I don`t know about you, whenever I have a client start pretending to be a lawyer I begin to wonder what the motivation to hire a "Professional" is all about.9 out of 10 times they want to "Pull a fast" one and that`s a real problem for me.
There are people out there who seem to be a "jack of all trades. No matter what you tell them,they know better!
Many are either frustrated attorney`s or wannabe Realtors.
In Real Estate there are rules as we all know! For example the "Listing Contracts" are made for a purpose, they can`t be changed.
Adding ridiculous "clauses or deleting" important parts of a contract make little or no sense.
It`s always been our opinion to walk away from clients who seem to "KNOW MORE THAN THOSE WHO DO THIS FOR A LIVING".
After all do you hire a Plumber to do your Taxes?Maybe Wesley Snipes,would!
I was at a listing yesterday where both the husband and wife wanted to rewrite our listing contract.
Both seemed determined to "Explain to me" how to do my job!
For the record I`ve been a licensed Realtor in the State of New York and Florida for 11 years. This is a "Full Time" job for me,one in which I work 6.5 days a week.
I would hope by now if you want to hire a "Professional" my credentials and experience should speak for themself.
I was in a very uncomfortable position last night watching this couple dissect our "Listing Contract".
The conversation is as follows:
Husband: OH! This should be scratched out as well.
Me: Sorry, in this county the all escrows are held by either an attorney or title company. You holding the escrow isn`t an option in our opinion.
Wife: This needs to be taken out as well.
Me: Inspections are placed on this contract for a reason. What you`re proposing is this buyers don`t perform an inspection on your home!
Husband: That`s not right! Our home is beautiful, we have a few roof issues which we`d rather not repair!Therefore, we don`t want to "Disclose".
Me: I`m sorry, I can`t be part of this. It`s my license and trust me my license is worth keeping.
Wife: Well, you work for us! Period! End of the story!
Me: Mind if I ask you a question.? Why are you looking at hiring a Realtor if you both know so much?
Husband: We`re in need of a Realtor who will do as we tell them. Is that clear?
It`s comical to watch these two people in action. Both attempting to dictate how the contract should read,without quite understanding the law. Both don`t want to disclose issues which will "Effect Sale" and they want a Realtor who can slide it all by!
I wished them the best and hope they find what they`re looking for.
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