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Tip for Sellers.Is it easy to contact the agent ?

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Centre Realtors

Sellers sometimes list with an agent based on friendship, or because a friend mentioned their name. Sometimes they list with the first agent they talk to at the office where the agent may be on floor time.

When you list with an agent other agents will call the Office or agent for appointments.

Please ask the agent how it will be handled. If all calls for appointment have to be  made to the agent , it may be difficult if the agent does not answer the phone, does not return phone calls etc.

Some companies have a receptioinist to set up appointments. Find out the hours the office is open. If they are closed on weekends and homes are shown on weekends in your area that may be a problem.

Some offices have a Call center with toll free number and long hours and it is easy to contact them 7 days a week.

I am fortunate that we use a Call center. We also have a receptionist at the office 7 days a week and I have my cell phone number in the mls for agents to call me if they have any problems.,

 

 

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Gita Bantwal is a Realtor with RE/MAX Centre Realtors in Bucks County, a Northern suburb of Philadelphia. You can view 1000s of listings on her web site www.GitaBantwal.com

 

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Gita....that's a good point.....we have both a call center and a receptionist....many use the call center.

Jun 11, 2010 12:37 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

We find it so much easier to have ALL calls forwarded to us.  No problems with scheduling appointments, no other agent getting "our" leads, no confusion by another individual taking a message...all calls go directly to us...PERFECT!

Larry & Sheila

Jun 11, 2010 01:06 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

We don't use call centers here, but it could be a great idea. Most typically I, when acting as a buyer's agent, call each owner/occupant directlly and make an appointment, then use the keysafe.

Jun 11, 2010 01:30 AM
Pat O'Reilly
RE/MAX..214-289-6176 Irving and all of Dallas Fort Worth - Irving, TX

Gita..we have a call center also but some agents do not use it..they also choose not to answer their phones or return calls....

Jun 11, 2010 02:07 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Gita, I pride myself on my responsiveness...this is ironic bc as I type this I am hounding down an agent for a showing report..uggg

Jun 11, 2010 03:16 AM
Joseph D. Federico
MVP Realty - Naples, FL
Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico

Gita-great points indeed, I have an access line that acts as my voicemail, and also my fax. So I get en email to my blackberry when I get a call or fax.

Jun 11, 2010 04:31 AM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

I've heard of Call center.  We don't have it here.  Sounds like it would work great.

Jun 11, 2010 03:29 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Barbara, We have them too so it is easy for an agent to call for appointments.

Michael, I called an agent two days ago for an appointment and have not yet heard from her.

Larry and Sheila, As long as it works for you. Because of buyer agency we normally do not get too many leads from our listings in our area.But calls from consumers are transferred to listing agent any way.

Lottie, Some sellers may prefer that just one office call them so they can call them back if they have questions.

Pat, Same happens in our area.

Kristin, Sellers are fortunate to have you as their agent.

Joseph, That is a great idea.

Kay, I think it works great.

Jun 11, 2010 11:41 PM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Great points Gita! Being organized is important...

Have a great weekend!

Jun 12, 2010 12:12 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Joshua, Thank you. You too have a great weekend.

Jun 12, 2010 12:16 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Gita being able to get in touch with an agent could make all the difference in how quickly a property is sold.  This should be a consideration for sellers when listing their home. 

Jun 12, 2010 01:38 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Jennifer, I agree. Thank you.

Jun 12, 2010 02:04 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Gita, being timely with returning phone calls is very important!!  Usually with Feng Shui a client, shown with studies, will go with the first consultant who returns their call.  As you mentioned talking with them, having a connection is also very important. Great advice!! ~laura

Jun 12, 2010 02:12 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Laura, I agree. Have a good weekend.

Jun 12, 2010 03:28 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Some wonderful points Gita and thanks for the read!

VB ;-)

Jun 12, 2010 04:15 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Robert, Thank you.Have a good weekend.

Jun 12, 2010 06:34 AM