Have you noticed how many agents have exited the real estate market and are taking other jobs? Yes, it was discouraging to see my income drop by 50% but I can't think of another job opportunity that will allow me to work the hours I do and take all these vacations every year.
I chose to keep my full time assistant and took home less $$$ because of that decision but I also know that I will stay of top because of it. If you are tempted to pursue another career then find someone in your area that is still making good money and see if they will meet with you for some encouraging words. We are all in this together! I am also available to chat :-)
"My real estate agent isn't in town...can you show me this house?"
The answer is NO! What if I accidently disclosed my seller's information? (hasn't happened yet but who knows what could happen in a conversation?)
A dedicated and professional Buyer's Agent will have another agent handle their calls and showings when they are not available. If a Buyer's Agent is working with a Buyer then I think they should represent their client by doing the due diligence and proper paperwork.
My fiduciary duty is to my Seller not another agent's buyer. If your Buyer's Agent doesn't want to have another agent in their office take care of their business when they are out of the office, then maybe it is time to find another agent.
Personally, the first question I ask when a buyer calls me is "Are you working with another real estate agent ?" If the answer is yes, then I refer them back to their agent. I do this not only because of my fiduciary duty to my Seller but also because I don't want to take another agents buyer from them. Even though the agent may not have a written agreement with them, they have probably already invested their time and money showing them properties or emailing them information. I never want to interfere with another agent's business and I wouldn't want it done to me. Many times I have called their agent to let them know that their client is calling other agents and maybe it is time to give them a call. Lets face it...the Buyer's Agent is most likely in contact with them but the Buyer finds it more convenient to call the number on the real estate sign.
Remember...We are all in this business together and we need to treat each other fairly!
It's days like this that remind me of the glory of the Lord and all the beauty that He has given us. Don't get so BUSY with life that you can't ENJOY LIFE! Have you been to the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina when the Festival of Flowers is in all its glory? If you haven't, it is well worth the trip here. People say that flowers make you happy and believe me when you see thousands of tulips and spring flowers in full bloom, you will be happy. The home has acres of flowers everywhere on the estate!
Whether you are listening to the storyteller in the Library Terrace, or the music in the garden..... playing the lawn games or visiting the winery, you and your family are in for a treat! Visit http://www.biltmore.com/ and make plans to visit the largest estate in our country.
After leaving the estate, you might want to take a drive along the ridge tops of the North Carolina mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the highest mountains in eastern America. Keep you camera within a seconds reach so you don't miss that black bear or mother deer and her fawn. While you are making your plans you might want to visit http://www.cometoasheville.com/ and check out the calendar of events. You will be amazed at the ton of things there is to do here in Asheville! Have a blessed day!
Well I wish I had been! I don't know what it is but everytime Asheville has a few days of rain, all the buyers want to see property. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I just wonder where they were earlier in the week when our temps got into the high seventies :-)
I did get an offer on one of the properties so it was a good day! I have noticed many new buyers coming into our area in the last couple of weeks. Must have something to do with everything being in bloom. May the rainy days hurry back!
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Her unusual first name is not the only reason why Hazy Oberski makes a memorable impression. She has a laugh that is contagious and a warm and caring personality.
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