Cry For Help From a Blog Post Reader

Hello Chris Ann - for whatever reason, the caller remembered you but alas, too late. . .  

Desperation motivated this reader, he was obviously trying to find an expert and found one. It is a shame he did not realize he needed you before it became a matter of urgency.

I get those calls on occasion, sometimes a FSBO, sometimes someone with their own agent, but either way, they didn't hire me and it's too late for me to solve their issues.  Too often they think they're going to save money, and the opposite holds true.

It's been a number of years since I visited Gettysburg, went up during Christmas break one year for a brief afternoon look around.  Always different to see in person what you've read about.

Chris Ann,

When that happens to a savvy agent like yourself, it shows that you know what you are talking about.   Sadly, they did not hire you, and hired the other agent for whatever reason that propelled them to do that.  A

Chris Ann- sadly this is not the first time this has happened, or the last either. Years ago I was in the car with an agent/friend of mine...driving through her own neighborhood. A neighbor flagged her down and had a similar story. Even though she knew the agent I was with and she had chosen to work with another agent. Now the agent was returning her calls and asked my friend/agent for help. 

Yup, Chris Ann. Experience matters! Can't say it enough. Most people spend more time selecting a handbag than their agent, I've found. I've had calls like this one, myself, and it's hard to tell someone you can't help them... because that's what we do day in and day out... help people.

You point out a sad fact, Chris Ann.  Sellers who don't choose their agent wisely, can often find themselves without adequate resources when things don't go well. 

Like you, I won't get involved in another agent's transaction.  That being said, if that non-responding agent has a supervising broker, I would hope the seller would try contacting them, and advising of the agents inattentiveness.

Oh my goodness, what a sad story. It's too bad the seller didn't call you first, but then I guess that's the moral of your post. Ha. 

Oh My! When will they learn?

I bet that was one frustrated seller! I hope he was able to get in touch with the broker and get things moving. It really does matter who the seller chooses to list their property!

Hi Chris Ann - that is such a shame.  Really should interview Real Estate Agents.

And I bite our tongue when that happens - being gracious and kind in how I explain why I can not help them. Some folks are relentless ... near begging for help. 

Sorry, I will not interfere with the contract you have with the agent you hired.  

People really need to wake up.  

Those are the types of calls one might expect when the seller gives the business to a friend who is getting started in the business.  When it doesn't flow smoothly they panic and at that point it's too late

This is always such a shame to hear. When we are hired to sell a home, the least we can do is to be available to our clients.

Hi Chri Ann:

Flattering that he called...but at the wrong time and in the wrong situation. You handled the situation appropriately but it's always sad to hear of these situations that could have been avoided with the right due diligence.

Jeff

I hear you!  I have a similar story but one with solar panels! You've just helped me create my next blog post :)  Have a great day!

I did not know that a seller could not ask another realtor when they have a realtor.  I learn something new every day!  Thank you for posting Chris Ann Cleland.

Have a Happy Day!

I am so sorry for that seller that he didn't hire you to begin with and I am sure he is to