Comments on: “Help! We don’t like our Agent!”

By: Laurie Manny

Laurie Manny — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:01:15 +0000

Sometimes a 1st time buyer has to go through a Realtor or two to realize that we are not all created equal. I don’t agree with going to the Broker unless the Realtor has done something out of line, or to be released from a buyer/broker agreement. I have picked up some of my best buyers as a result of other Realtors bad service. About the flip side of this subject, there have been buyers I did not want to work with and have sent on their way. It is just life, the chemistry is either there or it is not.

By: JohnQ

JohnQ — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:19:06 +0000

I think you pull out you big gun (the broker) and get the job done or just leave. If the realtor isn’t doing his job that’s not my fault. We’re not friends, he’s the hire help.

By: Sparky

Sparky — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:26:33 +0000

Ines, as always I truly value your opinions. It has been my experience that when clients encounter such problems, they simply disappear and never say anything to anyone. I want to prevent that disappearing act. I agree that good, open communication is the key. My initial advice was to talk directly to the Agent. If for some reason that doesn’t work, then to me, going to the Broker is the next logical step. Agent Smith may be clueless, or get defensive. Maybe Agent Smith is a new agent and needs some friendly intervention from his Managing Broker. One size won’t fit all, but at least the Client’s concerns are addressed and hopefully resolved. Thank you so much for stopping by!

By: Ines Hegedus-Garcia (from the RICK & INES team)

Ines Hegedus-Garcia (from the RICK & INES team) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:09:22 +0000

Rich - you know I always love your posts and agree with you most of the time but going to the agent’s broker? really? I would feel like a tattle tail. I always think communication is the key, even if you ARE uncomfortable with it. If Agent Smith is doing his job and his job is not good enough - the best route is to tell him as soon as possible so he does not loose any more time. You may even reach a creative road out —>Agent Smith could refer the buyer to another agent that fits the seller’s needs better and could get a referral fee from that.