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Answers (18)
- Michael Emery, "MikeEmery"
- Contributions:7283
Um...no.
Although I did recently enjoy the story about the real estate agent (or was it lender) who drunk dialed a client (ok, former client).
Very fascinating.
Although I did recently enjoy the story about the real estate agent (or was it lender) who drunk dialed a client (ok, former client).
Very fascinating.
Mike, are you telling me you never called a client from county jail?
- Michael Emery, "MikeEmery"
- Contributions:7283
Well since the original posting was May of 2009 I sure hope they got a new agent by now. Amazing how these postings get more irrelevant every time a new person answers the original question.
- Xcapital Inc
- Contributions:37
Sounds like you need a new agent. If your agent is not communicating with you, then it's time to move on. If you're looking at homes out of your range, your agent should be telling you. If you're low balling offers, then your agent should be telling you. You need someone who will provide guidance and feedback otherwise you'll end up with too many questions as you already are.
Your question is "How do I know When It's Time to Get a New Realtor
I have several answers:
1) Your Realtor shows you property and thier transportation is the bus.
2) Your Realtor carries all their belongings in a shopping cart.
3) Your Realtor has asked you for spare change.
4) Your Realtor wears the same outfit 4 days in a row.
5) When you Realtor shows you a vacant home, they use the shower.
6) When you Realtor sees the police he/she screams "Cops,get down!
7) (My favorote) You Realtor calls you from county jail needing bail
I have several answers:
1) Your Realtor shows you property and thier transportation is the bus.
2) Your Realtor carries all their belongings in a shopping cart.
3) Your Realtor has asked you for spare change.
4) Your Realtor wears the same outfit 4 days in a row.
5) When you Realtor shows you a vacant home, they use the shower.
6) When you Realtor sees the police he/she screams "Cops,get down!
7) (My favorote) You Realtor calls you from county jail needing bail
- Christine Loschiavo, "Real AZ"
- Contributions:87
Just by asking this question, you already know it is time to find another agent. You have to trust your agent, buying a home is the biggest purchase you will ever make and it is stressful. You need to fully trust the person you have hired to get you through.
- Everard Korthals, "Everard Korthals"
- Contributions:73
Are you sure you are a serious buyer or are using the realtor as entertainment, looking at houses he or she knows you can not afford or that might be in poor condition.
Are you trying low ball offers that no one takes serious?
I believe what is missing is a serious meeting , writing down all the parameters for your house search, and a pre-approval document as well as a statement from you what you want to spend.
Realtors can not steer you to or away from certain neighborhoods .The best thing is that you decide on a neighborhood, based on a pre-view of the area by you, ideally before showing appointments are made.
A few times I have had prospects refusing to get out of the car because they did not like the street or the neighbors houses, what is not very nice for the sellers who had to leave the house for nothing.
You might have gone to quickly on the road, looking at houses before good homework is done.
Are you trying low ball offers that no one takes serious?
I believe what is missing is a serious meeting , writing down all the parameters for your house search, and a pre-approval document as well as a statement from you what you want to spend.
Realtors can not steer you to or away from certain neighborhoods .The best thing is that you decide on a neighborhood, based on a pre-view of the area by you, ideally before showing appointments are made.
A few times I have had prospects refusing to get out of the car because they did not like the street or the neighbors houses, what is not very nice for the sellers who had to leave the house for nothing.
You might have gone to quickly on the road, looking at houses before good homework is done.
- Ron Humes, "Ron and Deb Humes"
- Contributions:68
I think you already have your answer but are having a hard time coming to terms with it ... correct?
If you are trying to be nice, the best thing to do is be honest with your Agent. Tell her your concerns and give her the opportunity to explain herself and change. If she doesn't, let her go and find someone that wants the business.
Good luck.
If you are trying to be nice, the best thing to do is be honest with your Agent. Tell her your concerns and give her the opportunity to explain herself and change. If she doesn't, let her go and find someone that wants the business.
Good luck.
- Jeff Konstant, "jkonstant"
- Contributions:1970
INPOX:
A seller does not have to respond to any offers in writing.
Fair housing laws place real restrictions on what an agent can and cannot say or do. You say she pretends to steer you. I may be opening a can of worms here, but maybe she knows something and is trying, within her legal limits, to protect you. Sometimes playing "dumb" is the best we can do when asked certain questions.
Sit down with her, have a real discussion about the issues and then decide whether it is in your best interest to terminate the relationship.
A seller does not have to respond to any offers in writing.
Fair housing laws place real restrictions on what an agent can and cannot say or do. You say she pretends to steer you. I may be opening a can of worms here, but maybe she knows something and is trying, within her legal limits, to protect you. Sometimes playing "dumb" is the best we can do when asked certain questions.
Sit down with her, have a real discussion about the issues and then decide whether it is in your best interest to terminate the relationship.
- Vijay Gopalswamy, "vijaykgs"
- Contributions:26
Proves the point, ask for more than one reference and make sure you get in touch with them.
- Charlene Hanson, "Charlene Hanson"
- Contributions:76
Agree with comments here -- time to find a new agent. And just FYI--it's common for a seller to not respond to lower offers in a multiple offer situation, so you don't see a written rejection. A good agent would have explained that to you.
- Randolph Leslie Smith, "RandolphLSmith"
- Contributions:156
You are not missing any secret realtor lingo here,
Sounds like you are describing someone who leaves you lost in space.
If one agent doesn't work for you, find one that does, it's that simple.
You don't want to waste prescious time wondering what is going, you have more important things to think about, right?
A good agent will answer your questions and not leave you hanging.
Sounds like you are describing someone who leaves you lost in space.
If one agent doesn't work for you, find one that does, it's that simple.
You don't want to waste prescious time wondering what is going, you have more important things to think about, right?
A good agent will answer your questions and not leave you hanging.
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25115
Coco is right on. Explain to your current agent what is not working for you, give them a chance to fix it and if they don't or can't move on. You need some one who will work hard to represent you. Honesty is also very important in an agent. Good agents are out there. If you don't have one, get one.
- cocomini
- Contributions:1
You really need to start looking for another agent . I'm having the same problem, and I'm starting to look for another agent. I really think that they want us to offer full asking price, because they dont whant the offer to fall down. But have faith your going to find a good hard working agent that's going to help you. Good luck
- Linda Strasberg, "L Strasberg"
- Contributions:2314
Are you low balling on your offers...are you able to counter with highest and best when necessary. Start looking.
- Frank Becerra, "Las Vegas agent"
- Contributions:84
I would probably look for another agent, not all agents are created equal. We are all independent contractors so the level of expertise, knowledge and so on varies widely. I am the type of agent that has suggested that my clients seek someone else, it is not arrogance, but the understanding that I want my clients to have the best experience possible and a long term relationship and if we don't get along, we won't.
Look for another agent that can work with you and with him/her.
Good Luck
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Look for another agent that can work with you and with him/her.
Good Luck
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- Hamp Yonce, "Zilluminati"
- Contributions:3463
Look at your watch. If it is still moving, it is time. Get several, they are everywhere, doing nothing.
The dumb thing, she's probably not playing. The marketplace has changed so thoroughly, that she doesn't know where to stand. Realtors' have lost control and are panicked. You take a person of less than average intelligence, get them in a good tizzy, and then ask them to help you. They can't, they are too busy trying to save themselves.
The dumb thing, she's probably not playing. The marketplace has changed so thoroughly, that she doesn't know where to stand. Realtors' have lost control and are panicked. You take a person of less than average intelligence, get them in a good tizzy, and then ask them to help you. They can't, they are too busy trying to save themselves.
- William Metzker, "MrLiam"
- Contributions:209
No secret. It's bad service. Get another agent.
How do I know it is time to get a new realtor?
She shows me a house and then pretends that she is stearing me away from it. She won't tell me why. Some times she won't take us back for a second viewing.
When I made an appointment to request another review. Tells us we are locked out of a property. I even made an offer on a house. When the deadline came, there was no counter offer or rejection presented to us in writing. She just told us that we needed to make a full offer now because they have another offer? I thought I needed to see that in writing that the offer was rejected due to another party stepping in? I could in fact put in another offer if I saw a rejection or counter offer in writing. I Find this very, strange! Very passive agressive at times and likes to play "dumb" when I ask her certain questions. I don't understand why she is doing this at times. Any idea's? Am I missing any secret realtor lingo here? Is she trying to discontinue our relationship?
Do you think that there is somthing she is not telling me?
I had a friend reccomend her and they liked her.
Please help!
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