140,768
I would prefer to have just them on the first visit, so I could get to know them without interference. I would let them come along. Maybe you will,get to know their preferences faster hearing them talk with their friends.
One other thought. Maybe they are very introverted people and they want their friends along so they don't feel so uncomfortable with just you.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
292,685
I say flexibility is the name of the game. I have no problem with this with a first meeting and will woo them over during the time we are together.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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JoAnn Moore
Georgetown, DE
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
1,153,794
Being formerly active in a 2nd home market environment it's not uncommon for this to occur and I had no issues with "tag along" friends. One of my favorite sayings though in this circumstance goes somewhat like this, guests of guests may not have guests! There are limitiations David.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
231,224
to my way of thinking, and many years of hard knocks experience. if the buyer needs "help" that means that 1) the other person is way overbearing or 2) the buyer is incapable of making decisions on their own. either way its not good. and it only gets worse if you do get in contract my line, of "oh, i didnt realize you will be living with the buyer" will give them a hint. but doesnt help much. good call to get it done early on.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,239,801
I suggest just you and clients. This will not work..... Been there before.
Too many cooks in the kitchen....
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
150,416
I have had tag-a-alongs, only for my buyers to realize that after one time out, they don't want their friends to join them on future trips. Its funny, but it always works that way.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
613,494
I rarely have a tag along, but I welcome them.
What is worse, is when the friend does not tag along but later they have a "Know it all" opinion which is not in sync with the reality of the real estate market.
Eve
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,622,432
I'd certainly go the first time to meet a client. Some people need entourage till they know you better and trust you.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
432,957
Take them once- usually the tag alongs annoy them more than they annoy you- So it really depends on price range- it is worth 4 hours of your time to figure it out?
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
400,356
It can go either way. Sometimes the tag alongs throw up roadblocks and other times, they lend support.
I'd go out with them at least once to assess the situation. It could be that their friends are supportive and may be thinking of following their friends to move to the area as well and want to get a preview.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,216,213
No fan of tag alongs! Tend to become authorative "Uncle Louie's" with poor advice!
6,392,899
If anyone is going to influence their buying decision, I want them along right from the start, saves time and repeated steps later.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,727,873
If they have tag alongs, it could be a pain, or the taggers could be possible buyers down the road. I call them The Advisory Committee, and I'll suck up - it's gotten me some great referrals in the past.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,258
I don't mind...If family are going to be part of the search prcess and often are, let them mess up a sale before I write the contract
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,882,349
It depends if the tag alongs are part of the decision process. In that case I want them to attend. Otherwise no they just suck the oxygen out of the room.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
212,755
I take tag alongs all the time, not prefered, but a lot of people like that feedback for some reason. At times the tag along has sold the house far easier than I did.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,772,575
David,
You are right that quite often the friends are "expert critics". There is no doubt about that. And sometimes, friends are enthusiastic advocates and very supportive. Certain cultures bring the whole family along. We just have to relax and go with the flow. A
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
921,504
No problem. Keep the size to not more than two friends (must respect the home owner).
I'll make them fall in love with the lifestyle offered in the Sunshine State.
Sell them all a house.
And my cost for these referrals?
The first trip is seldom the buying trip.
1,052,056
Deal killers, you mean? ;)
I like to do a 1-time recon with res. prospectives. So they can see if they like me, and v/v. Bring your friends, if they are also looking to buy and do not have an agent. :)
That is strike one for them.
4,935,556
I had the same situation last month and the tag along talked them out of more homes.
1,513,143
516,337
I haven't had any issues if they have tag along friends with them during the showing. For the most part, it actually worked out better when they did. Good luck!
5,868,372
I would recomment on the first day/days out to just be the true buyers, and if they find homes they love, return with their friends.
5,104,931
I don't mind tag-alongs. Have often sold a home afterwards to the tag-alongs or even before I sold one to the original prospect.
1,725,896
It does happen and it sounds like this as to be a fishing expedition. Some prospects never buy, but others may take a few years. We just provide them the info they want and offer our assistance.
1,525,616
I don't really object to friends or family coming along to view the house that the buyer like after the buyers have narrowed it down to one or two.
7,835,272
I really do not care who they bring with them if they are qualified and serious prospects.
900,008
I don't like tag-alongs as they seriously muddy the waters with their "advice", but I wouldn't turn them away. Sounds like it could be a tourist visit; never know.
634,482
I've had some good experiences when a friend accompanied the buyers, David. It doesn't happen often but I can't recall a time when it was a negative.