A Pet Peeve-making showing appointments directly with Sellers??

Real estate practice certainly varies regionally.  Here in my little corner of the world we've been making appointments directly with sellers since I started selling over 22 years ago.  Of course, sometimes it's neccessary to call the LA but it's the exception to the rule.  It's makes setting up showings much more efficient and I wouldn't have it any other way.

That is unbelievable.   I would never have another agent contact my seller directly for any reason, that's part of the reason they hired me.  I just read it's different in other parts, but where I am that's part of our job.

The relationship is why you have 15-20 homes on average. It is frustrating enough to have your home listed but when you don't hear from your agent or see your agent, that is time you need to find one who is willing to actually earn their commissions.  I am sure your way of taking care of business is why you repeatedly will get the referrals and the lazy agent will be out of business soon.  Good going!!

if i were the seller, i wouldn't be too thrilled with my agent giving out my number....if the listing agent doesn't want to schedule the appointments,  then they should at least hire someone to do it.

Absolutely!  I just had that happen yesterday!  Goodness, as a Listing realtor I want to know which realtor is showing it when- i'd like to have a conversation with him before he shows..........and after the viewing.............are we asking the vendors to fsbo their homes except for the mls?|I totally agre with you!