The Power Of Co-op Courtesy in Real Estate

Agree 100%. When the line of communication is open small problems or hiccups can be kept from turning into monsters. 

Hannah, I will never understand why some agents DO NOT want to communicate.   It does benefit the transaction, as long as you keep to your fiduciary duties!   

Hello and great information to share with us here on the Rain. We can always learn from great blogs here. Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

Good morning, Hannah... I've never understood that argument about breaching fiduciary responsibilities by cooperating with another agent. They are mutually exclusive as far as I'm concerned. There is no reason to abandon professional courtesy and communication to "protect" our clients. I would argue we do a better job of protecting them when we do communicate and treat our counterparts as professionals. I have always done so and it's paid back for me in more ways than I can count.

Thanks for sharing Hanna!!!

We all know we owe strict fiduciary duties to our clients, but to truly serve them, we also need to communicate effectively with one another. It is as simple as answering the phone, promptly returning a text message, or actively finding answers to property questions and flexibility on dates.

Good morning! It is so important to communicate, if we want to successfully help our clients. The same should be true on both sides. So I agree.

Hannah, I have a post in draft referring to other agents who don't communicate and don't co-operate! Guess we all experience these.

Good morning Hannah. Cooperation is the key to a successful transaction. Since I am a believer that time is money, agents who are cooperative and communicate to make things happen get precedence for their clients over the agents who don't. Enjoy your day.

Hannah Williams I was fortunate as a Loan Originator that I shows not to work with difficult Realtors/Agents.  If they sent me one of their Buyers, I would tell their Buyer to contact another Loan Originator.  The last thing I wanted was to deal with a Realtor that did not communicate, and did not do their job.  Realtors/Agents unfortunately do not have that flexibility. 

Transactions are always so much more fun when the people we are working it with are easy to work with!

Home buyers and sellers greatly benefit when all parties work together on their behalf, Hannah. Being responsive and present are 2 good qualities to have in this industry plus the ability to effectively communicate. For clients sake!

Hello Hannah Williams - how we talk and listen to others definitely has consequences. When people use the right tone, at a certain rate of speed, with good enunciation, it's a lot easier to get on the same page and get the job done successfully. I never could understand why some agents want to arm wrestle, especially when it comes to home repairs and squabbling over the phone. To be a professional, you have to act like a professional and that makes all the difference.

This is another great post you've written. 

For me the goal is a successful close of escrow. I do what I need to do and often that means communicating beyond the traditional expectations of the listing or buying agent. Yes, it is frustrating when agents don't communicate especially when all they do is text and ignore emails even after you inform them that you communicate by email to keep track of all communication. Currently I am in that situation as a listing agent with a big snafu. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will close by the end of this week. 

Yes, Hannah, well said. When we all put aside our individual wants and focus on the needs of the collective, we all win.

Good morning Hannah Williams ,

I'm in total agreement. I'm closing in the morning on a listing and had the best communication with the buyers agent throughout the transaction. I'm hoping to work with her again very soon. It makes such a difference when both agents act professionally! 

Spot on! Just because we may have to represent our clients vigorously doesn't mean we can't find ways to work with each other on non negotiating points. I work hard to cultivate relationships with other brokers - because when it comes down to it- a friendly relationship helps get you in the door or because you know the other broker can get the deal done.  

Hannah Williams I think the worst are the agents who are "shooting stars" in their first year of business. They get such a big head they think the world revolves around them.

Hannah, A good post.  It is always so much easier to navigate a transaction when the agent we work with on a deal, wants to work on the deal by communicating and being helpful.