alone, or with five kids.... I think I will call him this morning and talk to him more, to feel him out. And I think I will try to take someone to be my "assistant."

What do you all think?

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Scott Daniels Florida Real Estate 2.0. Agents Earn 100% Commission.

Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. - Cooper City, FL

VS,

Rule # 1. Always meet the client in your office prior to showing properties...Rule #2.Get a copy of their drivers license..

Jul 12, 2007 11:00 PM

Yes, we explain the reasons why. if they balk our agents aren`t allowed to take them out!

Jul 12, 2007 11:11 PM

TheMillsTeam YourSebringRealtors

Advantage Realty #1 - Sebring, FL

863-212-5441

Always meet clients in the office and if the gut feeling is still there, take another agent with you, or refer them to anohter agent period.

Listen to that gut feeling!

Vicki Sedlak

ReMax Preferred Associates - Perrysburg, OH

thanks so much!

I am going to get a friend to go with me today. I will definitely make it a rule to meet them at the office from now on, and get a a copy of their drivers license.

Hopefully your info will help others too, not just me.

Have a great day!

Jul 12, 2007 11:23 PM

Miriam Bernstei

Rochester, NY

If he didn't answer the email, what makes you think he will show up at all?

Jul 12, 2007 11:47 PM

Wayne McMullan

Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty - Belleville, ON

Quinte Real Estate

Vicki, trust your feelings. As REALTORS we often forget the safety issues and go blindly off. Meeting him before hand is the only way to go. Good luck.

Jul 12, 2007 11:53 PM

Tom Burris

NMLS# 335055 - Baton Rouge, LA

Texas/Louisiana Mortgage Pro - 13 YRS Experience

Take along your lender..... Your 6'2'' 300 pound ex-football playing lender. LOL

Seriously. If they cannot understand your safety, it isn't worth it!!!

Denise Brophy

Re/Max Realty Specialists - St Johns, NL

ABR ePRO CERC

We had two female agents in our area showing properties to a convicted sex offender, luckily nothing happened. This guy later started calling female agents and leaving very offensive messages, he got a slap on the hand by the judge. And guess what, he's still out there. Be careful, sometimes we are hungry but we have to be smart.

Jul 12, 2007 11:57 PM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

You must for your safety meet this person at your office, get a copy of his drivers license, and set up a code with your office that they will call you at a set time to see if you are O.K. You also need to set up a code you say to the office if you are in danger. This is serious stuff! Do not go on appts with men alone. Never go in a vacant house by yourself with a man. Always go with your gut! Your intuition is there for a reason. Better to be safe than sorry. I am lucky, my husband is my broker and he goes on all the single man appointments. Before I married him, I would bring my teenage( at the time) sons with me. That always changed the dynamics! And I felt safe. I was a 2nd degree black belt certified instructor and so were my sons and I Still would not put myself in that position. I taught rape prevention classes and Realtors are the perfect target for serial killers and rapists. So do not take this subject lightly. Katerina

Jul 13, 2007 12:01 AM

Todd Murphy

Fitts Agency - Tuscaloosa, AL

Scott Daniels gave you great advice. I've not always followed this advice, but it really saves time and can save a life in some situations.

Wow! You guys are amazing. Thank you so much for all of the grear words of wisdom.

I will not take it lightly, because I know it is serious. Thus, the reason for blogging about it.

I think agents sometimes only see the possible sale, and forget about the safety. The Active Rain community is awesome!

Thanks again

Jul 13, 2007 12:29 AM

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