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Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Very rarely, but more often get buyers who have dumped their agent...mostly after they realized that the agent what not really working for them.

Eve

Aug 18, 2015 11:56 PM
Rainmaker
316,098
Robert Smith
Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI
SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

I've had a couple this year. And one who found out his unresponsive agent was part-time. Ironically, that agent worked under a very prominent and high-visibility agent with a large staff of buyer agents and assistants.  Still haven't quite figured that one out!

Aug 18, 2015 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,645
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

One of my very first transactions started off with the words -- our agent left town and didn't leave anyone to look out for us...  

When people in my office heard about it -- they told me the buyers would leave me once their agent came back.   Although the search wasn't quick -- they did find a home through my efforts.  

Aug 18, 2015 11:46 PM
Rainmaker
1,662,036
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Yes we are seeing the same.

Aug 18, 2015 11:09 PM
Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Dont recall any of those.

Nov 16, 2018 09:18 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Very infrequently. Mostly I get calls from buyers who are trying to abandon their agent.

Aug 18, 2015 11:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

A few and I did not always agree to work with them.

Aug 18, 2015 11:57 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

this is a sign of the times.... inventory is scarce and buyers who do not JUMP are being cut loose....someone will make the sale....

Aug 18, 2015 10:50 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Met one yesterday.

It was the third agent this buyer has been with visiting my listings.

It is highly likely when the agent is advised of this buyer loyalty that a fourth will be in play.

It would be advisable for agents to create a loyalty program. 

But, we should all be aware that the 'interfering father' may have caused previous agents to conclude this buyer is not worth the time required. What a shame.

Aug 18, 2015 10:15 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hey Ed I think this is a very "Miami" thing. I get it often.

Aug 18, 2015 08:51 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Ed - I have not heard of this happening in my area, but I would certainly be willing to work with any buyer who had been abandoned.

Aug 18, 2015 02:45 PM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

all the time. sometimes i see why after, other times i see its a shame

Aug 18, 2015 01:51 PM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

actually got one this week...2 agents met with client, then never returned calls.  I met with them, got listing to sell commercial space, and we are talking about selling her current home and purchasing another.  My gain!

Aug 18, 2015 12:44 PM
Ambassador
6,393,709
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, Ed, in just about any service business there are plenty of clients that have been let down by their previous provider.

Aug 18, 2015 12:42 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Sometimes they previous agent does abandon them but often the previous agent didn’t demonstrate any expertise.

Sep 16, 2015 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I haven't seen alot of it because I'm the abandoner.

Aug 20, 2015 10:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,486,205
Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I don't think I've had that happen.

Aug 19, 2015 04:43 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

More like buyers and sellers where the agents don't return calls in a timely manner.

Aug 19, 2015 02:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ed Macias This does happen. However, there is often two sides to every story.

Aug 19, 2015 12:48 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

About 15% of my business consist of buyers who agents disappered.  5% of the buyers that call me I understand why their agent abandoned them.

Aug 19, 2015 12:15 AM