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Answers (13)
- Julie Block, "Julie Block"
- Contributions:5
I would be happy to have you as a client and in return would provide you with great customer service! Keep calling until you find someone who has the time to give you!
- Mark LeMenager
- Contributions:1716
If you are looking in the southern half of greater Orlando I be happy to hear from you. Just click on on picture and contact me.
- Pasadenan
- Contributions:21458
I can't think of any other business where a hang-up call (wrong number, prank call, telemarketing...) is more important than a real call.
- Alma Kee, "Realtor Alma"
- Contributions:133
What's your price range?
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25139
Any agent that is not calling you back in a reasonable amount of time is giving you a gift. they are telling you that they do not follow up, are too busy to take on a new client or figure it is your job to hunt them down. All bad signs for an agent.
You can ask friends or relatives for referrals or you might try attending an opn house or two in your area to see if you can find a solid agent that way. Life is too short and there are too many good agents to wait until your beg one of the reluctant agents to call you back.
You can ask friends or relatives for referrals or you might try attending an opn house or two in your area to see if you can find a solid agent that way. Life is too short and there are too many good agents to wait until your beg one of the reluctant agents to call you back.
- Nathan Tutas, "Nathan Tutas"
- Contributions:61
Hi Dave,
Sorry to here you are having trouble finding a local Realtor. You can see from my profile that I'm in the Davenport area so if you still need someone to help you out give me a call or shoot me an email.
I would love to be able to say it surprises me that agents are not calling you back, but to be honest I have the same problem with most of them and I'm in the business. Let me know if I can help in any way. My info is in my profile, just click my picture. Have a great day.
Nathan Tutas
Sorry to here you are having trouble finding a local Realtor. You can see from my profile that I'm in the Davenport area so if you still need someone to help you out give me a call or shoot me an email.
I would love to be able to say it surprises me that agents are not calling you back, but to be honest I have the same problem with most of them and I'm in the business. Let me know if I can help in any way. My info is in my profile, just click my picture. Have a great day.
Nathan Tutas
- Seth Captain, "CaptainSeth"
- Contributions:142
Next time say you are calling from the IRS.
There is a reason this industry has the reputation of a drunken carpet salesman on the Silk Road. And like the other posters said, there are plenty of exceptions to the 'bad realtor' apple, but you will have to use your personality radar and ESP powers to find one.
To make you feel better, or worse, here's a personal anecdote to the personality disorder that affects many of the people working in real estate:
Many times my calls to other realtors, with pre-approved buyers at the waiting. would go unanswered. So I decided to experiment with the stereotypical realtor philosophy of "more business, more business, more business and once I've got 'em move on to the next" principle.
Now, when I want a call back, I don't leave a message. Never!!! And my success rate, documented, is almost double then when I leave messages. The following is a regular occurrence on my phone, "Hi this is John Doe, I just got a call from this number...."
There is a reason this industry has the reputation of a drunken carpet salesman on the Silk Road. And like the other posters said, there are plenty of exceptions to the 'bad realtor' apple, but you will have to use your personality radar and ESP powers to find one.
To make you feel better, or worse, here's a personal anecdote to the personality disorder that affects many of the people working in real estate:
Many times my calls to other realtors, with pre-approved buyers at the waiting. would go unanswered. So I decided to experiment with the stereotypical realtor philosophy of "more business, more business, more business and once I've got 'em move on to the next" principle.
Now, when I want a call back, I don't leave a message. Never!!! And my success rate, documented, is almost double then when I leave messages. The following is a regular occurrence on my phone, "Hi this is John Doe, I just got a call from this number...."
- Aaron Weber, "Aaron Weber"
- Contributions:11
R U joking me.... It just seems some realtors do this job as a hobby and are not sure how to connect with people. In every profession there are "bad apples" but once you get passed them you should find somebody great. If you need help finding somebody in your local area, feel free to contact me or any of the other agents below. We all have a referral base of great agents all over the country. As my goal is to "Help and guide you in one of your largest purchases of your life, making this purchase as easy and fun as possible." These "bad apples" make us all have to work harder to gain the trust and respect of you (the client).
As for rookies. Everybody has to start somewhere and sometimes a rookie will work even harder for you. They are out there to prove them selves and you maybe surprised on what they can do compared to a seasoned veteran who maybe stuck in there ways.
I suggest trying to meet with a few agents before making the choice, as this process can take sometime and you want to make sure that you are working with the right person.
Any questions feel free to contact me. I work the beautiful Madison, WI area. Come down for a visit and find out why you want to move here.
Aaron Weber
As for rookies. Everybody has to start somewhere and sometimes a rookie will work even harder for you. They are out there to prove them selves and you maybe surprised on what they can do compared to a seasoned veteran who maybe stuck in there ways.
I suggest trying to meet with a few agents before making the choice, as this process can take sometime and you want to make sure that you are working with the right person.
Any questions feel free to contact me. I work the beautiful Madison, WI area. Come down for a visit and find out why you want to move here.
Aaron Weber
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3917
Frustrating, right? I can't believe it either and try contacting them when they have a home listed and you have a client who wants to purchase it...
There is good and bad to every profession and you unfortunately have found the 'bad' Good news, badluck comes in three-lol
If you want a referral to a good agent, email me or ....go up to Professionals and choose another agent from up top.
By the way,there are some phenomenal 'rookies' out there who can run rings around the ones who have the 'years' attached to their credits.
There is good and bad to every profession and you unfortunately have found the 'bad' Good news, badluck comes in three-lol
If you want a referral to a good agent, email me or ....go up to Professionals and choose another agent from up top.
By the way,there are some phenomenal 'rookies' out there who can run rings around the ones who have the 'years' attached to their credits.
- Cathy Morris, "Cathy Morris"
- Contributions:3
I am sorry you are having a negative experience with your home buying process. It is sad and unfortunate that numerous agents are so unprofessional. The positive side is there are many professional Realtors in the business that would be delighted to work with you. Have you checked with friends or family for a referral? That is the best way to find a great Realtor that will take exceptional care of you...ask a friend or family member who they would recommend. Best of Luck!!
- Jim Stevenson, "therealtorguy"
- Contributions:1111
That is why I got into real estate. Twelve years ago, when I was looking for a house, realtors made me feel like it was a big deal if they returned my call. So I went into real estate with a philosophy of great communication and treating people like I want to be treated.
Another thing that bothered me was when my realtor would take a call on his cell phone while showing me a home ... like the other person was more important than me. I do not take calls when I am with a client. I return calls and e-mails promptly.
You deserve to be treated with respect. I hope you can find a realtor that will return your calls and give you the information you request!
Another thing that bothered me was when my realtor would take a call on his cell phone while showing me a home ... like the other person was more important than me. I do not take calls when I am with a client. I return calls and e-mails promptly.
You deserve to be treated with respect. I hope you can find a realtor that will return your calls and give you the information you request!
- John Armstrong, "JohnArmstrongTeam"
- Contributions:265
I would love to help a buyer like you. Move to Bloomington Illinois.
- Dan, "the_country_hick"
- Contributions:4697
Are you dedicated to buying in a certain geographic area? If so simply go and talk to a few realtors there and interview them. You can ask them about their experience and a lot more. Once you find someone you wish to work with they can help you for ANY house for sale in their area.
Working with the listing agent is generally not recommended. They have a legal duty to watch out for the sellers best interests. Would you like to think what that means they owe to you as a buyer?
Working with the listing agent is generally not recommended. They have a legal duty to watch out for the sellers best interests. Would you like to think what that means they owe to you as a buyer?
I've contacted 3 realtors in the last week, via email and phone..no response! R U joking me?
Dave in Clermont
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