Why do we have them? Because we want you as a customer. Why do you go to them? Because you want to look at houses without committing to one agent.
This is just my personal observation.
If you go to open houses you may recognise the following conversation.
Realtor: Hi I'm Joe Realtor Lookiloo: Uh.. Bob (reluctantly shakes hands) Realtor: So you live in the area? lookiloo: Yeah Realtor: Thinking of moving? lookiloo: uh...dono maybe Realtor: (with suave smile)well maybe I can help. lookiloo: ........... Realtor: How about if I just call you when I see something you might like? lookiloo: well...uh.... I'm really just ah....
Solution
Remember we view you as a potential client, and we have bills to pay. Just like a nine to five job we hope to get back what we put in. That doesn't mean we expect to get a deal every time someone walks through the door, but the more you ask of us the more we expect or at least hope for compensation.
When the Realtor introduces him/herself just say hi I'm so and so I already have an agent but I think I may be interested in this house is it alright if I look around? Its really tough to say no to someone who is friendly and polite, besides maybe you'll buy the house.
Its simple. Skip the sales pitch and look at the house. Who knows if you like the agent you may choose to do business with them later.
Jerin Dobson
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