My 8 Gripes on the MLS

My 8 Gripes on the MLS by Other Realtors

Yesterday I was showing property and had done my research and found all the codes if not Supra boxes, location of boxes and  met up with my clients to show 6 houses. Below is some of the things I found and it really made me angry. We must be more accurate on the MLS and have respect for other Realtors who are showing properties.

Location of SUPRA Boxes- Make sure the box location is correct so agents are not searching behind bushes looking for the box when the MLS says 'Front Door'. Also when you write 'Supra Box' and they get there and it is really a combo box instead. This is so mean as to waste other agent's time when they cannot get it. When we got to this one house, my clients were also looking in the bushes too until we found the box.

Correct Combo Codes- Make Sure You Give out the correct Combo Code. I found one house to show and the MLS said to text your DRE number and the address so they texted back the access code. When I tried to open the box, it wouldn't open. I texted back the agent and about 15 minutes later, they texted me another code but by that time, we were already at another house.

Call for Alarm Code- I found another property in the MLS that said "Call me for the alarm code before showing" so I left a message for the agent and 10 hours later at 8 pm the agent sent me the code. Too late now! If an agent is going to put this type of message in the MLS, they should respond faster so that others can show the properties to their clients. Isn't that what they want; for a buyer to submit an offer?

Wrong Map Location- Of the 6 houses I showed Saturday, 2 had the wrong location. Many streets break up so you have to know the cross streets or you are driving around for hours looking for the address. The MLS puts a pin where it thinks it is but the agent must check this and correct it if wrong. It is not difficult to fix and makes agents look stupid when they get to the wrong location.

No Front Picture of Home in MLS- This is a violation of our MLS but still some agents have the main picture of the kitchen and no front picture. I like to know what the house looks like when I drive down the street as many recently are not putting up signs.

No Sign on Property- Why in the world do you not post a sign on the property? I have sold many listing from people just driving down the street and calling me to inquire about the home. It makes it so much easier for the agents who are showing the property and gives your seller a better chance to get a good offer for their home.

Description but no Picture- Agents will write "Beautiful Pool" or "Backyard like a Park" and their will be 8 pictures total and 3 are of the front yard (front, right side, left side). Why not include a pool or backyard picture?

Updating Status of Property- I will see comments like "no need to call as status is updated daily" so you get to the property and the seller tells you "Oh we accepted an offer last week". Sometimes when you call an agent and ask, they chew your head off and say didn't your read my comments about updating daily?

As Realtors, we must be respectful to others who go to the trouble of showing our listings. We must all be more careful and accurate. I personally know of a few agents who never leave keys in the boxes and will say "Oh I guess someone took them" but they never replace the keys. I just never show their properties now as they are just waiting to double end their listings.  But we need to be respectful to others and make it easy to show the properties.

 In our MLS, we as Realtors have a way to click on the MLS and report an inaccurate listing but why should we have to do this? Why can't all Realtors be professional and do the right thing?  isn't that what it is all about?

Kristin Hamilton DRE #014092138 Keller Williams Realty – I am a full time agent and deal in all types of real estate transactions. Trusts, Probate, Short Sales, Standard Listing, Single Family Homes, Apartments 1-4 units, Duplexes and Condos. I am also an experienced REO agent. I sell real estate in the Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. I am a trained and experienced Short Sale agent. If you are looking for a professional and experienced agent, I am just a click away. Google me at Kristin Hamilton-Real Estate Agent. Homeowners and Buyers both will find my services top notch and successful. Call me to sell your home; both traditional and short sales.

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