

4,796,638
Unrealistic sellers. Saying "No" can be quite freeing. NO = Next Opportunity.
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Ari Taylor
Peabody, MA
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Darin Henderson
Kirksville, MO
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Francine Viola
Olympia, WA
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Brigita McKelvie, Asso...
Lehigh Valley, PA
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Erica Love
Colorado Springs, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
1,759,637
- stubborn seller
- overpriced
- poor condition
- too far out of my convenient service area
All good reasons
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Brigita McKelvie, Asso...
Lehigh Valley, PA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
5,774,106
Debbie,
When you are dealing with someone who is unrealistic, and you know it is going to be a major headache in the long run. I love Michael Jacobs definition of NO! A
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Brigita McKelvie, Asso...
Lehigh Valley, PA
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Erica Love
Colorado Springs, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,472,241
Many times! Usually over unrealistic pricing and occasionally when I know the Sellers and I will be incompatible with irreconcilable differences.
I'm very particular about my brand and there are some places that are simply not a good fit.
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Brigita McKelvie, Asso...
Lehigh Valley, PA
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Erica Love
Colorado Springs, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Liz Wallace
Rockville Centre, NY
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
5,396,509
Absolutely... all for the same reasons noted by Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 And I don't work with sellers who tell me they just want to "test" the market.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
216,960
When a Seller is not willing to compromise on either price or methods (i.e., Seller wants to be home for all showings and thinks they should do the tours..). Not worth the time.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Erica Love
Colorado Springs, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,585,039
I've said NO a few times and it was because they were not listening and following my direction in that early stage before listing.... no thanks...
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Brigita McKelvie, Asso...
Lehigh Valley, PA
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Liz Wallace
Rockville Centre, NY
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
65,938
When it was not in the client's best interest to sell. Or when the client is too difficult.
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Cindy Logan
Huntington Beach, CA
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
1,547,084
When the seller is unrealistic about their price, that's the main reason.
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
937,038
I've said no when selelrs were stuck on a high list price that wasn't even anywhere close to reality. No sense wasting my time with a listing that no one in their right mind will even show.
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,618,766
Just recently I said no to a seller who wanted way too much money and didn't want to do any cleanup (it was still under construction and rooms were being used for storage from other properties). It was almost impossible to safely walk through the house with all the stuff in there. I wasn't interested.
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,195,259
You know, I will take listings other agents won't. Which means I'll take that stubborn seller, the seller who is unrealistic on price, and the seller who is high maintenance.
What I won't do is work with a seller who tries to tell me how to do my job. Those, I reject. I won't fight with them the entire time when we are supposed to be on the same side. Just not worth it. I'll reject them, for example, if they demand a 90-day listing and I offer to take 6-months with the right of immediate cancellation if they are unhappy. If they instead insist on 90 days, they are too stupid and disrespectful for me.
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
5,293,320
If they want more then I can sell it for I walk away. Over price listings can drain your money.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Cindy Logan
Huntington Beach, CA
1,014,938
2,231,519
I have.
The seller wanted to list the property for a lot higher price than the pricing in the area were the property was located.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
930,545
When the price was too far off from where I thought it needed to be based on the market; or when there was too much work done without permits and seller was not willing to rectify it.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
403,357
A neighbor across the street from one of my listings started visiting during open house and calling me. He said he'd hired a realtor and admonished me not having seen his listing in the MLS. It was not in the MLS. The seller called me and said he reported his realtor to the board because according to the seller, he knows real estate law because he was a realtor in the 1970's. I knew I didn't want to work with him. His behavior was erratic and I avoided his calls.
When the property was finally listed, the realtor called me to congratulate me on selling the property across the street and she asked if I had a buyer for her listing. I said I didn't have a buyer for her and asked how it was going over there.
She said the first time she went there and they discussed the market value, the seller didn't like her number. She said the seller screamed "You're a lying, f***ing b!tch! Get the he!! out of my house!"
It didn't surprise me. I'm glad I didn't sign up for that.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
121,687
Yes, for one or more reasons - Unrealistic on price; demanding high restrictions on showings; questionable disclosures and when I see the seller and I just will not see eye to eye. Not worth the stress, time and money invested in promoting a listing. Knowing the potential battles, it's a relief to just say no.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
280,649
The owner started spewing racial slurs. Buh bye
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
977,392
I have walked away from unrealistic Sellers. After their listing ends up expiring after being listed with another agent or two with their unrealistic expectations, they usually end up calling me. I will then list it if the Seller has come to their senses. Guess who ends up selling the property?
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
4,322,295
Debbie Holmes - at times, I have. I just did not feel it right to take that listing! Price and condition were two main reasons.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
232,409
Wow really good answers. I am in the middle of a listing where I am not sure I can get either what the client wants or needs.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
2,448,781
Some homes can't be sold for the seller's expectations - and their script is better than mine!
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
2,443,346
When the seller is:
- Unreasonable
- Won't make house presentable
- Won't let it be shown
- Is not salable due to condition
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
282,168
The sellers were drinking beer during the appointment he downed three in an hour .... Not my style to work with folks who lead with no self control.
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
3,224,722
just today in fact. I had my value and seller did not agree. Wanted me to list at his price. I declined.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
489,711
Yes, I have told someone that I was not the agent for them when they had to get a certain amount that I felt was entirely overpriced for the area where they lived.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
2,234,865
This just happened to me. The seller isn't in his right mind. I mean he's off his meds, and not looking at the real world.
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
797,229
If the seller insists on overpricing the listing I'll now walk away. The follow up pain is too tough for me.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
3,988,144
I have several times. When the writing is on the wall that I know the seller is not on the same page with me I will pass. It is not the way I want to spend my time.
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
634,582
When the owner is not willing to be realistic about
- Necessary repairs and preparation for sale.
- Pricing.
- Making the property available for easy showing.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
1,466,257
Debbie Holmes Working with unrealistic sellers. Life is too short!
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Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
637,764
If I really don't want to deal with it, and that doesn't happen often. Mostly, if the seller, even after having it on the market for quite some time, still doesn't want to lower his price. The sad thing is, that probably the next agent can talk him into it. I've seen this with other properties too, some have been with several different agencies, each one lower than the next. But would he have lowered it for you, the initial agent? Not on your life.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
1,231,903
Overpriced expectations, lack of seller motivation, terrible condition or unsafe neighborhood
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,448,761
I have said no to a listing. Reasons range from unrealistic price and expectations of price - seller does not want to have a lock box and limit times for showings - to just plain feeling creeped out knowing working together would not be a good fit.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
1,875,618
I had a bad feeling about 'them' (sellers). If they fight you tooth & nail on every step of getting the house ready, etc.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,420,523
Debbie Holmes I turn down a listing from a relative. The owner and property would cause me problems.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,184,314
Yes. Seller want to list at a ridiculous price.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,529
Yes, many time for many reasons.
Price
condition
attitude...ect
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
797,557
I have but only when they think they have a golden toilet or testing the waters.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
3,694,016
Yes many times over the years. Unrealistic sellers or sellers that just aren't a good match.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,562,435
YES! Reasons could be:
- Not in a community that I serve
- Unrealistic with regards to price
- Unrealistic with regards to staging, preparation for the market
- Unrealistic showing times - I've had some suggest 'no weekend showings' which is THE most toured time in our area and that is seriously limiting to procuring a buyer. As well, it makes my phone ring off of the hook from agents wanting to SHOW over the weekend and it's impossible to explain your sellers' rationale for that...over and over again!
- Sellers who are not serious about selling - they just want to 'see if they get any interest' and may or may not sell 'even if we do get an Offer!'
Nope, nope and NOPE!
1,180,157
Of course will not take a listing if the seller has a totally unrealistic selling price in mind or unreasonably restrictive showing demands.
183,561
Especially like the question Debbie since there certainly are sellers with unrealistic expectations.
One thing that wiIl cause me not to take a listing is if a seller outright lies to me. I will not be their agent and I will tell them why!
539,079
Debbie,
I had an agent asked me to list their acre of land, I went to take pictures of the property. I sent the listing to review without a response. The agent called me couple of months later and ask if I would list. I told the agent that the property has wetlands and might not be build-able, she could not understand why. The agent told me that maybe someone had remove dirt from the property because when she bought it was high and dry. I simply told her to go and take pictures herself and list it herself to eliminate paying commission. By the way, the agent did not disclose to me at the beginning that she was a license Realtor.
72,125
Seller unreasonable about any or all; Price, repairs, showing restrictions. Also depending on my ability to do the job and marketing effectively.
2,686,327
Usually it is "Unrealistic sellers", especially when it comes to listing price and/or listing/buying agent commission.
554,600
Most sellers are selling usually because of a major life event, and that usually isn't a happy life event. They are downsizing house size or financially downsizing or both; job relocation; divorce/death/poor health; etc. These are not necessarily fun times for the seller, and they will express this by not wanting to list at a reasonable price, not motivated or willing to present the home, pushing their fears onto you as the agent with crazy requests, etc. Sellers need extra care, no matter the market. Before you say no, see if you can really uncover why they might be resisting what it takes to sell their home.
5,566,098
683,172
Many times, many reasons, as long as demonstrate they are serious and we can work together to get the job done I'm good to go
1,269,775
Something totally out of the ordinary. Prcing, no showing restrction, no mls.
2,874,548
The seller wanted the buyer's agent to win, seller to win and me so-so. I said NO-NO...
6,774,529