All real estate agents aren't brain dead. Are they?

[Caterina Platt]

No, not all Realtors are brain dead. This one may be heavy hitter which is something to be respected, but it is sad when they get so wrapped un in themselves that they forget the rest of the folks in the transaction are professionals who also work for a living and on a time schedule, and deserve respect as well. Extra trip fee definitely! And do not be the slightest bit waivering in your mannerisms as you inform them of this charge. Bet they didn't spend 20 minutes breezing thru the listing appointment did they?

Some sellers are paranoid about their belongings and don't want anyone there unless their own trusted agent is present. I can understand that, however, if the agent was booked that closely on the day of the inspection, he/she should have confirmed with you for an estimated amount of time required. His/her irresponsibility caused the extra trip charge.

 

[Jim McGrath]

J McGrath;
It appears you never got into the dwelling :? Did it close :?: :?: and if it did and they got their $250,000 commission - they did one helluva job and thats Service with a capital "S" , as they made the deal happen.


the lighter side 8)

You may call it service, I call it disservice, when a Realtor® is too busy and the assistant is too busy, and too disinterested to participate in closing the sale properly. I think the Realtor® owes it to their client, who is out of the state, at home, to make sure everything goes as it should.

Jim McGrath

 

[slacker]

<span style='color:blue'>I get the ol’ “how much longer are you going to be?" all the time. Usually with currently vacant properties. Most of the time they will let me lock up without a problem. When they want me to leave I tell them I need to take a quick look at the garage. Then I unlock one door, drive around the block let myself back in and finish up. No blood, no foul. F’ em if they can’t take a joke.</span>

 

[Tim The Enchanter]

Slacker, I like your thought :lol:, back door man! the only thing being the house was still occupied, I had no idea when the owners would return. Would hate to be there "finishing up" after the agent "kicked me out" if the owner shows.

I don't know this agent is too much of a "heavy hitter". I've heard the name, but around here $1.2M doesn't make you too heavy. Lotsa places in that $ range. I guess she's not brain dead either to have pulled in the listing and fat commission.

Graham, It's not taken personally. Leggett I think you nailed it, agent thinks they are of the same cloth as the buyer (rich), and I'm the same cloth as the gardner (poor). So, she's a snob!? Oh well, not my problem and I'm over it. jrotta, yes their rushing, but I'm NOT in the "#2" business. :lol: I don't take any, & I don't give any #2.

Jim McGrath (any relation to Jeremy?) I've had a deal or 2 like that. Problem is, you never go you don't even get a trip fee.

Wayne! Love this forum... :!:

 

[Bryan (OK)]

Lee in LA,

Jeremy being of knobby two wheeled persuasion??

 

[Anonymous]

Especially when I come in 'low'...the LO's always
tell me the owner complained I was only there
a few minutes....."How could he have done a
good job??"

I'm only in the house for 10 to 15 minutes,
then I'm outside on a 1004.

On a 2055, I tell the owner the lender is
only interested in a limited report with
information only on room, bedroom, bath
count, fireplace, and appliances, siding,
and roof. "I'll just be walking through the
house." And it only takes me about 5 to
8 minutes inside.

I once had a owner call me and ask if it
was normal that an appraiser (nubee) had
spent 8 hours at the house....and it totally
ruined their weekend.

elliott

ps. And I've never been sued

 

[Tim The Enchanter]

Bryan OK,

Yep that's the guy.

 

[Caterina Platt]

I do generally ask the homeowner several questions. I do an interior sketch of the home whether it is for a 1004, or 2055 I/E. Unless I am put under a super time crunch by the lender, I include an interior drawing in my reports. It is approximate (which I state on the drawing itself), as I don't measure interior walls. I know this isn't required, however, with add ons, remodels and older homes, it clears up any questions regarding functional floorplans. This sketching also requires me to slow down and see things I may not with a quick walk thru.

I make it a point to talk with the homeowner about what appear to be recent updates, they always love to tell you about their home (and you may learn something :idea: ). When I leave, I may say something like "Well, now we're done with the easy part." Especially if they say something like "Is that all???" Most just want to know what they're spending their money on. I don't get too in depth, but it's just good customer skills to be able to 'sell the value of your work'. A quick explanation to those inquiring minds about 3 comparables, and research and they generally realize the report takes a bit of work. Nuff said, they are at ease, and I didn't hold an impromptu course on appraisal theory.

 

[Jo Ann Meyer Stratton]

Caterina:

You have just described my process! Regardless of the type of report I am going to send the client, I do the same amount of looking, measuring, asking questions, and sketching on every assignment of when I can get inside the house. You even use "my" sentence to the home ower: This is the easy part, now the time consuming and difficult part is ahead in the office. The home owner usually feels sorry for me that I have so much work ahead of me after I leave their home just for their benefit! My 2055 interior sketches for the client just have the exterior walls, but my URAR have the room sketched in. I do make different livable areas for each addition for illustration on the 2055 as well as the URAR. Later if they decide they want a URAR instead, then it is easy to add the interior room sketch. It also reminds me a year or two later of the info on the house, when I want to use it for a comparable when it sells later, the original order several years ago might have been for a refinance.

 

[bobburnitt]

When someone is "too busy for a necessary part of the process, their time management sucks, not too mention their priorities. Extra fee, damn straight. I'll keep going out as long as I can keep charging.

BB