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- Is it me? Are Realtors not reading what`s printed ...
Is it me? Are Realtors not reading what`s printed on the MLS,anymore?
scott daniels, "floridalistforless"
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Simply put we don`t place a listing in a section where it shouldn't`t be!
Yesterday, we received an "Offer to Rent" a home that isn`t for Rent! It`s impossible for an agent to make this type of mistake,or so it seemed,yet, the fax clearly read "Contract to enter into a Lease".
The real question:"why would any agent waste their time,presenting a "Lease" when it clearly reads on the MLS "For Sale"? Can you imagine the amount of time spent?
I decide to contact the other agent to find out what`s going on!
Me: Thank You for the offer,but there must be a mistake. The home isn`t for rent, the seller doesn`t wish to lease their home.
Agent: My client and I thought the seller would lease the home to us. They`re not in the market to buy now, maybe down the road.
Me: So you and the client are looking at "Homes For Sale' rather than "Homes For Rent" in hopes of accomplishing what?
Agent: We looked at a few homes "For Rent" and didn`t like what was on the market. My client told me to locate more homes!
Me: What would you like me to tell my seller?
Agent: My client has good credit.They can move in 30 days.
Me: How many homes have you looked at that are "For Sale?".
Agent: Me and my client looked at 7 homes in the area, that they want to rent.
Me: Did any of these homes mention they were "For Rent?".
Agent: No,we just thought someone would rent to us.
With that I wished the agent "Good Luck" and decided not to continue this conversation. I`m positive the agent wasn`t kidding, nor was he able to comprehend what I was asking.
Taking a client out to view "Homes For Sale" and attempt to get someone to Rent their home seems unrealistic at best! Hard to believe,but True!
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