A few days ago, I was browsing on Craigslist, and I came across this ad… Just read this ad! What has our industry done to make some people despise us so much?? Perhaps some very ignorant and perhaps rude agents have called these people in the past…. But the first part of their ad was written with such venom, it makes you wonder!!
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/rfs/557283448.html
I’d love to hear comments…. Have you ever converted a FSBO like this into a listing? Perhaps some agent in SLC who works that area will see this as a challenge, and go after them!
UPDATE:
Thanks to Toni Ellis for saving this listing - Since it was flagged, you can't see it at the craigslist link. You can see it at Toni's link:
http://saltlakecityfsbo.homestead.com/
Thanks for all your comments...
Yeah, I work with a lot of FSBO's and that is actually not bad. They know agents may scan the FSBO ads and they do get calls all day many rude and to the point, list with us calls, you can't sell it. I have had much worse, maybe I will post some of th emails and letters I have had from trying to help people.
Ross Quintana - Team Quintana Real Estate
Spokane Washington Real Estate Experts
She must have been contacted by a lot of desparate buyers' agents. That's too bad!
Chris
It is to bad that agents have all been taught the same old worn out concepts that homeowners are fed up with and this ad show that. I never cold call homeowners because I don't need to. I have developed what I call the fuel to my business to make sure that I never have to cold call.
I know for my self that I hate solicitations and that is all the agents are doing. I don't blame the homeowner one bit for getting so mad. Let me ask you if you are a professional then why are you cold calling. When was the last time your dentist called you to come in for your check up. Never.
Good for them.
Well, it is her house. She doesn't want to be pestered. I'm not sure that translates into hate. Some folks think they can do it better, more economically on their own, should that be news to us? That's one of the great things about this country- freedom to own property, freedom to choose. And just becasue she wants to save some cash, and doesnt want to be pestered (do you?) does not make her rude.
Fsbos want your help, When you can show that its not about the commission but about the net, the FSBO will work with you.
The question I ask is " If I can net you more money than you could by selling it on your own, would you consider working together?
It would be funny i fthis FSBO was in Sales
I guess they want to hire an agent? lol It may have been rude as written, but I know I would be sick of getting phone calls if 20 window salesmen called me. I think that is why the do not call list came about. When I started in the business, we were all trained to make hundreds of cold calls which I could never do. Everytime I tried, I would remember how much I hated it when I was in the middle of doing something and the phone rang with someone trying to sell me something. There has to be a better way
I have read so many "scripts" that are almost identical and I can see how a FSBO would get tired of hearing the same thing over and over. I bet many could recite the scripts to you. I have contacted FSBO and always am up front and honest about wanting to know what is available in the area, both by owner and listed by realtors. Everyone, so far, has been open to talking about their home.
This homeowner is tired of the calls just to list their home, but certainly is open to paying a commission if you bring a buyer. That means they do understand the value of an agent in bringing a buyer for them. I would not try to convert this FSBO, but would love to bring a buyer to them.
I think I'd go nuts if I had to talk with 20 agents in one day, who just wanted to list my house and know that there's probably more where that came from. Some agents are very aggressive and don't take NO for an answer. That's a real shame!
Why would you want to call on this fsbo? They stated they have family in real estate. Let them have their peace and move on to someone who desires your help.
They probably scared off some buyers too. I would have written a small agent disclaimer at the bottom of the ad and then turned on my answering machine or voice mail.
On the one hand, she does sound pretty upset. When we have clients who want to go after FSBOs, I try to steer them clear of calling the home owners. This is exactly why - because at least 20 other agents are also calling that same person about the same thing - list with us. It makes them very frustrated and ready to go postal on someone. We don't want that "someone" to be one of our clients!
On the other had, this goes right back to watching how you say what you say. This is in print, going across the internet to thousands of people every day. How many agents will get the wrong impression and not want to expose their buyers to this type of attitude? There are ways to get your point across without alienating everyone around you.
This is also a good plug for original marketing. Calling doesn't work with FSBOs. Think of something unique and original to get their attention and to stand out from the rest of the agents beating a path to their door.
~Renae
Wowza. I loooove what Sidney Dikeman had to say. If I was selling my home by owner, that's exactly what I'd put on there...even though I've never met Sidney!
Yeah it's unfortunate that a few bad apples ruin it for the good 'uns.
He would be a peach to work with.
Someone got that guy going, but I have seen it before where the guy hates the whole World for months then reaches out and needs help.
For the life of me I cannot fiqure that one out yet.
A number of years ago before the do not call list I was doing this cold call thing like it was going out of style.
I called a guy that was the meanest thing on Earth. Over the phone he would let me have it, and made me feel like pond scum.
Jonelle, It became a point where I would call the guy and he was talking about firearms, and sending me to Jail.
I got so mad at the guy that I called the guy and asked him before I went to jail can I at least see the home so I know what I was calling about seeing I would have all kinds of time to think about it.
He laughed, said a bunch of nasty words, and said you come over here right now.
I went over and the place just reaked of pot.
The guy smiled at me, list his house with me, and i sold it.
What is that noise all about? I can understand where that guy was rude on Craigslist, but ya, he wa extreme.
Thanks for the memories, and I wonder what gets people to the point of all that energy.
Sincerely
Tom Braatz
Sounds to me that agents did not observe the persons request to not be solicited for a listing, and so the advertiser is annoyed... I would be as well, if I were them, it would be like putting my phone number on the no call list, and then having people call who got my number from that list... just stupid...
Agents should read the ad, and if the seller is not interested in an agent to list the house, they should let that seller be, no?
That is so funny Courtney!!! That's what it means to me too. There were a group in my office and they were joking about sometimes there are FSBOs and other times they are FSBAs. We have to laugh at it and hope that we are the percentage of agents that are respected and taken seriously. It would be hard to be called 19 times in one day just to get the listing. I like working with people who know and love me. It is safer and I love the people I work with.
It's obvious that her FSBO post was only churning out agents wanting to solicit her for the listing. I didn't find it rude, or hateful.
Prior to becoming a licensed Realtor(r) I went the FSBO route once. It was then that I actually got a new-found respect for agents, because it was not easy to sell the house on my own. But, nonetheless, I got BOMBARDED with calls from listing agents.
I would ask them why weren't they calling me with a buyer?
Also, there's a Craigs List check box that posters select saying it's NOT okay to be solicited by commercial entities. Agents seem to be disregarding that too.
What she should have said is that I used to have several friends who are realtors. It shows how much she thinks of them. The reality is that you cannot work with everyone and this one isn't worth the time or aggravation. Some FSBO's are very pleasant and appreciate any help you offer, other's are like this and since she is not motivated to sell her house it most likely won't sell and that will be our fault too because took all of the good buyers.
On the sunny side I wouldn't mind a powder day at Brighton, I wonder if she has a spare room for the night?
The seller is clearly frustrated. I would be also if I were interrupted 20 times by people proving they weren't listening to my instructions.
That being said, the prospects (or Buyers Agents) that get past her first tirade/paragraph will give her a run for her money!
My thought is, if you have a buyer client for the property, call. If not, chase the folks who want to work with you. It's a better use of your time and energy.
Key phrase -- "Yesterday 20 agents called me on this ad." I'll venture to say that out of these 20 agents, they were calling to list the property because I'm sure there is more then enough inventory on the MLS to show buyers right now then chasing down FSBO's. (Of course, you really have to have buyers to begin with.)
Nobody says that the person placing the ad hates real estate agents. Just don't bother them unless you really have a buyer that is interested. I'd venture to say out of those 20 phone calls, they heard the "I have buyers" script 19 out of the 20 phone calls.
Come on! All of us have something we are peeved about when it happens to us. 20 calls are a lot of calls and I can identify with that. I get 20 or more calls or more myself daily. My opportunity is I don’t answer the phone or answer with the intent of playing joke and giving a lesson.
Calling people unsolicited is out of vogue. It is one of the 80’s things. Does it work certainly? You have many million-dollar produces that are excellent on the telephone. These people are pros and have hard shells to crack and are task driven.
They are equipped to handle abuse and vengeance from irritated customers.
Now lets look at it from the customer’s perspective. In more cases the caller was interrupted in what they were doing to answer your call. If I have no need for the services of a Realtor or lender and I keep getting calls all day long interruption my concentration or thoughts, I get little accomplished. Everyone don’t use call screening.
Call screening is for wannabe real estate agents and corrupt loan originators. No one else needs it and they are the only to use it. Can’t take that call, he might ask me the interest rate again or to send a Marketing update.
We have made people repel us I have even heard messages on voice mails that specifically identified real estate people and loan originators to “go to hell”. That behavior was not something that we can feel as if we had no influence in producing.
It is like most things in life, we burn them out be over abuse. The same reason we institute laws, someone want to cheat, beat or trick the natural way of doing things.
As long as this or any other profession go around looking for someone else to blame for the perception of clients and consider their reactions to industry behavior, there will be a credibility gap. I see it a wide and continually splitting unless the quality of people entering the business is upgraded.
As long as there are hustler and shysters in the field to take advantage and victimize people, you should expect to receive this type of rage in confronting some people. If you have chosen to market in ways that lead to these types of responses, and you have not learned to ignore or overcome them, you income potential will be limited.It's too bad that people hounded that poor woman to death. It helps to give us a really bad name.
Jonelle:
FSBO And Expires are two of the most visible candidates that agents have to recognize a viable person that has a real estate need. I had just the opposite happen to me. I contacted a FSBO that was local and when I contacted them they said that I was the first agent they spoke with and that they had been on the market for three months. Now I did not call I went in person. I got the listing sold it and the couple purchase another home here in this area. So, I am a great believer in going in person. I also, do not think that you ever have to much business.
I would write her a very nice note or email and thank her for being so candid about her not wanting to work with and agent. Always display your professionalism.
Lorraine
I guess I'm an odd duck here. I saw frustration, but I didn't really see anything I would classify as over the top rudeness. One of my clients that was an expired told me that she got 143 calls in two days after her home's listing expired. Agents were arrogant, rude and incredulous that she didn't want to talk with them at that time. She got to the point that she didn't want to answer the phone. Instead of listening and having a conversation WITH her, they used scripts and talked TO her.
I listened to her issues and won the listing.
I hope that the agents in SLC leave the poor lady alone. I would also bet that if an enterprising agent previewed the home, and listened to the gripes this person (please note, person, not FSBO) has, they might actually walk away with a decent shot at the listing.
The question that needs to be answered first is how realistic is the price?
I agree, the days of the 80's video cassettes are out the window. If you want to contact FSBO's find another way.
Aggressive cold calling is detrimental to any profession. If the ad states that they do not want to be solicited by agents for the listing, it should be honored.
She sounds as though she has been fending off a lot of calls from agents and as she said, it makes her sound like a "wrench".
I too have had to fend off a great deal off calls, not from real estate agents but from sales people selling services to real estate agents and I know that as soon as I answer the phone and hear the beginning of the sales pitch knowing that this sales person is not going to go away easily without trying to make me feel as if I'm a failure for not buying their product. By the time I get off the phone I feel upset.
There is a human being behind the label of FSBO with their own reasons for putting their property on the market. In this case, she has friends and family who are realtors that she can go to if needed. Real Estate is a "Me Too" business, more now than ever.
In my opinion, we need to have compassion for people and try to undestand what motivates a homeowner to try to sell a property on their own instead of treating them like they are idiots for doing so. From what I read, this woman was at the point of screaming because of all the agent calls she was getting. As I read at the bottom of her post she described her property beautifully.
As Realtors, do we appreciate being lumped into a catagory? Of course not! We need to offer the same respect and courtesy to others that we would like to have ourselves.
I would say based on the picture of her "great house which would make an amazing ski vacation/home " I think she might want to consider an Agent :) and maybe a professional photographer LOL. any how I know people have getting cold called I sure do at all hours of the day and night.
Good Luck FSBO Lady,.........
I guess Really its Good Luck to this ladies friends that are agents when she comes Knocking :)
Chris in Thermopolis Wy.
I don't think it was rude at all. If I were a FSBO being hounded by agents wanting to list my house I'd get mad too.
She did go over the top, but I don't blame her. I will not, will not, will not harass someone. I have thought about calling people with Craigslist ads to try and get them to list...and then I put myself in their place.
Lots of "professionals" would call me a wuss of an agent and then predict that I will never amount to much of an agent - but you know what? When consumers vent about rude and annoying real estate agents, *I won't be one of them.*
She is offering to pay a buyer's agent - which is very nice. I would probably call her so that I could see the house and give her my card, and then tell her I'd certainly keep it in mind if I had a buyer for it.
Most of the FSBOs I contact on Craigslist I do through e-mail because of the Do Not Call list. Most respond to me with info on the property. They know I am a broker because my e-mail signature identifies me, as it should. And I don't ask for the listing, just for more information on the property. They are advertising on the list to save money but bottom line they want to sell their property and would welcome my buyers and most will pay 3%. Of course I know I will be doing most of the work for the same commission unless it is a very savvy homeowner.
As we all know, many sellers think we all make millions. Little do they know the work behind the scenes we do.
I really want to say that was funny but that would be mean. :-) I don't think Rachel hates agents. I think she hates being called all day long basically being told she has no idea what she's doing and should hire someone who does.
I wonder if Rachel knows that craigslist can "accomidate" her anonymity by not having to post her email address or telephone number to get inquiries about her home.
I clicked on the link "This posting has been flagged for removal".
Obviously I haven't read the article but if I was a FSBO I'd take advantage of agents calling me. I'd pick their brain because they know something I don't: how to attract buyers.
The link no longer works. The Post has been flagged for removal... I am really curious as to what was said!How could a "rant" be an ad on Craigslist? Was she advertising her own home but ranting about real estate agents in the process? Interesting...
Real estate agents can be vultures. That is sad state on a noble profession. I've said it and I'll repeat it here, agents are what give this business a black eye. It is all about respect. If I blew up your cellphone 20 times in a day with something you were apparently not interested in hearing, you would be a little beside yourself also.
Be more creative in your marketing and perform activities that create credibility and not resentment.
Flagged for removal.... LOL
I started FSBO program once.... this is how it works:
For free, I provide flyers and stuff and my realtor partner provides comps for appropriate pricing.
Borrower can try to sell until hell freezes over, but the idea is that they will cave in and use the realtor who provided the comps.
I approched several realtors with this plan and was told that I should stay out of the realtor business and stick to loans..... ;-)
Says a lot about the mindset of some realtors....
Last week an article came out in Advertising Age bashing realtors. It’s title: Pay Heed to What Realtors Don't Say in Their Latest Pitch, These Agents Will Wallow in Conflict Like Pigs in a Sty for Their 7% Cut. Ouch!
The article went on to lambast a recent National Association of Realtors (of which I am a proud member) TV ad talking about the value of home ownership. The author of the article admits, though, “There’s no quibbling with what she [the actress in the TV ad] says.” So what’s the fuss?
The author says the fuss (and it is quite a fuss) is about what the actress in the ad doesn’t say. (Okay. . . ) The author says that while it’s true that now may be a great time to buy, the flipside of that is that it’s a bad time to sell. And it’s all real estate agents’ fault.
If I come across a bit defensive, it’s because I am. Sure, there are shady real estate agents out there (though all National Association of Realtors members adhere to a strict code of ethics) but most of us just want to help people buy and sell homes. Yes, it’s how I make a living – how I put food on the dinner table, but that doesn’t mean I try to take advantage of people just to get my commission.
(Hey, we don’t fault doctors for making a living helping make us better – and some of them make quite a living!)
In fact, for me and the vast majority of my colleagues, we work really hard to help our clients. We bend over backwards to make sure that our clients get the absolute best deal. It’s partly because we care and partly because doing right by our clients is how we stay in business.
For example, most of my business comes from referrals from past clients. If I don’t get the best deal possible for my clients, I don’t get new ones. It’s as simple as that.
It’s true that now is not the ideal time to sell. I’ve said before that if you don’t have to sell now, wait. But some people can’t wait. In that case, I work hard to get my clients the best deal possible given the current market.
And let’s remember that the market has fallen in the past year, but is still way above where it was before the boom. So if you bought a house in 2002, you’re probably still sitting on a fair amount of equity, and could still sell your house today for more than you paid for it.
Nevertheless, when you’re looking for a real estate agent, shop around. Ask prospective agents for references – and call those references. A shady agent who has taken advantage of his clients before won’t be able to provide good references. Also, look for objective measures of a real estate agent’s trustworthiness. For example, as I mentioned, all members of the National Association of Realtors have to abide by a strict code of ethics, or we’re booted out.
The fact of the matter is that trust is critical in any agent/client relationship. Buying or selling a house can be one of the most stressful experiences we go through in life. And for most of us, it’s the biggest financial move we make. On top of that, you’ll probably be spending a lot of time with your real estate agent as you buy or sell your house (someone likened it to a mini-marriage). So working with someone who you trust – and like – is critical.
If you don’t already know a real estate agent who you trust, ask around with your friends and co-workers. Some might have horror stories, but many will be able to refer you to a great agent.
For more, visit www.MyPhoenixMLSBlog.com
People hate us for exactly what Bob is doing: constantly selling and promoting themselves. I wasn't able to read the link since it was flagged for removal, but agents don't need to be so "in your face" with their marketing.
The article was removed by the time I tried to see it, but I feel that Realtors as a profession really need to communicate the value that they bring to a transaction. So many people see us as just "sticking a sign in the yard" or "just writing a contract". It is up to us to communicate our professionalism and value. Here in Weatherford, Mineral Rights are a big issue that alone can cost or benefit clients thousands of dollars. A good Realtor will make sure that that is addressed correctly. That is just one way that we are worth our "big paycheck". Make sure your client knows that you are working for them. FSBOs are tricky. Most of the time they are FSBOs because they don't want to pay commission. However, NAR shows that 94% of all transactions last year were done by Realtors. We must be bringing something of value to the table.
We Real Estate Professionals need to restore ourselves as honest,hardworking and people with character because the public thinks of us as the total opposite. Its sad that some people make it bad for the rest of the good real estate professionals who adhere to strict code of ethics and try to obey all federal,state and local laws. I hope I am still here when the public doesn't perceive us as greedy and unselfish people. Great post.
Jonelle,
I don't get the impression the poster hated Realtors, he just seemed extremely annoyed, and I don't blame him. If we, as a profession, don't want the consumers to have a low opinion of us, then we must stop the hounding. Imagine putting a for sale sign on your used car and getting 20 phone calls and house visits a day from car dealers hounding you with every angle imaginable to let them sell your car? Wouldn't you be annoyed?
Sandy
I read the post. I missed your point. I don't see any hate. I only see someone that is tired of people ignoring her wishes.
I sent her the following note.
Hi, Apparently, your post on Craig's List ruffled feathers. Whether you realize it or not, you ad has been shared on many boards. It is usually accompanied by an agent complaining about how they are viewed. It seems that they read your ad and don't comprehend a word that you share. It seems that their angst over your ad has created some sort of veil that blinds them to simple english. I think you stated your case very well. I don't doubt that you have been badgered and cajoled and had your life made miserable by agents that think your statements refer to everyone but them. I applaud you for offering 3% to an agent that brings a buyer. I appreciate your willingness to allow agents to preview your home. I hope you understand that there are a few of us left that do respect the wishes of the public. I just wanted to share those thoughts and wish you much success in the sale of the property. John MacArthur
What part of the english language is so hard to understand? Agents bring this upon themselves.
I started to read the comments after I read the ad. I had to keep going back to re-read the ad because I thought I was missing something. I read it about six or seven times, I’m not joking, I thought I was cracking up. Then I thought it couldn’t be the same ad the comments were about. Then I skimmed the rest of the comments and read John MacArthur’s comment.
OK, I’m not crazy. I agree with John. I see a very frustrated person, who is feeling like she is being a “wrench” because she is getting the calls she clearly stated she wasn’t interested in receiving.
I don’t think “I am getting SUPER annoyed” is hateful.
I feel bad for her having to spend so much energy trying not to lose it when these rude, evidently unable to read, people call her.
She wrote a whole BIG paragraph and some people still don’t get it?
(sorry, I had three things come up this week that all I could do was look at the situation and think ‘no wonder people hate REALTOR’s®')
OK, I’m done.
It's a shame she had to start out her ad marketing her home that sounds very nice so abrasively. I honestly don't know how well it would be percieved from a possible buyer. They may think that she will be just as abrasive during their negotiations process. At least if she had a Realtor that specializes in marketing homes she may have had a beautiful postlets e-flyer that features more bright sunny pictures of her home other than showcasing her distaste of Realtors.
On behalf of the agents that have called her, they should not have tried to solicit a listing from it. However, it is hard to call for a client that is interested in the property when they haven't had a chance to preview the property or have access to all of the information we would have had on the MLS. She really should be glad that so many agents have called, most have a pool of buyers that they work with and I would definitely want to be working with them.
WEll, looks like Craigslist has more ethics than this guy ever dreamed of having. His rant was flagged for removal and I was unable to read it. I am grateful that someone was protecting me from reading this guys rant!
These so called "gurus" of Real Estate have fostered and glorified what could reasonably be called extremely rude in any other circumstance. Those who follow these "in your face" tactics are the ones making the calls and understandably irritating the public and giving this industry a black eye!
Desperation and a desire to succeed at any cost is not a justification for rudeness and bad behavior! Enough said!
I really like the marketing strategy this Notary Public uses to get agents business:
Real estate agents can be vultures. That is sad state on a noble profession. I've said it and I'll repeat it here, agents are what give this business a black eye. It is all about respect. If I blew up your cellphone 20 times in a day with something you were apparently not interested in hearing, you would be a little beside yourself also.
Be more creative in your marketing and perform activities that create credibility and not resentment.
Makes me glad I have my own Notary Seal!
I just got a cold call while reading this. lol
FSBOs are just tired of the same old approach. Be origional. Be of help. Right now, they don't need a Real Estate Professional to sell their house. As a matter of fact, let them market their house by theirselves, offer to be the Real Estate Professional to purchase a house. And possibly, while you are helping them look for a home, they may just decide to hire you to sell their house.
Have a Fabulous Real Estate Day!
Oh My...... Did I read that right ? If I were a consumer looking to buy a house.... Not sure I would call on this one..... WoW....
Hi Jonelle, What I see is someone who had the Caveat in her original ad .. NO Agents..and then was totally direspected and violated. I can see why she is annoyed.. People have the right to set boundaries and expect us to respect them..
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I think the real problem in our profession is that their are plenty of agent out there who believe "NO" means "Push me around until I give in". I will not name which companies teach hard sale submission tactics.....their motto is "You deserve to get paid at ANY COST". I have worked for companies that teach you scripts--- and unfortunately - they are all the same. So imagine - getting 20 call with 20 different agents all giving you the SAME SCRIPT....did anyone really stop and ask what the SELLER wanted or needed....it is obvious - a buyer. The only question needed to ask would be - what is the Co-oP, and possibly - if I bring you the buyer, and you buy another property can I represent you....?? Nothing more.
Most FSBOs are A types They do not want someone telling them they can't do it on their own. You will only get resistance from them. Just give them what they want - and maybe they will consider you for being so accomodating.
Hope this helps. Great post!!
Alex and Nikki Aguire
The link to craigslist has been flagged for removal. I have found that are things that one can not change. Often there is a preconceived opinion that is already negativity which is beyond our control. Stay positive and hope for room for growth.
Bonner
"i think that some agents just don't get it when it says NO REALTORS"
Yes, Andres, it's a bit like all of the mortgage "consultants" that insist they can give a better deal, and better rates, to people that tell them they already have a lender, isn't it?
This person needs to have a little less coffee and enjoy life,
my opinion is that there is such a low barrier to entry into our profession, many enter into it not understanding that they shouldn't and when they do something wrong we all get painted with the same brush.
Jonelle,
As you know, Obeo does not sell its services to FSBOs, unlike many other on line marketing providers.
I do not think people hate Realtors; they just have not figured out why a Realtor is important to any home sale.
You do have to tip you hat to the Realtors that did call this person or any FSBO, though...that is working a tough market!
Blog On,
Steve
http://obeoman.blogspot.com
Jonelle,
I actuslly just pulled up the link and it looks like it is being flagged for deletion. I guess the bottom-line is you will allways have people in every industry making it harder for the rest.
So i read the ad in question, which I thought was rather decently done (i've seen a lot worse in the MLS descriptions in my recent home browsings)... I guess I am at a complete loss over the good majority of the comments here.... The range of sarcastic to downright rude to this seller, and her property, and all this gloating that the ad was removed... What the hell is wrong with the 100 or so of these freaking realtors on this board who commented on this? Just how deaf and blind are you where a simple request to respect someone's wishes to privacy are completely ignored? I tell you what, if I were her after this treatment, i would think that realtors are the scummiest of scum... No means no, and yes, it is violation of this person's emotional space when that request is not granted. If i was pestered to this degree - by any 'so called professional' with the world owes me a conversation attitude - i'd lose it on the whole bloody profession.
I love this post. This is one seriously ticked off person. I have a feeling that some of the 20 agents who called her are somewhat responsible for her wrath.
I do think that this seller would be smarter to reject offers of service in a less nasty manner. In this very competitive market, agents have a lot of choices, and we do look to listed homes first.
If I had a buyer who might like her home, I'd wonder what she would be like in negotiating and I might put her at the bottom of a very long list of listings.
One reason I think the public hate us is something we over promise and under deliever. The public don't like that.
In every industry there are folks that don't do a good job. The challenge we face is to offer value to the customer. Once we do that, we establish a level of respect for ourselves and our occupation. Forget about the folks that are bitter towards realtors and focus on who you can help and everything will take care of itself.
Steve Keefe
Who don't people hate?There are people that think doctors are absurdly overpaid, lawyers are evil liars, politicians are crooks, movie stars are overpaid and immoral, accountants are boring, Americans are infidels, football stars are overpaid and stupid, and the police plant evidence to frame people.
You simply can't please all the people all the time, so no reason to worry over it.
I can't imagine someones life being so empty that their heart is filled with contempt for real estate agents, of all people.
My personal experience with craigslist.com is very bad. I had tried it first when i was about to shift in los-angeles. But I was not able to find anapartment of my choice even after searching for 10 days. Then one of my friend advised me to try for westsiderentals.com and that worked for me. I got my apartment in just 3 days aftergetting registering with them.
As such I dont hate craigslist but I would like to add oneexception. That in southern california serivce offered by westsiderentals.com, a local rental company in LA, are great and just uncomparable.
I tried craigslist for about 1 week to get a place in southern california, but i couln't got the apartment i was looking for. I then tried westsiderentals.com and that company done wonders for me and i got my apartment fixed in just 2 days after getting registering with them.
I love westsiderentals.com for the benefits and servicse they provided to me. This company is just uncomparable.
I guess I won't call her to see if I can get the listing. Are listing that valuable right now? I would rather work with a buyer.
run run....now. Not worth it? huh
Jonelle: WoW.. was this guy ticked off or what... Sounds like a bad day for this guy
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There are way too many people out there that still have a misconception on how much time and energy goes into being successful and how we are constantly on a roller coaster ride. I don't think John Q. Public will ever understand unless they have been there and done that.