A common problem that has recently gotten worse with the increase in vacant listings is the lockbox. Agents are taking it upon themselves to go into houses without contacting the listing agent. Some are so bold to give the codes to their buyers while others cant seem to remember to put the keys back.
Just becuase the home is vacant does not mean it does not deserve the same care and diligence you would give to an occupied house. It actually should require a higher degree of attention by that agent going into that house. It is respect, respect for the listing agent, respect for the home owner and respect for yoy being a professional who should treat any home you enter like your own.
I have had agents leave the door wide open never mind just leaving it unlocked. leaving lights on, windows open, the garage door up, use the toilet when the water is off and last night so kindly left all the lights on so the neighbor could call me at 1 am to report it.
I have switched to setting up all showings through eshowings. If an agent calls me and i dont know them or recognize their voice, i simply ask them to log on or call eshowings and set it up through there where there is a record of who received the code. Between using this service to register showings i thought i would be safer, but the some agents lack of duty, care and responsibility is not helping
Are they rushing? Do they not care? Do they think because it is vacant no one needs to pay attention?or do they not know any better?
What are some your policies or ideas on this matter?
Updated October 13, 2010
Blog Written by:
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Realty Group
Manchester NH
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