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Quality of Homes

By Sally Butler

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Heritage

February 22, 2008 12:10 PM

In previewing homes, I am surprised that many home sellers, who love their cherry red dining room, baby blue living room and bright yellow kitchen, all of which is seen upon entering the home are surprised when their homes are on the market for over 100 days. The home is priced right for the neighborhood, in line with other comparable homes, but a no sale. My dilemma is......if it not my listing do you visit with their agent about your impression or turn around and leave. I am inclined to think that as real estate professionals we should do all we can to uphold the quality of the homes we represent. Any thoughts?

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Lorraine or Loretta Kratz

Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions. - San Marcos, CA

Certified Negotiation Consultants

Sally:

I would love feel back from any showing that my listing have. I do not think that you need to be cruel or nasty when you give the other agent your observations. Just be honest.

Feb 22, 2008 12:16 PM

Catherine Cataletto

Tom Marco Real Estate - Staten Island, NY

I am a little confused about your question Sally? If I believe you're asking if we should give our feedback to another agent's listing, I would if an agent ask me for it. At times when I've tried to offer WHAT I THOUGHT TO BE good feedback, it sometimes isn't perceived as such. So for me I have learned to speak only when spoken to in this situation.

Hope I was helpful.

Cathy Cataletto

Feb 22, 2008 12:19 PM

Sally Butler

Keller Williams Realty Heritage - San Antonio, TX

Thanks, just wanted to make sure that others felt the same way, I dont go out to step on toes but feel that feedback is always good from another party.

Feb 22, 2008 12:19 PM

Nancy Brenner

Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA

Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent

One man's trash is another man's treasure. We can tell sellers that nutral colors and clean houses sell better all day long. Unfortuanately you cannot make them paint or clean. It's not always the listing agents fault.

Feb 22, 2008 12:20 PM

Vincent McKamy

Samson Properties - Fredericksburg, VA

Realtor Fredericksburg Virginia

I leave this information as a comment when the agent calls and asks. If you think that this would help tell them.

Feb 22, 2008 12:25 PM

Judi Glamb

Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Hellertown, PA

Associate Broker, ABR

Give feedback. I appreciate feedback on my listings - the good, bad and the ugly. It is much easier for me as a listing agent to go back with third party comments (don't shoot the messenger). I use my best judgement on if and how to present such feedback.

Feb 22, 2008 12:32 PM

Steve Hoffacker

Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL

Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Makes you wonder why the listing agent didn't see it, or maybe she felt it was not that important (not true in your opinion) or couldn't pursuade the sellers to change. Somewtimes you walk away from a listing appointment for reasons such as inflexibility of the seller.

Feb 22, 2008 12:45 PM

Michelle Rottach

RE/MAX Elite Homes - Bettendorf, IA

Scott County Iowa Real Estate

I send out an email asking for feedback and really appreciate it when the agents take the time to share their thoughts.

Feb 22, 2008 02:07 PM

Keith Elliott Jr

KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA

Principal Broker/Owner

Hi Sally,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

Feb 22, 2008 03:34 PM

The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate

Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain. It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

Troy Trumm

Feb 23, 2008 12:32 AM

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