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Rainmaker
175,614
Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

Depends on how you define they are marketing to your clients.  I would have an adult conversation, expressing my concerns.  If the other agent didnt see what they are doing is wrong, then off to the broker for another conversation.  Good luck.

Apr 08, 2015 04:10 AM
Rainmaker
146,655
Damon Botticelli
Vegas Real Estate Photography - Las Vegas, NV
Real Estate Photographer

You need more specifics in your question like how they obtained your database?  Are they specifically targeting your contacts or blanket marketing that just happened to reach your clients?  Talk to your broker.  If you don't like the atmosphere within your office and the broker isn't willing the resolve your issue(s), it might be time to make a change.

Apr 08, 2015 02:38 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Did they steal your database? If they did then you have a serious problem. If they have made contact at some point with the same people I would say they have the right to do it too. They are not just your contacts other companies may also be marketing to them. What makes you think it should be hands off?

Apr 08, 2015 10:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,934
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Is he or she stealing the contac info off your desk? I would report them to your managing broker and if nothing is done look for another venue to hang your license. 

Apr 08, 2015 06:25 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

You need to up your game.

Unless you are engaged in a CONTRACT with a citizen, they are fair game to every agent, using every means, at every opportunity to distract your list from what you have to offer. This means those on your birthday calendar, all of your family members, those you send newsletters to, even the ones whose baby you may have kissed.

Focus your building relationship and marketing to align with your business goals where you are providing a distinctive service to a very identifiable population.

The marketer (agent) who does the best job, using the resources they choose to use, will win.  The score is not tallied by who you mail to, but who calls you. Keep your eye on the goal. If they don't call you, don't blame it on the competition.

 

Apr 08, 2015 05:03 AM
Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

Man to man talk!

Apr 05, 2018 10:23 PM
Rainer
105,987
Chris Mamone
Keller Mortgage - Tacoma, WA
Senior Loan Officer

AR followers: I appreciate your response! This is what makes AR the community it is! My professional stance is that if you are aware of a relationship between someone in your office and a client, be respectful of that, and do not cross your boundaries. Its equivalent to going behind someone's back and being greedy. My partner in the office tells me when I call certain real estate companies, who he is already working with and out of respect I do not market to those individuals.

Be careful about who you work with because unfortunately there are some people who cross boundaries with things like marketing to prospective or existing clients. In regards to comments below, I definately am a firm believer that if your relationship is strong and stands out above others it is that which will become noticable and your clients will support you in the end.

Apr 08, 2015 12:04 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Talk to yor Broker with that other agent at the same time.

Apr 08, 2015 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

If they are loyal to you, or have an exclusive agency relationship, there should be no issue.   If your client is willing to send a note to this agent advising them that you are there Realtor, that should help.

You can mention something to the other agent, though in most cases this isn't productive.

Apr 08, 2015 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
475,692
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

Provide good service to your "contacts," and they will seek your advice in real estate matters.

Apr 08, 2015 04:22 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,072
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Here in Arkansas if you do have the agreement in writing the clients are free game.  Once that agreement is in writing it's a whole new ballgame. 

Apr 08, 2015 03:47 AM
Rainmaker
7,863,162
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You do not own contacts and you will always have competition. 

Your written exclusive agreements will give you the best protection.

Apr 08, 2015 03:35 AM