Ethics in Real Estate
October 3, 2010 · · 4 Comments

Being a nice guy has its perks and its flaws…for my clients, it means working with someone they can trust and depend on. I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I can say I am one of THE BEST when it comes to communication. People don’t like surprises. People don’t like to be left in the dark. People need peace of mind. I know this and cater to it fully and with great compassion.

Of course, there is always the downside in being a nice, dependable realtor. And that is dealing with realtors who, well, just aren’t. Their turnaround time to call you back is 1 to 2 days. They won’t always answer your calls. They might be so busy, they might not even remember who the heck you are when all you are doing is getting confirmation they received the buyer’s offer.

But I digress. Working in whatever industry that focuses on customer service, it is always all about the client and the quality of salesmanship they endure. A good realtor will always be ready to bat for the client and should do so with ethics, integrity and RELIABILITY. It is most likely because of my own bad experiences I place such emphasis on this subject. So for now, it is only fitting that I forward from the National Association of Realtors, the 2010 Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, Duties to Clients and Customers:            Read more

Lee Ginsburg

“You’re The Best”
April 14, 2009 · · 5 Comments

That is a comment I received recently.  Can you guess from whom?  After 30 years of marriage my wife does not tell me that anymore.  My mom; maybe; but she didn’t.  This comment came from an agent I was in contract with.  I removed contingencies on time.  Wow!!  I lived up to my legal obligation and she took the time to comment “You’re The Best”.  It should not be that way.  We as Real Estate professionals should live up to our legal obligations and we should treat each other and our clients with more respect.  We should all live up to our legal obligations or request an extension in a timely manner.  This should be the norm not an oddity.  Read more

David Wang

An agent can make a difference
January 5, 2009 · · 9 Comments

as long as we communicate

as long as we communicate

 

I have been working with a young couple looking for their first house for 8 month.  They have good jobs and great credit.  Why haven’t they been able to get a house?  We have seen over 70 properties, and I have previewed over 250, their price range and area has a lot of short sales.  Over this 8 month time span we have attempted to write 6 offers and finally one looks like it will close.

 

What I observed in the last few outings when we were looking at properties puzzled me, these two people would drive up to a house and without leaving the car tells me to go straight to the next property.  I tell them that it is nice and we should see it but they refuse.

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