All We Ask is a bit of Courtesy

Yes Joan, courtesy would be nice. Too bad it's missing from some in the busines...

Joan, there is something in the air lately. I think I talked to the same agent last week. Courtesy goes a long way and it's really a small world we work in, you don't forget the agents that don't show courtesy.

Since your buyers have made multiple failed or rejected offers, why are they not learning to make their highest and best and go for it, regardless? 

It wouldn't matter if the lister told you there were offers on the table or not. That seems to go without saying.  From the lister's standpoint, how many times have they heard that a buyer is going to make an offer, but never does?

Relying on an unrelated third party to help satisfy you and your customer is not in your customer's best interests.

I see newer agents fall into this trap all the time. They don't realize that the more one calls and lets others know of an offer the higher the offers get. Treat other agents as a asset instead of a nuisance, right Joan Cox? 

Good morning, Joan -- I can "see" the frustration from you and your buyers in this post.  These extreme markets do test our patience.   

Joan, it makes me fume when listing agents act irresponsibly and they do so for their sellers by not acting professionally.  Always put in the agent remarks when all offers must be received by & stay to it...another disappointment here.

Hi Joan... I've been through similar situations with out of town buyers... and have had buyers drive through an entire night to get into a home at 8am. No doubt, a call from a listing agent to say offers are in is the least we can expect. The seller/agent who said his home wasn't for your buyers was just stupid (and we know you can't fix stupid).

What a jerk, that agent probably sells one or two homes per year if that. I hate when agents owners or not owners get all fluffed up and act this way. To many could care less, I hope I never become one.

Joan, A little professional courtesy is always appreciated.  I struggle to understand why when working a deal with another agent it's to often so bleepin' difficult for some to at least acknowledge that they got an email with an offer, questions, an addendum, etc.  5 seconds...REPLY..."Got it!"...Send.  DONE! 

Joan a Realtor with the attitude of the one sell his home, will not do well when the market changes at some point back to a Buyers Market.

In a hot market, the seller gets to cherry pick the offer that will be to their advantage, and not always on price.  That sellers knows there are issues and is hoping they can get a big offer with no contingencies

Spring selling market is indeed underway.  But it is no excuse for listing agents to get snotty or not do their job.

Hi Joan wishing you luck.  It's tough with little inventory and such high demand. 

The spring market has begun here, too.

We are pretty busy here too. The weather isn't acting like spring at all though.

Hi Joan.  It's just unfortunate that some small minded agents feel they need to work in this manner.

Joan, professional courtesy goes a long way...what happens when they call, and they will, on one of your listings. You will always be courteous.

Dealing with some of the agents can be one of the most difficult aspects of the real estate business. On the other hand, when multiple contract competition is expected, smart home buyers will submit their best offer.

I taught a class of new agent about professional courtesy and we discussed things like this. It was so well received I am going to make it into a full CE class, get state approval and teach it. Even experienced agents need these reminders.