699,277
I'm not interested in educating a buyer who is "playing the agent game". I will give them limited help and be oh so charming while doing it.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Stefan Winter
Las Vegas, NV
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Shanna Hall
Kirkwood, MO
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Scott Harestad
Grand Haven, MI
921,504
If the agents were in geographically different locations, I would continue working with the buyer.
If the agents are in the same location, I would advise the buyer, "You've got to choose one, and leave the others behind."
Then we would have 'the talk.'
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Hella Mitschke Rothwell
Honolulu, HI
687,136
I would educate the buyer on building a relationship with ME before I would work with them. Getting them to sign a Buyers Representation Agreement would be a start. Often they won't, but that might be ok with me depending on the situation. It's all about is it worth it for me, bowing out might not be the best choice, then again, it might.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Scott Harestad
Grand Haven, MI
1,513,143
I will vote for education any day.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
5,772,575
Chris,
Why would you do that? You are not getting anything out of educating the buyer. A
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,272,548
It really depends on how busy I am and how much attention this buyer demands...
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
516,537
I would not play the game with the buyer. My time is too valuable to waste on someone who may end up purchasing from someone else, using the expertise I gave them. If I find out a buyer is working with another agent I take them off my list of trying to sell.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
4,883,260
If a buyer does not sign a buyers rep agreement I have no desire to work with them.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
61,641
There are some buyers who do not have any loyalty. They do not care which agent uses their time or uses their resources to help them in their home search. I would be careful.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
480,243
If I were a Baker, would I compete with 3 other Bakers, so the Customer can select the cake he likes best?
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Jill Moog
Carlsbad, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
212,755
I would give it a try, I believe in education everytime regardless. If I knew they were calling every realtor of every sign or website, I'd ask if they think I am professional enough to represent them and if they say yes get a buyers brokerage agreement signed.
Otherwise I'd still help them if they called me, however I would most likely focus on clients that respect my time & professionalism.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
4,572,570
Hi Chris -- real estate is about relationships. If a buyer is "fooling around" with the other agents -- seeing properties and writing offers, it's not likely to be a good match. I'm not a cow and my milk isn't free.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
3,416,038
I woudl certainly try to educated them with facts and reason. If they did not listen, not sure i would give them much time after that,
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,800,082
Yes, it's worth a try. Though, I won't be taking them out until I get a clear commitment from them.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
280,599
307,849
If I find out before I meet with the buyer, I will convince them why they should work with me. If I find out at the first meeting that they are trying out different agents, I will let them know that the first viewing is complimentary, and thereafter they will have to make a choice. This week, I had a new buyer dropped their other agent to work with me because they feel I was better after our first meeting. It comes down to chemistry for me at the end of the day, and I am confident my professional services are better than most.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
443,220
It depends on what my relationship to date has been with the buyer and whether I think they are open to feedback. Sometimes, I just choose not to waste my breath.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,770,282
I would address the buyer's concerns and explain to them just how much behind the scenes work we do as agents. Then we would get right back to work finding them a beautiful home.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
273,237
I've said it before. I am busy enough working with actual clients. I'm not going to play a game with five other agents racing to get the buyer to the listing first only to have him refuse to sign unless we give him part of the commission.
No thanks.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
1,726,096
In many cases, those words are wasted. I find more often than not; it is the 'seasoned' investors that play that game.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
292,685
I always educate buyers but I do it in a way that shows them that I am the expert they need and want to work with so if they choose to work with me they get a bonus if they choose to work with someone else thats ok with me and I move on to the next buyer.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
1,622,432
Yes, I'm not really interested in clients who are not loyal. I give my clients 100% why to agree to get back only ''maybe I'll choose you''?
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
613,494
The reason that buyers juggle many agents is because there are too many desperado's that will hang in there for a crumb...
If agents demanded loyalty, buyers would get used to giving it. Just like if agents stopped cutting their commission, consumers would stop asking.
Eve
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
1,153,794
Actions speak louder than words, you have to win them over first.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
4,668
First, absolutely educate them.
Second, I'd challenge each agent running around trying to impress this buyer to step up their games and act like professionals. Would multiple doctors or lawyers run around asking "how high!" for patients? Would they, looking desperate for their next client, be impressive and build a sense that they are the Professionals?
Then why would we act any differently? Be available, build a relationship, but at some point recognize your time is very valuable and ask the buyer "If I'm going to act like your agent, I need to BE your agent."
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
634,482
I ask for a commitment to work with me exclusively. Otherwise it's a waste of valuable time.
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
1,466,207
Chris Lima I once asked a potental buyer to sign a BBA. He wouldn't sign because he didn't know what to tell the other ten agents he was working with. Next!
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Chris Lima
Port St Lucie, FL
429,033
I want to thank all of you for some great advice. I know there are a ton of variables that go into deciding whether that type of customer is worthy of our precious time. My criteria has certainly changed a bit over the years. I will still try and help but I find cutting the ties is sometimes the only viable option. This question came up with last night with a brand new agent who is trying to be all things to everybody and is quickly becoming frustrated by the lack of regard that some people have for her time and the fact that her buyer lied to her.