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Old 11-02-2007, 12:57 PM
 
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Calling you and telling you your house hasn't sold yet... doesn't really make it sell any faster.

Were it me (and I know it's not) I'd be looking at getting a cheaper agent, and putting the difference toward the list price. She can call me when she has an offer.
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Old 11-02-2007, 02:30 PM
 
Location: Buffalo Wyoming
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Sounds like LOT OF GOOD ADVISE. TALK TO YOUR FRIEND AS A AGENT AND A fRIEND. She owes you ceratin things ( Fudiciary Duities ) as a agent. Shes aware of these and will step up to the plate. Good Luck
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Old 11-02-2007, 02:35 PM
 
Location: In a house
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When we finally had a good heart to heart talk to our friend/agent and told her honestly how we felt and that we were considering getting a new agent she did step up to the bat a bit better. Sometimes a little communication goes a long way!! Although I still would not recommend her to anyone today!! And it did taint a good friendship! Really not worth it in the long run.
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Old 11-02-2007, 02:51 PM
 
Location: N.E. Fl.
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I used a close friend for the first 4 months.He worked for a small firm.And had his hands tied with what he was able to due.I went to him after a time and talked start up with him.And as said before business is business.I changed realtor and we still talk every week.Communication is the KEY in all kinds of relationships.Isn't it amazing that any thread started here someone always has to add your price is to high,drop your price.LOL.
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Old 11-02-2007, 06:22 PM
 
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Thank you all so much! I will have that talk, I hate to make waves but I think it needs to be done.
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Old 11-02-2007, 06:39 PM
 
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. . . and I will second, or is it fouth, fifth, or maybe sixth . . . never, ever, mix friends (or family) and business.
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Old 11-02-2007, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Wouldn't you like to know?
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I guarantee you she won't "be too busy" to cash that 20,000 check she's going to receive in commission.

Sounds like she's got a pretty good gig going with you....no work and easy money.
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Old 11-02-2007, 07:01 PM
 
Location: Nashville, TN
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Thank you all so much! I will have that talk, I hate to make waves but I think it needs to be done.
Blessings, IMO your agent is taking advantage of you and is showing you little or no respect as a client. You may be thinking of her more as a friend than she is of you. Her lack of communication is unprofessional and inexcusable. It also sounds like she is a part time agent with more important things on her mind other than her profession. I would suspect that this unprofessionalism bleeds over into other aspects of her work. I would suggest you have her document exactly what she has done to market your home. Did she develop a marketing plan with you that outlined everything she would do, and when, regarding marketing your house? If there is a marketing plan how much of it was actually implemented? Has she put your house on all of the applicable internet sites with quality multiple photos(i.e., realtor.com, craigslist, her personal website, her company's website, etc.)? When were these put on and what feedback are you getting on this? Some of these sites lets you know the number of hits your house is getting. Has she worked with you to have your house staged to the max so that it looks as good as or better than your cometition? Has she provided you with a regular market analysis on home sold and on your competition? Has this analysis been used to appropriately price your home? Did she have quality flyers printed? To whom and when did she distribute these flyers? How and when has she promoted your home to other realtors? What other print advertising has she done and when? How much money has she spent on marketing your home? These are just some of the questions that a professional and responsible realtor should be able to give you satisfactory answers. If they can't, they are not doing their job.
If her friendship is truly dear to you then consider talking with her about your feeling very uncomfortable mixing friendship and business. Then get a realtor who is professional, cares about your business and will make selling your home a priority. Good Luck.
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Old 11-03-2007, 12:03 AM
 
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Treat your friend to dinner - and fire her.
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Old 11-03-2007, 10:44 AM
 
Location: Nashville, TN
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Blessings, I'd be interested in your letting us know how things went for you. Thanks.
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