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Rainmaker
112,714
Anita Allen
Levin Rinke Realty - 850-377-4410 - Pace, FL
Your Realtor for NW Florida, Pace/Milton/Pensacola

The lack of communication drives my nuts.  A simple text saying,  "I'm with someone now.  I will get back to you asap".  But no, I've waited a couple of days and then have to contact the other agent again before hearing from them.  No excuse.

Sep 24, 2015 02:59 AM
Rainer
21,675
Amanda at VA HLC & FedHomeLoan
VA Home Loan Centers - San Diego, CA
Social Media, Content & Client Relations

I don't get it, myself. We tried to get in touch with a Realtor for about two weeks to just get a stupid RFA signed for our client and she never returns emails or voicemails. Every time I reach her live, she makes up an excuse that they are having internet problems. And she gave me a fax number that does not work. There are such things as smart phones or going somewhere with free wifi, like a coffee shop, if you care enough about your clients. So now, we're finding someone new and not working with her anymore *wipes hands*

Sep 24, 2015 02:27 AM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

it drives me crazy, in this age, its so easy to follow up, takes a min to say yea, nay, got it, didnt get it etc

Sep 24, 2015 05:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

This is probably the worst part - waiting right now for a lender that should have accompanied the offer yesterday, and the response time was an hour ago, and agent is nowhere to be found! 

Sep 24, 2015 04:12 AM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

A lot of it seems to be phone phobia!  It's often the "simple" communications that are the most puzzling! 

Sep 24, 2015 02:57 AM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

The lack of communication is a weird trend in real estate.  I don't get it.

I understand a busy day, but not an ongoing lack of response is baffling.  It could be that rude and disrespectful realtors decide not to call back because they can.

They think that no one will remember this behavior.  They're wrong.

Sep 24, 2015 02:51 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

It's no excuse, but it can get busy out in the field. I'm pretty good with communication and there are days I falter because I'm with clients all day.

Sep 24, 2015 02:27 AM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

It drives me crazy, I think at the very least a reply or text of I got your offer and I'll get back to you tonight just to confirm you got it should be easily done with access to email everywhere now days.

Sep 24, 2015 02:13 AM
Ambassador
1,452,769
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I love how they make me look so much more professional, competent and capable!

 

Sep 24, 2015 10:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,117
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Huh?

Sep 24, 2015 08:06 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,694
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Dealing with some of the agents can be one of the most difficult aspects of the real estate business.

It is best to have low expectations.

Sep 24, 2015 05:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Winston Heverly Laziness and don't want to be bothered.

Sep 24, 2015 02:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,677,265
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

I showed my personal house that is for sale the other other day. The agent texted me when he left and noted "it went well, I'll call you tomorrow. The showing was on Saturday, I still have not heard from him even after texting and sending an email to follow-up.  There is zero professionalism these days, and is why most consumers view us just above a used car sales person. 

Sep 24, 2015 02:34 AM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

I dont get concerned.

Mar 03, 2019 02:31 AM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Did not notice this.

Sep 11, 2018 08:00 PM
Rainer
2,345
John Savilia
Strategic Solutions - Westwood, MA
Real estate sales professional with legal training

Folks have lost their way. They need to be reminded that we achieve our goals by helping others achieve theirs. Effective communication with your potential co-brokers helps your client.   

Sep 25, 2015 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I do not like it, it's unprofessional; unfortunately happens in every industry.

Sep 24, 2015 09:55 PM
Rainer
5,345
Kim Martin
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan - New Boston, NH
Real Estate Agent serving New Hampshire

It really is a bit of an annoyance when dealing with a Realtor that just does not respond.   The communication is not there.  It makes us look bad when we do not have updates or basic information that we are seeking for our client.  It makes me extra super annoyed when I express to the Realtor that this is our third request or whatever the case and the response is, "I am sorry, I am so stupid busy right now."  REALLY?  Well, who isn't???  We are all busy! A simple text response would be wonderful.   Just sayin'.....

Sep 24, 2015 09:42 PM
Rainer
5,326
Tamara Echols
Coldwell Banker SSK - Warner Robins, GA
REALTOR serving Central Georgia

We are all in this industry together. We should have each other's back. All for one and one for all.

Sep 24, 2015 07:00 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Winston - It's frustrating, and I can't understand how they continue to get/stay in business.

Sep 24, 2015 04:40 PM
Rainer
50,728
John Ferrier
Mortgage Network Solutions, LLC - West Chester, PA
20+ yrs as a consultative mortgage professional

Can be infuriating.

 

Have a deal now where I emailed an intro to the listing agent once the offer was accepted, and several times since on my Tuesday update.  No response whatsoever. Found out Monday there is a mechanic's lien on the condo. I spoke w/ title agent about it, emailed both agents and didnt hear back from either one.

 

Thank God the title agent 'gets it'. We had it solved before either agent responded to any of our calls or emails.

 

 

Sep 24, 2015 01:01 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

It use to drive me bonkers. Now I don't let it bother me as much...

Can't change something I have no control of. As long as I am able to communicate with fellow realtors, I can sleep soundly at night. 

Sep 24, 2015 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

It makes me CRAZY!!

Sep 24, 2015 08:49 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

People are people.  Some enjoy building relationships and others could care less.  Some are self serving and others take pride in their profession.  I choose to communicate and expect the same in return.  I'll let someone know if they are out of line, that is unless they offer a unique benefit to kissing their...

Sep 24, 2015 08:19 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Lazy and it lacks professionalism. I think all of us could put more effort into this part of the business.

Sep 24, 2015 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I have no such problem.

Why?

I don't allow it to occur.

Is it because I exist in an environment different than yours?

Of course not. I anticipate failure, and pre-empt it.

Stop relying on your convenience's and start communicating. You will find your persist presence keeps the dialog going or FORCE clarity and intent.

Sep 24, 2015 06:59 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,163
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

We are all in different places and different times. Now, add all the different beliefs and the ways to relaize them and you got your own type of Mulligan stew going.

Sep 24, 2015 05:55 AM