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Dana Hollish Hill, REALTOR * Broker * Coach (Hollish Hill Group, JPAR Stellar Living)

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1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

COMMUNICATE clearly and in a timely manner.  That is not my only wish but it is the one that would have the most positive impact on my daily life.

Communications to include written communications, including offers and addenda, which are written clearly and completely. 

Jul 22, 2018 02:32 PM
Rainmaker
5,113,121
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Oh my gosh... I wish there was enough time for me to make a list here... there's way more than one thing and they all drive me equally batty! 

Jul 22, 2018 02:06 PM
Ambassador
5,254,685
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

It would be difficult to choose from this great list, provided by Candice this weekend...

If Your Broker Didn't Teach You This . . . I Will

Jul 22, 2018 07:02 PM
Rainmaker
716,032
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Return calls, emails and texts promptly

Jul 22, 2018 04:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,056,663
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Respond 'RECEIVED' when they get your offer.

Jul 22, 2018 04:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,582,434
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Overall,  I have found most people to possess an acceptable level of common courtesy/ etiquette.  For those that don't, ignoring works.

Jul 22, 2018 08:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Park their egos at home.

Jul 22, 2018 03:28 PM
Rainmaker
7,864,182
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A good start would be to promptly return phone calls and to respond to email messages.

Jul 22, 2018 02:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Answer the phone.

Jul 22, 2018 05:39 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I completely agree with Susan Haughton ... Yes, yes, yes... !!

Jul 22, 2018 04:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,323,529
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Answer the phone and return calls, texts and emails in a timely manner.

Jul 22, 2018 03:20 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

answer their phone.... and if on an appntment, return the call....

Jul 22, 2018 02:29 PM
Rainer
430,402
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I wish they would not renew their license!

Jul 22, 2018 06:27 PM
Rainmaker
808,379
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Return phone calls promptly. 

Jul 22, 2018 04:57 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Communication. 

Jul 22, 2018 04:50 PM
Ambassador
6,418,949
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Be kind.

 

Jul 22, 2018 04:50 PM
Ambassador
2,684,669
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   Make it easy to show occupied properties.  "Supra Lockbox at front door.  Call or text owner, leave message, go and show!"

Jul 22, 2018 03:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I like what Susan Haughton said, as well as many others. A

Jul 22, 2018 02:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Follow the Golden Rule.

     Agents

Jul 22, 2018 05:35 PM
Ambassador
5,061,034
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

There are several things that come to mind, like answering their phones and returning messages and texts. And letting me know they got the offer I sent aas requested. And keep the personal agenda out of it all.

Jul 22, 2018 05:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,163
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

List their phone numbers so they can be contacted.  I spent 5 minutes trying to find one guy who showed one of my listings.  No number tied to the supra notification and his only online presence was two lines on his company's phone directory!  Went to his office too!

Jul 22, 2018 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,599
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Would communicate efficiently.

Would now lower the image of our industry through bone-head moves.

Jul 22, 2018 05:01 PM
Ambassador
2,188,388
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Timely communication.

Jul 22, 2018 03:41 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

ONE THING?

There is no 'one thing' that will make a difference.

So, in the won't make a difference category I would wish agents never again say, '..and here's the kitchen!"

Jul 22, 2018 02:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Communication and respect.

Jul 23, 2018 06:46 AM
Rainer
381,167
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

answer their phone.  Just answer the damn phone.

Jul 22, 2018 08:16 PM
Rainmaker
913,568
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Too many to list.

Jul 22, 2018 03:39 PM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

#1 Scheduling appointments to show a lisitng.  Kinda like scheduling an appointment with any professional.  Call and see when are the available times that’s convenient for All involved....such as the seller and listing agent, instead of calling and telling the listing agent when they are coming and have already scheduled with their buyer.

#1.2  Sorry...have to say this too.  Agents who never return a call.

@

Jul 22, 2018 03:19 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Return calls or texts. I think it is just plain rude and a disservice to their clients to not respond and communicate with agents trying to help sell a property.

Jul 22, 2018 05:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,386,874
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Communicate, be courteous, considerate, and remember we are all in this together.  Respect your fellow agents.

Jul 22, 2018 05:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,847,051
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sorry, spent too many years to even image just ONE thing.

Jul 22, 2018 05:01 PM
Rainmaker
853,132
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Get trained or get out...  :)

Jul 23, 2018 06:40 AM
Rainmaker
759,485
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Answer their phones. 

Jul 23, 2018 06:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,240,047
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Agree to disagree without being disagreeable!

Jul 23, 2018 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
4,901,858
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Leave their emotions out of the process.

Jul 23, 2018 05:14 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Respect other REALTOR(r) and expect them to do the right thing, Dana Hollish Hill 

Jul 22, 2018 10:39 PM
Rainer
3,255
Sally Frankum
Provenzano Properties - Lake Jackson, TX
Specialize in Listing and Selling Homes

I would appreciate others showing respect by behaving in a professional manner. 

Jul 22, 2018 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I wish they would acknowledge receipt of contracts and other communications.

Jul 23, 2018 06:44 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Joe Pryor nailed this one!

Jul 23, 2018 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,879
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

communication is everything..... Quick response. The first one to call back gets the listing.....

Jul 22, 2018 07:15 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Communicate. Starts with answering the hone, text or email. It includes updating deals, offers or sales. It includes finding out what we are waiting for them for. NEXT, put the key back in the lock box, lock the door, scramble the code and turn the lights out that you turned on. 

Jul 23, 2018 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
2,192,390
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Interesting answers !

Jul 23, 2018 04:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

First of all: answer the listing inquires. 

Jul 22, 2018 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
766,179
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Communicate and keep their word.

Jul 26, 2018 05:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,915
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

This could be a long list, but return calls/emails/text and treat others with respect.

Jul 26, 2018 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Answer their phones

Jul 25, 2018 07:34 PM
Rainmaker
450,182
Dana Hollish Hill
Hollish Hill Group, JPAR Stellar Living - Bethesda, MD
REALTOR * Broker * Coach

I'd find it helpful if listing agents could either limit the number of keys needed to show a home, or mark the keys so I know which one to use and where. 

Jul 24, 2018 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
704,049
The Villages Realty
The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Leave your business card when you show a property.

Jul 24, 2018 04:40 AM
Ambassador
3,167,714
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

communicate.  Let me know they got my email/test/offer.

Jul 23, 2018 11:14 PM
Rainer
201,077
Carolyn Boyle
RE/MAX Quality Service, Inc. - Hanover, PA
REALTOR, Associate Broker, CRS, GRI, ABR, SRES

Answer feedback requests, answer the phone, answer their emails! No one is that busy that they can't take two minutes to get back to someone.

Jul 23, 2018 07:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,726
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

1. Respond to contact immediately

2. Inundate me with politeness

3. Follow instructions or follow up

4. Support there is enough for all and act that out

Jul 23, 2018 02:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree with Nina

Jul 23, 2018 02:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,728,256
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Stop calling me "Sandy"

Jul 23, 2018 01:29 PM
Rainmaker
191,939
Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

communicate!

Jul 23, 2018 10:39 AM
Ambassador
3,349,554
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Live by the Golden Rule. 

Professional (this fills a book - encompasses so much!)

Honest. Put their clients first. 

 

Jul 23, 2018 07:58 AM
Rainmaker
991,352
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE AND RETURN CALLS!!!!

Ok, that is one peave I just can't get over!!!

Jul 23, 2018 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
716,529
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

I got a long list as well. But one that just totally irks me being in Arizona is when I have a million $ + prospect/client in the office, and here walks some agent in beachwear with flip flops, old sweaty t-shirt and shorts that are too many days old...

Jul 23, 2018 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Return my phone calls/texts.

Jul 23, 2018 06:56 AM
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