Do you work with renters? I had a couple walk into my office this week and ask me that question. Later in the week, another person call me and asked, "Do you work with renters?"
It seems that many families moving to the Williamsburg area are searching for rentals. Many of these families are military and quite often they have a house that they cannot sell. I have to explain to them that I will be happy to search for properties for them on the internet and to contact the property manager or listing agent to set up a showing. I also explain that with gas approaching $4.00 a gallon, it is totally impractical to spend the time and money needed to show prospective tenants several rental properties until they find the right house. When I explain this to the propsective tenants and then refer them to a property manager they are usually more than happy to make sure that I get a finder's fee.
I have met agents who refuse to work with renters because they believe that it is not worth the time, but in this new market, agents may have to re-think their business strategy!
So what do you think fellow REALTORS®? Is it worth your time?
This blog was written by Sybil Campbell, REALTOR®, 757-897-5889.
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