Why do some listing agents feel that they do not have to respond to offers?

I have been a residential real estate agent for 20 years now. I am both a listing agent and a selling agent. I know what it is like to represent sellers and buyers and the different roles involved. What I do not understand after 20 years of selling home in North Orange County is why listing agents today feel as if it is acceptable NOT to respond to offers!

I have written approximately 15 offers for my different buyers in the past few months. I was surprised by either how long it took for an listing agent or their staff to respond or by them not responding at all! Have they forgotten the rules and ethics?

I know these days with bank repos, short sales and multiple offers it is difficult. Yet having stated that, listing agents must remember that they are dealing with people and their lives here! I have especially encounter this in the First Time Home Buyers price range. It's difficult to explain to a buyer why someone would not care about the offer that was so important to them.

Written By Tina Maraj, REALTOR Since 1989! www.TinaMaraj.com

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