Debbie,

Thanks for your email! I'd be happy to share information about comparable homes. However, "comparable" all depends on exactly what you are looking for, so we'd have to talk in detail for me to be able to provide appropriate information. Please contact me on 914-419-0270 at your earliest convenience and I'll be able to assist.

Kat

(PS, if they left a phone number I'd do the same thing on their voice mail which I'm sure the call would go to)

That so sounds like someone wanting to go straight to the listing agent to "save" the buyer's agent commission.

I typically respond back with something along the lines of each home's market value is a case by case basis and a service I provide for buyers that hire me to represent them.

If you're the listing agent, "Thank you for your interest in this property.  Are you working with an agent?  If so, they'll be happy to provide the information you've requested.  If you'd like to work with me, please provide your phone number to me or give me a call."

If the person contacted you with the idea that you'd represent them as their buyer's agent, "Thank you for contacting me regarding the house on [Blank] Street.  If you would be so kind as to tell me how you found your way to me, I'd really appreciate it."

Maybe it's a referral from one of your happy clients.  Probe and find out. 

Sounds like a seller wanting comps for a FSBO. I would say,  "I would be happy to meet and go over the comps in that area.  Can you meet me at my office this week to discuss this in detail."  That should end it pretty quickly if she is just using you.

"Terrific!  Let's schedule a time to talk "live" via GoToMeeting to discuss the process, at the end of which I will have an Agency Disclosure and a Buyer Advisory for you to sign, which our brokerage requires for me to legally represent you in the purchase of a home".

On the call - name, mailing address, phone number(s), have you spoken with a lender, here's how we work, AD, BA and Buyer Broker Agreement - review.  Property requirements.

Following the call - Buyer DocuSigns required documents.

Following receipt of DocuSign - set up portal (automatic search based on property requirements) in the MLS.

Stay in touch!

I'd respond by saying why don't you provide me your phone number and we'll chat.

I'm more than happy to go through those comparables with you.  Please feel free to call me at 1-800-ohyeahright, and we'll set up a time when we can get together and review them.

Kathleen Daniels When I receive these type of emails, I respond with asking for their telephone number so we can discuss their specific requirements. If I don't get a response, it only cost me the time to send an initial email.

Ignore and delete.

I always google the email or phone number or name to see who it is that I might want to interview for a client.

Kat Palmiotti has a great suggestion 

I'd want to have a conversation and ask a few questions so I could help as best as possible. My guess there would never be a call. Why would I share comps with someone I have no relationship with? Or tell them to check Zillow!

I'd write them back and suggest we get together to look at houses in the desired area.  I may even have them sign that evil buyer-broker agreement if I think they're trying to get me to act as their agent for free, while going direct to the seller/listing agent.

I wouldn't just send the comps.  If that's all they want I'd point them to Zillow.

Sounds like a FISBO to me! Or someone double checking their agent. I don't give anything out until I've had a chance to talk to them.

Hi Debbie, i would love to help, what price range are you looking for? I would love to meet with you at my office at when your ready, i know main street very well , it is in my specialized area. lets meet and we can see exactly what is happening currently in the market and look at what is out there. thanks my number is 123456 (good lord dont use my spelling or grammar lol)

Hi Kathleen - There is a slim chance that's not a scam, so I reply with a nice request that they give me a call to discuss their needs so I can respond correctly. That's where it usually ends.

I request a telephone number to enable me to speak directly with them so I can better serve their needs and reduce search frustration and fatigue.

Nope, not me. Smells of I saw a FSBO & am not sure of the price. 

Well, if I didn't delete it outright (and that's a distinct possibility), I like Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers 's answer.  I wouldn't waste too much time on it. 

call me and we'll have a discussion first....

I like Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA & Liz and Bill Spear's responses.

Go to Barbara Todaro's comment!

It depends.  The address is my listing.

Thank Debbie for her email.   I would send her a link to property website and suggest they contact me for additional information and explanation.

For a property that is not my listing.

Thank her again for the email.   Let's discuss what is important to you.  I can be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx.   

I'd ask for a phone number and then engage them in a conversation about what kinds of homes they're looking for and are they working with an agent.

You have some good answers.

I would respond - please call me at your earliest convenience to discsuss your needs

I would not just sending the info without having a conversation with them. Are the pre qualified? When are they looking to move? have they been to this area before?

I reply asking for their phone number.

If email does not have my name, I just delete it. Or answer with a line to give me a call/text since i need more details on that search to provide the most accurate information.

Kathleen Daniels - I do receive such emails. I simply respond to them requesting additional information and if they have pre-approval.

I use email tracking software that lets me know if they opened the email or not - so if they send another email with the same request, it just gets reported as SPAM (in gmail.)

Debbie, call me, let's talk about when we can meet to discuss what you are looking for and if you are qualified.

Tammy

Hey that's not from me! LOL. I know you know. 

I would try sending them an email to ask if you could talk with them. That conversation might really clue you in as to what this person is really up to. 

Kat Palmiotti gave you my answer.

No I will not spend time on this but woud request a phone number so I could make a connection before I spent any time on providing data.

I agree with Liz and Bill Spear ......What they said!

Lots of excellent comments before me.

Does not sound like a buyer.

I would like to know about how to make a killing on Wall Street stocks. Send me the details please at your earliest convenience..I appreciate your time. I wonder what a stock broker would say to that? A doctor? An attorney?

Dear Debbie,

   My "valuable time" is $250 per hour, two hour minimum.  You can wire me the funds, or send a check or money order.  Let me know how you wish to proceed.

NOTHING in real estate or financing is that easily answered, Kathleen Daniels ... the question is way too vague to provide any info or answer of value.  I think I'd let them know that you need more info from them to narrow your reply (and returned info) to something worthwhile and of real value to them.  If they don't understand that ... or don't want to comply, I think you know how serious they were about working with you ...

Gene

With the delete key.

I would first ask if they have a agent.

If I was going to respond back, I would ask them a question or two, and not answer their question specifically Kathleen Daniels.  If this person was a referral from someone that I knew, they would have more credibility for me.

Personally, I really like Kat Palmiotti 's answer.

I would call them, and set up a meeting, then qualify them and make them a client.

I would provide the MLS Stat Summary page and attach to email. (No home addresses)

"Home buyers," I would continue, 'each value different aspects of a home. Some look for design while others value condition, and others opportunity. I can be a much more valuable resource if we can chat about your home buying goals and objectives. Take a look at the (community name) market report at KDandiels.com  Ten years of trend data with expert interpretation should prove revealing in regards to making a home purchase."

On the webpage reveal the benefits and resources and snag the IP. Move them to stage 2.  Then send a direct response marketing piece into the community to get a few listings.

I will eMail her showing the steep price appreciation and leave same as another blog.