Enough Is Enough

I never understand agents who are not communicating with each other through a transaction. It just seems natural to me to keep the other agent informaed when things have been done which move us towards settlement.

Good afternoon  Margaret,

Its all in communication and the "tone" of the communication. I was just visiting with my broker about this very subject. What are there agents out there that don't pay attention to the details and then wonder why it all falls apart!

Communication is critical to any successful closing. And upon the rare occasion when it's time to say enough is enough - pull the plug and move forward.  Which I'm sure you will Margaret - in fact you have already!

Margaret referring to it as "effect paralyzes" is a nice diplomatic way of putting it.  I am a little more blunt and call it "cold feet"

Margaret- so much time could be saved and aggregation avoided if all parties would communicate with each other. It's not a game or contest...it's for most people the single largest investment they will make. 

You make valid points about transactions that go sideways, Margaret.  Sometimes, it's best to cut losses and move on.  Like you say, "Next."

CONGRATULATIONS Margaret, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

I have had a few buyers that backed out of contracts and I have certainly not enjoyed working with those buyers, haha.

It's so frustrating when buyers or sellers ask everyone else for their opinions and then get stuck and don't move forward. Then it's time to move on.

For those who cannot think independently.

Know when to hold um. 

Know when to fold um.

Know when to kick them to the curb! 

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 - you have learned and experienced a lot of wisdom. Thank you for sharing something so important. 

Not only speaking with the other agent, but staying in communication with Title/Escrow. I always check about 10 days before closing with Title to make sure there are no last minute OOPS.

Being proactive before and during the closing process is essential, follow-up and follow-through are our focus at this critical point. 

I find, recently, agents are not communicating and I do the communicating to keep a transaction moving forward. With a fast paced market we need to stay on top of what is going on with who along the way to the closing table. You are so right. And as for the buyers or sellers needing to discuss their thoughts with others send me chills. A first time home buyer will do that and they don't bother me as much. I like to be a part of those  conversations, though.. Communication is number one issue!!