I don't.  My job is to represent my client and that means I do whatever is necessary to get the transaction to the finish line.  

To be perefectly honest, I've almost never come across this issue in 24 years. Every so often I get someone who isn't totally on top of dates in a contract and I need to nudge them a bit. But I've never really felt that the cooperating broker wasn't pulling at least 40% of their weight.

I don't do their work, I do mine. If my client's interest are at risk I handle everything within my power. And like Inna Ivchenko when necessary I send reminders until they come through with what's needed.

I do not even worry about the other agent doing half the work;  most of the time, they are professional and competent, so there are no issues. When I run up against an agent who is clueless or lazy, I PREFER to do most of the work so I know it gets done right.  

There is no requirement that the other agent do at least 50% of the work.  Their agreement with their customer or client may only require a limited amount of work. 

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - no matter what some agents remain like that!

For me, it's my client's interest is at my heart - so do the best and hope for the best.

When all else fails, I call the broker of record. But on occasion, "he or she" is the broker of record  and then I just give my TC a bonus to babysit and I suck it up and keep my eye on the prize: COE. You can't push cooked spaghetti up a rope. 

I dont know but I hear my agent complain about this often regarding other agents.

Good luck Paul, some are not capable.

Paul,

There were times when we did all the work.  We did not worry about it, just did it.  A

by refusing to do it for them

I don't try. Usually it's not a problem. I do what I need to do to represent my client and get to closing

To motivate another person you must understand their value system.  That rarely aligns with your world.  Do what you need to do to protect your clients interests.  That's all you can do.  

    Fortunately, this has been a rare problem for me.  Everyone involved wants to get paid (the agents, the lender, the title company); they hustle to get everything accomplished.

I have conversations about the tasks and say, Are you going to do this and that?

It is not easy and sometimes not even possible.

Only one issue this year.  I keep up with my client and our duties. Call / text / email the other agent as needed.  

I wouldn't as it's not your job. I would 'go around them' as it would be easier.

By dangling the carrot on a very big stick.

You don't.  My first broker told me to assume no one would do their job except me.

By sending 'reminder' e-mails (always in writing, never just 'over the phone').  For some agents it's just a comment or two, for other it can be 'hand-holding', and that is difficult, when you realize after a transaction or two together, that they are not very competent, and tough when I see it, as a newbie Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington. 

when I was actively working, and always as the listing agent, I would always offer to do all of the work....I insisted on having the buyer's contact information.....and I did most of the deals myself....paid the cobroke his/her full commission and never lost a deal....

Often dificult, but we do draw the line on  each agent's responsibilities and at times step back to see how long before they wake up and get motivated or lose the sale.

Sometimes they do not have the experience or the ability. Some will count on you to do the heavy lifting.

Too many agents let you do 99% of the work and it is hard to get them motivated.  Possibly they take on more than they can handle plus they are NOT organized.

I've given up trying.  I spend more energy attempting to motivate another agent than I do if I just do their job for them.

I did ask an agent once how much I would be paid for doing their job. 

I am doing that now by sending out emails that broadcast my expectations

My buyer who represent herself works for CB.  She got into the house by prying the back door. She claimed she know the property before me. I replied I was inside as early as 1980s.... Make long story short she still has not signed the AVID and other paperwork back...... I told my escrow coordinator she got paid but did not pay her due.... Not all name brokerage have well compliance program.

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington I don't think you can motivate them. You just have to sit on top of them to get the job done.

What Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor said!

I do not. You do what you have to do and keep mental notes on the other agent!

That is the least of my concerns.

Just Saturday.....yesterday...talked with an agent three times stating the furniture can be included but must be a separate deal, a side deal between the seller and buyer and not part of the real estate contract. THREE TIMES.

So 10:30 PM, the contract arrives seeking closing costs and of course financing and what to you think is itemized in the contract? 

In your situation I find actually sequencing the stuff is important.

Always repeat and include two lists:

List 1. I need from you.

List 2. I am preparing for you.

I do the same as Kathleen.

 Good morning Paul. Some folks are just so damn lazy they won't get out of their own way. So the answer to your question is, you can make any body do anything that they don't want to do.

Good morning Paul. Impossible to understand someone not doing their job and risk a transaction falling apart.

There is no other way, but send reminding to him/her to stay on track and do things on time. If you have a TC, they should do the same, also my escrow girls help me to get some staff faster.

Sometimes it is impossible and I just suck it up and get the job done.