Has a client ever filed a complaint against you?

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Dipti Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

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No.

May 22, 2018 09:27 PM

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Praful Thakkar

Burlington, MA

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not yet. But I've got a few I'd like to file complaints against!

Jan 11, 2015 08:30 AM

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Memphis, TN

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Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

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Not against me, because I am not a realtor, but Chief Cook had to answer a lame complaint by a person looking for $$$. She ended up with zip and was chastised by the AG, in addition!

Jan 16, 2015 07:26 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Anita Allen

Levin Rinke Realty - 850-377-4410 - Pace, FL

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After 15 years in the business I am happy to say no.

Jan 12, 2015 11:29 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Filed a complaint? Yes.
Because I would not deliver a list of the citizen contact information of those who visited the house. Of note is this seller would not sign a purchase offer that was 98% of list price nor would she engage in negotiation. She was not going to sell. (Note: she was a previous FSBO)

Then, there are those who went off their meds.

Now let me ask, "Exactly what is the value of knowing if a complaint was filed?" Anyone can file a complaint.

Jan 11, 2015 09:47 PM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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David... I'm happy to say that after 23 years in the business, the answer is "no."

Jan 11, 2015 08:42 PM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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RVA HomePRO Michael Hottman

RVA HomePRO Realtor with Keller Williams serving Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfiled and Richmond, Virginia - Glen Allen, VA

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not yet and I hope never

Jan 11, 2015 02:33 PM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

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No, and I work very hard so they have no reason to file one.

Jan 11, 2015 10:35 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Thankfully no. That said, I have learned that if the relationship with client, the communication, etc. is off..I have learned to say that I am not the right agent for someone. I would rather lose a client tthen have a complaint or lawsuitt. Thankfully, I've enjoyed many good client relationships which inform me about what a successful parnership looks like.

Jan 11, 2015 03:40 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No, they have not.

Jan 11, 2015 02:27 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Ajay Pandya

e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH

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No.

Jan 13, 2018 09:41 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

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No, how about you?

Oct 06, 2017 11:07 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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Not yet.

Aug 06, 2017 11:56 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Oh I have had unhappy clients. and the truth is I was very unhappy with them too.

Jun 17, 2017 09:49 AM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

No

Jan 02, 2017 04:08 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Thanks for the note, Ron.

Jan 16, 2015 07:51 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Great to know. Anita ! Thank you for joining us.

Jan 12, 2015 11:51 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Annette, knowing if a complaint against the agent was filed is a way for a client or principal broker to evaluate that agent.

If I'm a client and I'm about to spend as much money on an agent as I would for a car, or more, I want to know whether or not that agent has had a complaint, whether it was frivolous, malicious, resolved or not, and what the outcome was.

I always extract my emotions from it because it's my business decision and it examines the moral soundness and quality of an independent contractor or any employee of a principal broker and their ability to be prudent and sensible about my needs as a seller, buyer or cooperating broker.

If an attorney has been reprimanded or suspended by the Bar I want to know before I'd hire that attorney to represent me.

If a physician was rebuked or censured for medical negligence it would raise a red flag and I'd think seriously before allowing a medical procedure.

I'd demand the same for any level of professional responsibility.

I've been wrongly accused and successfully defended myself. It had nothing to do with the practice of real estate.

It's a state of misfortune and affliction most every professional will face one day.

Thank you for your comment.

Jan 12, 2015 12:55 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Sounds good, Nina. Thanks.

Jan 12, 2015 12:27 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Keep up the good work, Michael.

Jan 11, 2015 04:29 PM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Nice to know, Evelyn.

Jan 11, 2015 12:06 PM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Ditto, Gabe !

Jan 11, 2015 08:40 AM

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David Saks

Memphis, TN

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Being comfortable with your client keeps blood pressure low, too, Cindy.

Jan 11, 2015 08:39 AM

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David Saks

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Good for you, Ron and Alex.

Jan 11, 2015 08:38 AM

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Not yet. But I've got a few I'd like to file complaints against!
Not against me, because I am not a realtor, but Chief Cook had to answer a lame complaint by a person looking for $$$. She ended up with zip and was chastised by the AG, in addition!
Filed a complaint? Yes.
Because I would not deliver a list of the citizen contact information of those who visited the house. Of note is this seller would not sign a purchase offer that was 98% of list price nor would she engage in negotiation. She was not going to sell. (Note: she was a previous FSBO)

Then, there are those who went off their meds.

Now let me ask, "Exactly what is the value of knowing if a complaint was filed?" Anyone can file a complaint.
David... I'm happy to say that after 23 years in the business, the answer is "no."
No, and I work very hard so they have no reason to file one.
Thankfully no. That said, I have learned that if the relationship with client, the communication, etc. is off..I have learned to say that I am not the right agent for someone. I would rather lose a client tthen have a complaint or lawsuitt. Thankfully, I've enjoyed many good client relationships which inform me about what a successful parnership looks like.
Oh I have had unhappy clients. and the truth is I was very unhappy with them too.
Annette, knowing if a complaint against the agent was filed is a way for a client or principal broker to evaluate that agent.

If I'm a client and I'm about to spend as much money on an agent as I would for a car, or more, I want to know whether or not that agent has had a complaint, whether it was frivolous, malicious, resolved or not, and what the outcome was.

I always extract my emotions from it because it's my business decision and it examines the moral soundness and quality of an independent contractor or any employee of a principal broker and their ability to be prudent and sensible about my needs as a seller, buyer or cooperating broker.

If an attorney has been reprimanded or suspended by the Bar I want to know before I'd hire that attorney to represent me.

If a physician was rebuked or censured for medical negligence it would raise a red flag and I'd think seriously before allowing a medical procedure.

I'd demand the same for any level of professional responsibility.

I've been wrongly accused and successfully defended myself. It had nothing to do with the practice of real estate.

It's a state of misfortune and affliction most every professional will face one day.

Thank you for your comment.
Being comfortable with your client keeps blood pressure low, too, Cindy.