I`m sure you`ve received these type of calls from agents who surf Realtor.com rather than searching the MLS.
These agents don`t want to pay Board dues,and believe it`s our job to accommodate their requests.
For the record I rarely give out showing instructions, I leave that to our office.
If you don`t have the tools to ply your trade how can you succeed?
These agents don`t want to pay Board dues,and believe it`s our job to accommodate their requests.
For the record I rarely give out showing instructions, I leave that to our office.
If you don`t have the tools to ply your trade how can you succeed?
Many want to blame others for their problems,should they?
Yesterday, we received a rash of calls from the same Realtor seeking:
1- Showing Instructions.
2- Wanting us to meet them at the property because they don`t own a SUPRA key!
The showing instructions on the MLS clearly state "Vacant,No Appt. on Supra.
Majority of agents who view the MLS see this and know what to do.
Not this person!
The Conversation is as follows:
Misinformed Agent: Hello, we`re looking at Realtor.com for our client. We like to schedule an appointment to see this home. What are the showing instructions?
Me: Please call our office for all showing instructions. Thank You!
Misinformed Agent: Where does it say that?
Me: It clearly mentions it on the MLS.
Misinformed Agent: I don`t have access to the MLS.
Me: I`m with a client please call our office. Thanks!
Second call from Misinformed 10 minutes later.
Misinformed Agent: I called your office, they gave me instructions. I don`t own a SUPRA KEY! Can you meet me at the property?
Me: Why can`t you call your office and have someone give you a SUPRA?
Misinformed Agent: Well, ahhh,um-mm, ah-ah, there`s no one in our office to help me, can`t you?
Me: I`m really tied up at the moment dealing with our client. We`re busy until 7 tonight.
Misinformed Agent: can`t you send anyone else?
Me: I`ll call you back.
We located someone in our office to assist Misinformed, she arrived 30 minutes late,to add insult to injury stayed a grand total of 2 minutes with their client.
Yesterday, we received a rash of calls from the same Realtor seeking:
1- Showing Instructions.
2- Wanting us to meet them at the property because they don`t own a SUPRA key!
The showing instructions on the MLS clearly state "Vacant,No Appt. on Supra.
Majority of agents who view the MLS see this and know what to do.
Not this person!
The Conversation is as follows:
Misinformed Agent: Hello, we`re looking at Realtor.com for our client. We like to schedule an appointment to see this home. What are the showing instructions?
Me: Please call our office for all showing instructions. Thank You!
Misinformed Agent: Where does it say that?
Me: It clearly mentions it on the MLS.
Misinformed Agent: I don`t have access to the MLS.
Me: I`m with a client please call our office. Thanks!
Second call from Misinformed 10 minutes later.
Misinformed Agent: I called your office, they gave me instructions. I don`t own a SUPRA KEY! Can you meet me at the property?
Me: Why can`t you call your office and have someone give you a SUPRA?
Misinformed Agent: Well, ahhh,um-mm, ah-ah, there`s no one in our office to help me, can`t you?
Me: I`m really tied up at the moment dealing with our client. We`re busy until 7 tonight.
Misinformed Agent: can`t you send anyone else?
Me: I`ll call you back.
We located someone in our office to assist Misinformed, she arrived 30 minutes late,to add insult to injury stayed a grand total of 2 minutes with their client.
I can`t imagine doing business like this,nor would I ever encourage someone to do so!
I called "Misinformed" and expressed to them the importance of having the right tools of the trade.
They didn`t seem to care. I predict a very short career in Real Estate.
I called "Misinformed" and expressed to them the importance of having the right tools of the trade.
They didn`t seem to care. I predict a very short career in Real Estate.
Without the right tools you can`t sell!
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