Being a real estate agent is exciting!  There is the thrill of finding the perfect home, assisting a home seller in moving toward their future. But there are certain aspects that make my job more difficult than need be.

Peeve # 1: Not Returning Phone Calls

In any profession, we work with colleagues who can make our job easier or they can make it more difficult.  I continue to be surprised by Realtors (and sometimes mortgage lenders) who do not return phone calls.

It is unprofessional and rude to not return phone calls.  Lisa’s clients have been waiting eight months for short sale approval from Bank of America.  Obviously her clients want to be assured that the transaction is moving forward.  The seller’s agent does not return phone calls or emails.  We have asked escrow to intercede but he doesn’t return their calls either.   The only way we can get him to respond is to complain to his manager… I just don’t understand why some people think they are “too important” or “too busy” to take five minutes to extend a common courtesy. 

Peeve #2: Not Doing Your Job Impacts Me and My clients

I have been working on a probate transaction for over two years… the condo with the title cloud.  I represent the seller and in November, the buyer’s agent, buyer and I met the attorney at court for final court confirmation.  Prior to the court confirming the sale, the attorney needed to publish notifications in the paper.

Well the attorney “forgot” and buyer, buyer’s agent and I wasted the morning in probate court.  But this attorney is getting paid by the hour… and we aren’t.   I return to probate court this month and assuming the attorney has his ducks in a row, we should be able to close in February.