The brave new world of realty?
I enjoyed “They Mean Business,” Oct. 28. On behalf of all real estate agents, I would first like to thank you for enlightening your readers on how to work with us. Most people believe we have all the time in the world to work with them on overpriced listings and drive them around to look at hundreds of homes before they think about making a decision. We simply don’t have that kind of time anymore, and perhaps now people will understand why.
Karen S. Norris
Beverly Hills
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For crying out loud! The only bubble that grew faster than housing in California was the number of real estate agents. When closings are becoming so scarce, it is a bad time to become picky about clients.
This is just not credible when so many agents are going without listings. When the market was hot, perhaps agents could turn clients away, but nowadays, there must be tons of agents who would take anyone they thought might lead to a sale.
Erik Gartzke
La Jolla
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In every field, you’ll find a few people whose views don’t reflect the majority attitude.
The professionals of every reputable real estate firm earn a living by using their expertise and resources to help people buy and sell homes. The most critical key to their success is earning people’s trust. The last thing any good agent wants is to offend or alienate a potential buyer or seller.
We are always ready to share our skills and our knowledge, whether it results in a transaction or not.
Steve Rodgers
San Diego The writer is the president of Prudential California Realty for Southern California and the Central Coast.
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Many Realtors, including myself, are rejecting unrealistic sellers and buyers as clients. Neither will be satisfied at this time.
The Realtor’s job is to convince buyers and sellers of today’s realities.
Sol Taylor
Sherman Oaks
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You’re being hoodwinked by these agents. They will always do anything to make a sale, whatever they say.
“Looky-loo buyers”? I believe that’s defined as someone who refuses to get ripped off by houses insanely priced 30% to 50% more than they’re worth, and will eventually sell for.
Agents are cranky because they have to work now, and that’s the story.
Eric Steinman
Santa Monica
