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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Fullerton Real Estate Agent. 20 Years of Sales Experience. Representing Sellers and Buyers. Property Management Services. Short Sales,Bank Repo,Foreclosure Sales, FHA,Relocation, Troy High School.
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I agree - first be sure that they received the offer! Second bug the crap out of 'em until they call you back!
Tina
In a day when we want to be on top of things why is it there are still real estate agents that drag their feet and are just lazy? I can't figure it you. I really like your new picture; awesome.
The world of short sales and foreclosures have seemingly changed the "rules" that we all have adhered to for a long time. Amazing how timelines and deadlines mean nothing to the lending industry.
We have had a ton of that. The selling agent will tell us they are waiting for more offers. When advised they are in violation of the code of ethics, they say so what.
Hummm...Either they are lazy, crazy, crooked, or stupid. Maybe all of the above! lol, Deb
I think there are agents out there that just stack up the listings and wait to earn their money--how about doing your job!!!!
It is too sad Tina. It makes us hard to do a good job for our clients when the controller of the situation won't even take the time to email or call back. I know they are busy but I stay up until midnight if I have to to make sure everyone has been communicated to!