Lately I have been running across things in the field that really rub me the wrong way. Some realtors just do not help our profession keep a good name. Some of the things that I refer to are: placing a sign in the yard and a lockbox on the door without a listing contract, doing near nothing for an older couple for near 5 months and refusing to let them out of the contract, and listing a property and never putting it on the MLS.
To tell or not to tell? I have never been one to like a tattle-tale and therefore never report what I see. How does these acts reflect on ones' broker? Myself, I have had two brokers (past and present) and both have made sure everything is done according to the rules and ethics without exception. Are they not being placed in jepordy with these actions in reference to listings? These agents are independent contractors but that is not the definition of the words. How can they be so disloyal to their brokers? (I am assuming the brokers are unaware)
I am writing this for two reasons. #1 I think this deserves a blog. #2 I hope enough people see this and when they run across the same actions they will have the spine to do something about it. I have not had this "spine" and sometimes I wish I could be the one to speak out. No wonder people are turning to FSBO's!
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