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Directions to Property...Use GPS-Really?? Thanks for that Tip.

By Kristi DeFazio

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

February 18, 2011 04:17 AM

Sometimes I am amazed when looking through listings on the MLS. Today, as I was helping a couple narrow down their search for homes to visit I came across a home that looked promising. I didn't recognize the street so I did what I always do- look at the directions. Usually the agent inputs specific directions to the property or at minimum the cross streets.

This one particular home said these words:

Directions: Use MLS Mapping tool or GPS

Wow! I could have never figured that out. Thanks for those great directions. Does this mean you have no idea either where this property you listed is located? Do you think listing the cross streets might be helpful? If I forward this to the buyer to drive and look I am sure they will find this helpful.

Everything else on this listing was minimal- no descriptions of anything. Is this the best you have to offer your seller to get the home sold quickly and at the best price? I don't think so.

My advice to getting buyers to come look at the home-Make it easy for them. List detailed directions, or at the very least- cross streets. Yes, we can use a GPS, but it is helpful when narrowing down properties to know the general area of the home. Go ahead, put in the extra effort- your sellers deserve it.

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Kristi, That is so unprofessional of a agent to do that. I wonder if you had to do a deal with that agent, if it would be a hard deal.

Feb 18, 2011 04:23 AM

Robert Rauf

CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

dont you wish you could call the seller and let them know how hard their agent is working for them?

And they wonder why their home sits w/o any activity..

Kristi DeFazio

RE/MAX Advantage - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Rea lEstate 719-459-5468

Will-It always takes me back to this- If this agent was selling his own home, would he put in the same amount of effort?

Robert- Most of the time I see these on the expired report. I wonder why???

Feb 18, 2011 04:29 AM

And probably only 1 picture as well... PHOTOS sell the house!!! That's why there is the 80/20 rule!

Feb 18, 2011 04:45 AM

Jill Reed

RE/MAX ONE * Marietta, GA - Marietta, GA

Laziness...that's all it is when an agent doesn't perform his/her best work. It gives all of us a bad name & makes it harder for those who want to be good at our profession.

Feb 18, 2011 05:04 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Kristi...

I have seen this more and more and I wonder how these agents think that they are helping their sellers?

Featured in the Group "Whacked!!!

Feb 18, 2011 05:30 AM

Diane McDermott

Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

I've seen directions that include an "address for gps" usually if it's a newer neighborhood but they always include actual directions too - to just essentially say "figure it out", that's rude and yes lazy!

Feb 18, 2011 06:56 AM

Robert- It did not have the maximum photos. Go figure.

Jill- I agree.

Richard- I wonder if their sellers even look at the listing on MLS?? Thanks for the Feature!

Diane- That is what it should say under directions, "Figure it out" HAHA!

Feb 18, 2011 11:27 AM

John Mosier

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ

Prescott's Patriot Agent 928 533-8142

I frequently use GPS information in a positive sense on many of my listings. Last summer I had over 60 listings in remote areas. Most of the roads are dirt and very few have names. With no road names marking on the roads themselves and no widely published maps, GPS Coordinates are really the best way to tell how to locate the properties.

Google Maps knows nothing of these dirt roads. I have recently started to add GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in my directions. I also use a hiker's GPS to get coordinates for corners so I can find the property myself. My GPS also works well to help me find the car again if I walk corners in the woods. It also helps me find my way home, as well.

Feb 18, 2011 05:42 PM

John- That makes perfect sense. This home, however, was not in the woods. It was in the city. I depend on my GPS, too but thought it was lazy not to even list cross streets. Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 19, 2011 04:15 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Kristi --- I have seen this as well...it really is a head-shaker. It typically is from an out of area agent probably unaware of the area. What do you think a prospective buyer thinks --- can you imagine receiving a phone call and telling them to meet you at a certain time and they ask for directions and you tell them to follow the GPS?

Feb 19, 2011 04:22 AM

Traci Ferguson

San Luis Obispo Realtor & ecoBroker with Patterson Realty - San Luis Obispo, CA

Realtor, EcoBroker, LEED AP

So true Kristi... Unfortunately. It's too bad when an agent can't take the time to make life easier for thier fellow agents and help their own listing out. It's maddening.:)

Feb 19, 2011 06:29 AM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Funny story Kristi, hope you were able to locate the home. I think the better part of your post was that there were no descriptions. How would you even know if it were worse trying to find the home?

Feb 20, 2011 02:05 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

Isn't it sad when the directions say "Map it"

Really Kristi some listing agents have to take a little time and make the effort for their sellers!

Feb 21, 2011 12:36 AM

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