Showing Feedback. . .What's it gonna take?

Hi Trish, I have often wondered with the technology we have, why lockboxes can not be programmed for the agent to at least rate the home and the showing, 1-10 etc. All that would be required is when the keybox is closed for a code light to light up and offer a 1-10 rating. At least it would be something more than we can get other agents to respond to. Like you, I will always give feedback. To ignore a request is totally disrespectful , not to mention not very professional.

It may be laziness or jealousy, but whatever the reason it's just plain rude to not reply to a feedback request.

I know that there are quite a few agents around here who won't give feedback either.  And, payback is a B&%?^$.  You don't have to grill the clients, but ask them (nicely) to rate a home or provide them with a sheet for feedback as you view homes.

It's been my experience that many agents don't play well together.  I've been in the car with agents when they don't answer their phone because they know it's an agent looking for promised feedback.  I've been with agents while they make the calls looking for feedback, only to be dismissed or ignored.  Their attitude on the subject usually depends on which side of the call they are sitting at.

I don't understand how they can expect it, if they don't give it when they are asked.

Trisha-I don't give much weight to giving or receiving feedback. As the listing agent, the best feedback is an offer since the terms and price are included. As the Buyer's agent, if the prospect does not think enough of home to make an offer, it was not in the ballpark. Maybe I'm just an Army of one, but the offer, or lack thereof, is feedback enough for me.

Trisha Bush, it is important to give and receive feedback. Sometimes this can help clear up any misunderstandings when clients pass on properties. For example, some units may need a new paint job or a deep cleaning. 

Trisha, it usually takes a couple of emails and a phone call to get feedback.  Some agents are pretty good about it, but there are others apparently don't feel the need to respond to feedback requests.

Here's some feedback for you Trisha Bush, keep up the good work! Hope you have a great start to this Monday in the Rain!

Trisha, I try to give feedback on listings as much as possible, I think this is important part of listing process which I respect. 

Selllelrs love to receive feedback, however most agents do not really give particularly detailed feedback so it is not usually really all that helpful.  Often we just get something like "they prefered another home".