It's May! That time of year when evidence of our precious snowbirds leaving town grows more apparent since I can now make my 5 mile drive to the office in once again record time. This is a time when I see some of my favorite colleagues pack up and take off for summer homes or long elaborate vacations...when rains start...wait we're a still a little premature for that this year and when agents stop answering their phones....huh?
We should also be hearing the phone ring less and noticing fewer emails come in but for some funny reason it's quite the opposite for us in Naples Florida this year. Is it because it's the official start of bargain season? Maybe, is it because there's a few who think "now's the time to buy"...I've heard that too. It's pretty active regardless the reason. Due to the added activity comes the required calls to other agents.
- Setting showing appointments
- Getting feedback from showing appointments
- Asking additional questions about listings for buyers
- Pre negotiations
There's so many reasons why we need to talk to each other in the biz...so why if traffic is up have we forgotten how to answer our phone?
- Tired from a busy season
- Busy with something else
- Depressed we won't do anything else this year
- Disenchanted with the industry
I don't know exactly why it's so hard to get people to answer or return calls right now but come on guys, we're still in this together and we need to communicate to keep it going. There are 5 agents holding important information I need...urrrggh.
The day I got my license (October 31, 1996...appropriate...should've been a sign) my husband HOWLED and then said, "real estate is going to teach you patience". Wellllll I'M STILL WAITING...for patience...or for a few returned phone calls....hee hee.
Oh...is that my phone ringing? GOTTA GO!
HUGS,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
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Shannon Lefevre, PA
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Answer the phone, return the message. It is not hard to do. If we are on vacation, a simple message with another agent to contact for information solves the problem. It is common courtesty.
Shannon - I'm seeing more action as well. As far as communication, I hear you there. To this day, that's one of my biggest pet peeves in this biz.
If you can't answer the phone Shannon,a return message in a timely fashion is polite.
Although there are other circumstances,when I was recently ill,my broker was doing my work and his and sometimes it was tough getting back to everyone in 5 minutes...but he did get back to everyone.
Politeness and responsibility are traits alot of people have forgotten through the years!
I'm sorry I can't comment on this blog right now, please leave your response after the tone and I'll add a comment elsewhere when I'm available, thank you.
BLRGUY~ There's no doubt...it doesn't take much to work the biz a little more effectively.
KEVIN~ You crack me up! :)
I would love to impart some witty words of wisdom about patience... do you have any for me?
One of the things that drives me nuts about this business is people who do not return calls. If they ever treated their clients this way they would be out of a job real quick.