Comments on: On Suing Clients

By: asingaporeproperty

asingaporeproperty — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:11:33 +0000

Well, real estate is always good, as far as I'm concerned.

By: asingaporeproperty

asingaporeproperty — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:11:33 +0000

Well, real estate is always good, as far as I'm concerned.

By: Samuel@Property management software

Samuel@Property management software — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:08:48 +0000

The deals should be transparency with the mutual agreement of both parties. As the mutual trust is key for a successful business deal.

By: Mike Rohrig

Mike Rohrig — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:17:15 +0000

Many seem to focus on the fallout from word of mouth. It won't happen. I know of someone who left the country for several years, until the statute of limitations had passed, came back, and has a thriving and sleazy business. I know a mortgage company that has a bad name with half of the area, but they are still successful because the other half doesn't know and they prey on them. New agents come in the market every year and do well with no referral base. These bad agents just burn through people because there will always be more just like there is for the new agent. And it is sad. **Mike Rohrig´s last blog post..Instead Of AC Try A Whole House Fan

By: Linsey

Linsey — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:01:55 +0000

In 8 years, the number of times I've only used a buyer broker agreement I can count on 1 hand. I was burned for the first time this year. Bitter pill to swallow, but I still don't use them. One time in 8 years, not too bad. I want to work with people that want to work with me - NOT because I'll be suing otherwise. **Linsey´s last blog post..The Home I Rent Was Foreclosed - When Do I Have to Move?

By: Jason Humpal-Loveland Real Estate

Jason Humpal-Loveland Real Estate — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:07:50 +0000

You won’t ever get a good referral from someone you sue. What is the stat? I can’t remember, but something about how someone with a good experience might tell 5 people, but someone with a bad one will tell everyone they meet? Something like that-at any rate, the point is the same-for all the bad “press” you get from suing, is it worth it? Not in my book. If you give great customer service, no one will want to walk away, and if they do, perhaps it is best to let them go.

By: Leon Belenky-Apogee Miami

Leon Belenky-Apogee Miami — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:33:19 +0000

I agree, Jay. It seems so stupid to sue a client for going with another agent. It is all about product and service-if we provide great customer service and meet the needs of our client to the best of our ability, 99% of them won’t ever look anywhere,and those 1% you lose, probably wouldn’t be happy with anyone no matter what, so you might as well let them go. Besides, perhaps they will come back to you after trying out other agents and seeing that, in fact, you were the best!

By: MaryAnn Knell-Peoria Real Estate

MaryAnn Knell-Peoria Real Estate — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:15:56 +0000

Dan summed everything up perfectly. I can't belive some agents would sue clients for going with someone else-when I don't like the service I receive somewhere, I go elsewhere-why should real estate be any different? **MaryAnn Knell-Peoria Real Estate´s last blog post..Help for Peoria’s Homeowners

By: Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:29:38 +0000

A-freaking-men Dan!

By: Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide

Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:52:45 +0000

Well I always get a buyer's agency agreement signed, about 5 minutes before I write an offer. Not before. I fill in zero's for commission owed if they buy something without me, and when the form changed from where it allowed the parties to cancel with written notice, I started using the non exclusive buyer's agency agreement. What is all this talk about getting screwed? You drove them around and showed them a few houses, then they use someone else. Big freakin deal. Don't be so petty. If you spend time with people and somehow its not working for them and they don't want you to represent them in the biggest investment of their lives that is their right. Maybe a little introspection is in order. The crazy thing about the real estate industry is that we think we are above the age old concept of second opinions. It's against the rules to speak to a Seller listed with another agent. If an agent shows you an "open house" you have to let him represent you in your negotiations. Bulls#!+ ! You go to an stock broker for some advice and you decide to buy your stock online or with a different broker. He should sue you? **Dan Connolly -Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..Disclosure: What the seller DOESN'T have to tell you in Georgia