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Cindy Davis (SD Home Source Realty)

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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

there are so many agents who have no common  sense..,,, unbelievable....

Jun 06, 2015 07:26 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

This is just one of many many situations where your reaction is ''What?!''. I recently had multiple offers on the property, accepted ''best and highest'' that looked very strong. After 3 days, the EMD is still not in escrow. I finally receive a text message ( text message!!!! what a coward) from a selling agent that informed me: the buyer changed his mind and backing up. Go figure!

Jun 06, 2015 11:44 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Cindy,

Like, we have often said, "common" sense is not very common these days!  We have been dumming everything down.  As a point of interest those who write political speeches write them for an 8th grade level listener...I rest my case, LOL and have a great weekend. A

Jun 06, 2015 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh that's easy...it's in Never Never Land.

Jun 06, 2015 06:28 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

LOL...before I read your addendum to the question, I thought you were maybe talking about some of the silly questions we've seen lately. 

I'm also seeing a lot of lack of common sense these days. I don't know what it is. 

Jun 06, 2015 10:05 AM
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Jeanne Feenick
NextHome Premier - Basking Ridge, NJ
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The hurdle for entry is pretty low - sadly - in our business.  With most brokers it is all about body count --- get a transaction or two out of an agent and lose them and they still do ok. Problem is it dilutes the knowledge, experience - and yes, common sense of our trade.

 

Jun 06, 2015 07:58 AM
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Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Make a counter offer that includes approving their pre-approval within 3 days or cancel.

Jun 06, 2015 04:12 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Oh Cindy, I have been in your shoes! Sometimes I wonder how these agents successfully complete transactions. And  it isn't uncommon for a few of the heavy-hitters to be sloppy here.

Jun 06, 2015 02:32 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Wouldn't that be fun?

Jun 06, 2015 10:26 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

If you find it leet me know!!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 06, 2015 10:04 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Common sense is not one of the requirements of a real estate license in our state.

Jun 06, 2015 09:32 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Cindy-the lack of common sense sems to be prevailing more and more. This sounds like a new agent trying to do what she/he thinks is in the best interest of her/his buyer. I wouldn't sweat it and tell them there is nothing anyone can do until Monday. We all know a pre-approved letter is worth about well you know Good luck!

Jun 06, 2015 08:31 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Cindy Davis Blame the brokers for not training them properly before hitting the streets.

Jun 06, 2015 07:42 AM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I think it's more a matter of training.

Is the agent new?  Do they need a bit of hand holding?  It could be they just don't know any better and haven't been trained to consider timelines, talking with the lender and verifying the buyer's qualifications.  

If the agent needs help, kindly walk them through it.

If the agent is a thoughtless and lazy jerk, that's another story.  Even so, if the that's the only offer, you may have to suck it up and work with it.  

Advise the agent you're delighted to have received the offer and you'll be in a position to respond Monday after you speak with the lender.

Jun 06, 2015 06:46 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Cindy -- I think many feel your frustration.   Common sense is not only lacking in our field but in everyday life.   

Regarding your current situation:  either obtain an extension on response time or address the issue via a counter offer.   Good luck.   

Jun 07, 2015 01:14 AM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

The offer should be contingent upon financing but no contact info is hysterical.  In previous days I would pull my hair out, now I laugh.  The great thing about dealing with other agents is that when you get a good one you're so happy and thrilled that it makes your day.

Jun 06, 2015 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Cindy. What a concept, "common sense", not always available.

Jun 06, 2015 08:47 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Cindy - Now that is a test I would like to see a lot of people have to pass before working wherever they may be working.

Jun 06, 2015 04:26 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good question!  I think they need one around here.

Jun 06, 2015 12:47 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I thought they are car loan/insurance company.

Jun 06, 2015 07:23 AM
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

A common sense portion on the real estate test would be a great idea!  

Jun 07, 2015 05:25 AM
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Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

I encourage my client to respond, "we will be happy to negotiate this offer after contact is made with the lender."  That is a response right?

 

Jun 07, 2015 02:38 AM
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Michael Layton
RE/MAX Desert Properties - Palm Springs, CA
Experience and Trust

Hi Cindy, That is frustrating. Have found myself in a similar situation a couplpe of times.  I had no choice but to counsel my clients that the offer was essentially worthless and should be discounted due to improper loan information. The buyer may be good as gold but that was not the picture their agent presented to my sellers.

 

Jun 07, 2015 01:47 AM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Hi Cindy,

As I have always said common sense is very uncommon! There are times when I wonder how people have made it as far in life as they have.

Jun 07, 2015 01:24 AM
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Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

I had the same thing happen Memorial Day weekend.  I just laughed and called my seller.  He said, 'Well, aren't they something?  Will you type up a counter and send it to me and the buyer?'  I said yes, did it and you know the buyer suddenly vanished. Oh yes, forgot to mention the buyer was an agent. Guess they missed the boat when common sense was being distributed.

Jun 07, 2015 01:21 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

USAA answers their phones all weekend.

Feb 05, 2019 08:54 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Did you stipulate in the MLS listing that Buyers need to allow 2 business days for response from the Seller?

Mar 26, 2018 06:03 AM
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Good question...

 

Jun 07, 2015 11:54 AM