Comments on: Lies Real Estate Agents Tell Homeowners With Expired Listings http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/ Find out what the real estate industry isn't telling you, as told by a licensed Realtor Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:45:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Bill Petrey, Realtor http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2399 Bill Petrey, Realtor Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:02:12 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2399 Steve: You're so right. Taking the time to know the house and neighborhood may also give them better marketing ideas too. Not only would familiarity increase sales, but if they just followed up on interested clients to try to encourage the sale. Steve:
You’re so right. Taking the time to know the house and neighborhood may also give them better marketing ideas too. Not only would familiarity increase sales, but if they just followed up on interested clients to try to encourage the sale.

]]> By: Steve http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2398 Steve Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:03:21 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2398 The thing that gets me about real estate agents is if they just took a little bit more time to get to know your property, its features and selling points rather than just trying to get you on the books this additional knowledge would shine through when carrying out viewings and would lead to faster sales. win - win. Unfortunately this level of interest is not too common. The thing that gets me about real estate agents is if they just took a little bit more time to get to know your property, its features and selling points rather than just trying to get you on the books this additional knowledge would shine through when carrying out viewings and would lead to faster sales. win – win. Unfortunately this level of interest is not too common.

]]> By: Bill Petrey, Realtor http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2375 Bill Petrey, Realtor Wed, 18 May 2011 23:48:19 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2375 Jane: So true, but they're not all that bad. The most important thing you can do is be skeptical during the interview and do some homework before hiring your agent. If you put the efforts into hiring, you can find an agent you can trust and rely on. Jane:
So true, but they’re not all that bad. The most important thing you can do is be skeptical during the interview and do some homework before hiring your agent. If you put the efforts into hiring, you can find an agent you can trust and rely on.

]]> By: Jane Levington http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2373 Jane Levington Wed, 18 May 2011 09:12:40 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2373 The most important is we have to know what we like so that we do not depend our decisions to the agents. We should never trust anyone. We have to be careful always. We must make sure that agents are not lying to us before we believe them. The most important is we have to know what we like so that we do not depend our decisions to the agents. We should never trust anyone. We have to be careful always. We must make sure that agents are not lying to us before we believe them.

]]> By: Bill Petrey, Realtor http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2366 Bill Petrey, Realtor Wed, 11 May 2011 18:37:06 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2366 Bill: Yes, I am happy to say that there are lots of good agents out there. You just have to know what to look for. To me, the most important thing I want to know when finding an agent is how many houses like mine, near mine has that agent sold and which agents sold the most. That's the service we offer and best of all, it's free. Unfortunately, the 80/10 rule applies to real estate in that 80% of all homes sold are only sold by 10% of the agents in that market. We help you avoid the 90%. If you need help finding an agent in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, let me know. Bill:
Yes, I am happy to say that there are lots of good agents out there. You just have to know what to look for. To me, the most important thing I want to know when finding an agent is how many houses like mine, near mine has that agent sold and which agents sold the most. That’s the service we offer and best of all, it’s free. Unfortunately, the 80/10 rule applies to real estate in that 80% of all homes sold are only sold by 10% of the agents in that market. We help you avoid the 90%. If you need help finding an agent in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, let me know.

]]> By: Bill Jenkins http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2363 Bill Jenkins Tue, 10 May 2011 15:44:49 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2363 I can honestly say I am really tired of agents and their empty promises. I've had my house on the market now for 3 years and the number of "I have someone interested" stories we have heard, only to not even hear from them! Agents seem to always do the bare minimum which drives me mad, but then they are always around to collect their commission which they seldom earn. Are there any honest agents out there? All the best Bill Jenkins I can honestly say I am really tired of agents and their empty promises. I’ve had my house on the market now for 3 years and the number of “I have someone interested” stories we have heard, only to not even hear from them!
Agents seem to always do the bare minimum which drives me mad, but then they are always around to collect their commission which they seldom earn.
Are there any honest agents out there?

All the best
Bill Jenkins

]]> By: Philip http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-2353 Philip Tue, 03 May 2011 23:40:34 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-2353 We had one agent tell us they'd be available 24/7. We told them no but we would call later if we changed our minds. We tried to reach them the next day with no answer. Not even a call back. Glad we waited. Good list of tips! Thanks We had one agent tell us they’d be available 24/7. We told them no but we would call later if we changed our minds. We tried to reach them the next day with no answer. Not even a call back. Glad we waited. Good list of tips!
Thanks

]]> By: admin http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-1777 admin Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:17:24 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-1777 Jane: You're right, great agents sell houses and you can sell a house anywhere. However, when given the opportunity to find one of those great agents that know your neighborhood, then why not take advantage of it. In Dallas / Fort Worth, there are lots of little neighborhoods, towns, etc., that have their own quirky appeals and followings. Some areas even have their own small publications. Knowing all this info and knowing the right demographics that would be attracted to the neighborhood certainly makes for a better marketing campaign. However, I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say that I'd rather have a great agent that worked 30 miles away than a bad agent that lived next door, knew the area but didn't care to do anything about it. Tell me more about the Mike Ferry KoolAide drinkers implying they represent your client. May be a great item for Really Rotten Realty. Jane:
You’re right, great agents sell houses and you can sell a house anywhere. However, when given the opportunity to find one of those great agents that know your neighborhood, then why not take advantage of it. In Dallas / Fort Worth, there are lots of little neighborhoods, towns, etc., that have their own quirky appeals and followings. Some areas even have their own small publications. Knowing all this info and knowing the right demographics that would be attracted to the neighborhood certainly makes for a better marketing campaign. However, I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that I’d rather have a great agent that worked 30 miles away than a bad agent that lived next door, knew the area but didn’t care to do anything about it.

Tell me more about the Mike Ferry KoolAide drinkers implying they represent your client. May be a great item for Really Rotten Realty.

]]> By: Jane http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-1773 Jane Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:21:49 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-1773 I have listed and sold many many many listings that had expired with another agent. It had nothing to do with how many other homes I'd sold in their neighborhood, and all to do with managing the homeowners expectations and pricing the home correctly. In fact my most recent sale was 20 miles from the nethermost reach of my area. I was far from a neighborhood expert, but I did the comps. I don't think pointing out how many homes a company sold in a particular neighborhood is lying. I have however, been a victim of Mike Ferry kool aid drinkers who have cold called around my listings and sales, implying they were representing my client. I have listed and sold many many many listings that had expired with another agent. It had nothing to do with how many other homes I’d sold in their neighborhood, and all to do with managing the homeowners expectations and pricing the home correctly. In fact my most recent sale was 20 miles from the nethermost reach of my area. I was far from a neighborhood expert, but I did the comps. I don’t think pointing out how many homes a company sold in a particular neighborhood is lying. I have however, been a victim of Mike Ferry kool aid drinkers who have cold called around my listings and sales, implying they were representing my client.

]]> By: Tess Pavek http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-1504 Tess Pavek Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:16:55 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-1504 Great post, thanks for sharing. Keep up the fantastic work and keep em coming! Great post, thanks for sharing. Keep up the fantastic work and keep em coming!

]]> By: Alex C. http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-1408 Alex C. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:55:17 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-1408 LOL. Funny post, Bill. I would add the old classic "I am taking new clients and your home is the perfect candidate". LOL. Funny post, Bill. I would add the old classic “I am taking new clients and your home is the perfect candidate”.

]]> By: admin http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-1200 admin Mon, 24 May 2010 22:17:47 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-1200 Travis: We don't have agents sign up for this service. All our agents are selected based first on their track record in the client's neighborhood selling houses similar to our client's house during the past six months. From that list is where we find our agents. We start with the agents that sold the most and agents our clients have worked with in the past. Because we use this method to find our agents, we do not keep lists of agents or have agents sign up for our service. So if you're interested in using our services then SELL, SELL, SELL and if we have a client in your area, we'll find you. Bill Petrey AgentHarvest Travis:
We don’t have agents sign up for this service. All our agents are selected based first on their track record in the client’s neighborhood selling houses similar to our client’s house during the past six months. From that list is where we find our agents. We start with the agents that sold the most and agents our clients have worked with in the past. Because we use this method to find our agents, we do not keep lists of agents or have agents sign up for our service. So if you’re interested in using our services then SELL, SELL, SELL and if we have a client in your area, we’ll find you.

Bill Petrey
AgentHarvest

]]> By: Travis Parker http://blog.agentharvest.com/finding-an-agent/lies-real-estate-agents-tell-homeowners-with-expired-listings/#comment-1190 Travis Parker Sun, 23 May 2010 15:30:50 +0000 http://blog.agentharvest.com/?p=681#comment-1190 I'd like to sign up for this referral service. I assume print the form & scan/email or fax to where? We are next to Ft. Rucker, where the Army trains helicopter pilots, so we get 90% of our business from transfers - in, out, and management. Thank you, Travis Parker Realty Executives Meade & Associates, Inc. Enterprise, AL 36330 I’d like to sign up for this referral service. I assume print the form & scan/email or fax to where?
We are next to Ft. Rucker, where the Army trains helicopter pilots, so we get 90% of our business from transfers – in, out, and management.

Thank you,
Travis Parker
Realty Executives
Meade & Associates, Inc.
Enterprise, AL 36330

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