You Real Estate Agents Are A Dime A Dozen

It is just important to interview your prospective client the same as they are interviewing you.  If its not a good fit, respectfully decline and move on.  There must be mutual respect.

Most people who have been through the process before appreciate and value what we bring to the table. However, there will always be those people who just don't get it. I fee fortunate that I've arrived at a place in my career where I don't feel compelled to convince them of my value.

Next is right Ginny!

A dime a dozen. Let him try a few dozen and see how well it goes.

I had a potential client tell me today "my Agent never did all of this for me when we were selling our house."

We are definitely not "a dime a dozen."

Absolutely the way it is. I have one client right now that is just impossible. I did not see this coming at the beginning, but I can't wait til its over. Enough said... so I can move on to the next.

Joyce Marsh above has it right, you interview the client to see if they are someone you can work with.  This person would have drug you down, or tried to wear you down to his level.  Next is right...

Ginny when I run into this type of person I just smile, wish them good luck, and move on.  NEXT is a good way to put it :)

Ginny

Ar hurtful, and wrong, that statement might be I suspect it's based on a bad experience or two, or chatting with friends and neighbors. And then there are some thow think they know it all. My question would be...I'm curious, what makes you say that? Problem is, they may have had a few experiences that really DID suck

Jeff

We have so much more to do when it comes to educating the public. People have no idea how much time a Realtor spends behind the scenes researching, negotiating, writing, and on and on. Working with a top notch Realtor who is educated, a skilled negotiator, knowledgeable, organized, and a good communicator is of tremendous value to buyers and sellers. When there is no appreciation or respect from a customer or client, it's time to bail!

I do think real estates agents are a dime a dozen.  But the ones that are not are those that are ethical, loyal, aren't motivate by their own interests but their clients, understand how to represent a client, know how to negotiate on their behalf, etc. There are agents who do make us look bad.  Unfortunately, the general public does not know how to discern the differences.

Ginny, I must agree with you.  Good, genuine real estate agents are not a dime a dozen.  Real estate agents who don't put their all into a sale, do not call back promptly and do not seem to take a personal interest in their clients, now those are a dime a dozen.  Those types of agents give us good agents a bad name.  

Very few Real Estate Agents. There are many licensees.

Unfortunately, there are both "dime-a-dozen" agents and agents that stand out.  It's hard for the general public to know which is which.  I'm not sure how I would have handled that situation if someone said that to me; I probably would have asked why they felt that way.

What other professionals offer to work for free until a result takes place? Good post

Ginny, That was really rude but I can see it was stated in a moment of frustration about the seller's price. So that is why we can say yay or nay to the seller too.

Ginny, I agree we should just respond politely when someone is rude. 

I tried to call you earlier to say Hi.

That attitude bothers me too!  When I hear another inspector charges much less than I, but I have more experience or whatever, they want me but want me to match the other guy's price!  Sure, we're all the same - only price matters...

Personally, I hate that attitude... but we agents might often be at fault for it... as so many agents do not truly know how to articulate their value added to a home buyer or seller. I've found that if given an opportunity to do so, the attitude changes.

I do not like the attitude "You Realtors are a dime a dozen! " but we see it all the time in this business. I especially saw this attitude from many of my peers in my previous position working for a National Builder. This sellers comment was rude for sure but I have heard it uttered by buyers and even new home representives.

This is why it is so important to be prepared, professional, knowledgable agent and help the consumer to we are not a dime a dozen. The Excellent agents will save a seller or buyer money, time and frustration  and stress contrary to their belief.  Realtors do not create the market we help you the consumer to understand it so you can make the best decision possible for your circumstances. It's not personal it's business and insulting me does not hurt my feelings it just allows me to move on knowing I did the best I could for you. Some people are not coach able others when they see the light become your biggest advocates.

Good evening, Ginny. I can totally understand how you feel. There are many real estate agents that feel the same way about home inspectors. It is a tough business we choose to be in.