iTexas Realty Co. Blog: Is Your Realtor Hiding?

Not a week passes when we don't receive a call from a Prospective Buyer wanting property information about a home that we have listed in San Anotnio Texas. 

We usually chat for a few minutes about the home, then we ask:

"Do you already have an agent helping you?" 

We receive some amusing responses:

"Yes,"

• But I can't reach them
• My cousin (brother, cousin, monkey's uncle, etc), will write the offer
• My agent is out of town
• My agent is too busy to help me

First, we explain how we work in a one-on-one relationship with our clients; much like a personal shopper.

Then, we give our standard statement: If your Agent isn't providing the service that you want so that you can get moved; you need to call that Agent immediately and let them know how you want to work, That includes the following:

• When you want to be moved
• That you want to be sent listings including any new listings from the MLS, if available in their area
  
• Which areas, price range and features you will consider
• Which features or individual neighborhoods you will not accept
  
• That you want them to be responsive to messages during business hours and will offer the Realtor the same courtesy
  
• That you are ready to see homes so that yo may put in an offer and complete a home purchase
  

If you are a "ready-willing-and able" realistic and pre-approved Buyer, there's no good reason why your Realtor can't help you within business hours; but you need to work together with clear goals and an agreed-upon time line.

If you are NOT a "ready-willing-and able" realistic and pre-approved Buyer, who has entered into a Buyer Brokerage agreement, your Realtor may not know that you are serious.  Give that Realtor a call and have a candid conversation about your working relationship and your desire to get serious about buying a home and getting moved.