CLIENTS BEWARE
I been an active realtor for over 15 years. I have never ceased to be amazed at the actions of my colleagues. On the whole most know what they are doing and act in the interest of their clients but on occasion I come in contact with a person of experience who does not have a clue as to what he is doing. A lot of real estate is handled by process. Procedures are formatted and as long as a realtor follows process the transaction closes. How do you know whether you realtor knows what he or she is doing? It is very hard to figure out. As of late I have interacted with several established active realtors who are absolutely dingy. Their actions make me question how they stay in business. I am not saying that I am perfect because I am very far from that. But I operate with my clients interest in mind. I do not try to pass ridiculousness off as competence. I was recently in a transaction where a very established realtor sent out a multi counter that had no relevance to my client who was an all cash buyer. When I discussed it with her she said it was easier to do it this way. As a result my client did not follow up and the house ( a short sale) is in contract under terms that the bank will not accept and are bordering on illegal. Sometimes a realtor has to make the hard decision and explain to his client the reality of the situation. It is our job to on occasion read out clients “ the riot act”. I try not to take the path of least resistance just because it is easier. Yet at times I sit and hold my head in amazement At the actions of my fellow realtors.