A Reliable Realtor

When choosing a realtor in this market to list your home for sale, you may want to be careful with whom you sign.

The Boston Globe reported the following interesting account of a buyer’s agent recent woes. The agent was hired to help an aging couple downsize to condo living.

The couple had identified a particular large association that housed multiple units for sale. They decided to look at three. The properties were listed with different agencies and the buyer agent called each and left messages to set up showings. Only one called back the same day to confirm an appointment and added that there has been a lot of activity in the 26 days the condo has been for sale.

The two other agents never called back. The buyer agent called both again. One of the listing agents, in an irate tone, yelled at the buyer agent an accused the agent of not being an MLS registered realtor. The listing agent then said the property was dark and needed work. The condo has been for sale for over one year. 

The other listing agent, who called back a few days later, told the buyer agent that he worked a half hour from the listing and showing it is difficult. There is no lockbox, so any appointment will have to meet his schedule requirements, not the buyers’. This condo has been for sale for almost 2 years.

Needless to say, the couple moved forward with the one they could see.

Seller beware, do your homework before listing your home. In this market the last thing you want to do is hire a listing agent who alienates the buyer agent and makes it a challenge to show your property.

Unless you want to own that listing that never sells, seek out an agent that is creative, aggressive and does not have attitude. The buyer agent is an important piece of the equation in today’s delicate market and scaring them away is not a wise strategy for selling your home.