04/02/2024
Ok FB True story… so yesterday.. yes 04.01.2024… I’m sitting at my desk and my client calls me with her feathers all in a cufuffle . Oh Ms. Rose the house is pending. I’m like who told you that I have not received any notification that the sellers went with another offer. Plus I’ve been checking the email and nothing. We submitted our offer on Friday and there was an open house that Sunday. So I’m anticipating the sellers making a decision after Sunday.
I said again who told you that lesson one.
My clients went to the open house and I didn’t know( it’s Easter Sunday) they did not want to disturb me. Caveat I’m always available or we gonna figure something out.
My client was approached by the host agent to look around and if you have questions please ask.
I asked my client did that person ask you were working with an agent. My client said no. My client was asked to sign in( lead capture) with name,nbr, and email. I asked did the sign in sheet ask were you working with an agent. She said again, no.
The host sends my client that stated regrettably the house has gone pending; however I will more than happy to show another property. Just let them know.
This the triggering the panic call.
So I reach out to the listing agent and ask about the listing was it pending. The listing agent said yes the sellers went with your offer.
I had to stop and pause. We started laughing. The host agent told her it was pending but did not it was her offer.
So the moral to the story.. please forewarn your clients
When they attend these open houses and you have buyer agency at hand. The client could have refused to sign in because they have an agent.
The host agent could have done her due diligence to ask if they are working with an agent. Thats just common courtesy and not going behind the sign.
Last but not least. Be patient.
Do not be anxious for anything.. you know the rest.
Congratulations to my client on having their offer accepted and they are 1st time home buyers.
If you know someone who is looking buy, sell, or invest; please give a call or Private message me..
LaTonya M. Rose - BIC
(M)910.574.8225
Ellimarr Realty Group
www. ellimarrealtygroup.com