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WHO'S NOT LOCKING THE DOORS?

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Real Estate Agent with Bill Cherry, Realtor 0124242

I'm beginning to wonder if this is a problem that is peculiar to me and not to the rest of you.

The problem is MLS agents who show my listings and leave without making certain the house is secure.  In otherwords, MLS agents who don't check to make certain all of the exterior doors are locked.

In yesterday example, out of the five possible choices, three had been left unlocked.

When I call it to their attention, rarely are they willing to take the blame, instead saying that their client must have used that door and forgotten to relock it.

All I know is that the homeowner feels, and rightly so, that it's the Realtor's duty to protect the property during and after it has been shown.

If I'm going to have to accompany every agent who shows my listinngs, I'm not going to be willing to equally share the commissions.

BILL CHERRY, REALTORS

DALLAS - PARK CITIES

Since 1964

214 503-8563

Comments(2)

Karen Crowson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Your Agent for Change

Karen Kruschka had a featured post today on this very topic. Unfortunately, it happens way too often.

 

May 19, 2011 02:13 AM
Gwen Kelly
Broadmoor Realty, Inc - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA Real Estate

There is no excuse for this lack of common sence and common courtesy; and the fact that agents do not bother to read the showing instructions is very frustrating as well!           

May 19, 2011 06:15 PM