Kathy Stoltman
Balboa Real Estate - Ventura, CA
Ventura County Real Estate Consultant 805-746-1793

Hi Jay, I will usually refer out to an agent who is local to the client's desired area, but, there has been that very rare case when I have represented a buyer for an out of area home.

Aug 27, 2013 01:39 AM
Marc McMaster
RE/MAX Centre Realty - State College, PA
Putting my clients before myself

I think if I were going to do that I would make the clients sign a waiver about my knowledge of that area.  I cna see a scenario down the road where they find out they paid too much or bought in a bad area that they might come back for some sort of financial remuneration.

Aug 27, 2013 01:48 AM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Jay, it's good to hear that the agents in Columbia treated you so well. And nice of you to step out of your comfort zone to help your clients. Good story. 

Aug 27, 2013 11:34 AM
Brenda McClain
Cibolo, TX
Brenda McClain

Jay - I loved reading your story.  It's all about what our clients want - my clients too didn't want to part with me.  When you find someone who you know will take care of your needs and look after your best interest, no matter what your profession...then you stick with them!  Good job in finding them their dream home and the commitment you made to them! 

Aug 28, 2013 12:21 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Maui Life Homes / Metro Life Homes - Kihei, HI
Hawaii and California Real Estate (310) 497-9407

Thanks for sharing your story Jay. Glad that your experience working out of your area was received well by the agents in the new area.

Aug 28, 2013 09:28 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Nice job with you post. I refer clients throughout the AR family, as local as I possibly can.

Sep 12, 2013 05:27 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your success story. You would not find the same welcoming reaction in many communities. On our urban market, there are frequent access requests from people that are pretending to be agents so they can steal whatever is available.

Sep 17, 2013 03:08 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the inspirational story. You are a good agent so your clients preferred to use you .

Sep 29, 2013 02:34 AM