01-19-2009, 10:24 AM
hey John, I liked your article very much. Very good points you make. I think we are more in agreement than you think we are. [
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My realtor for most of my time on the island is Alvin's sister-in-law, Kelly She's an awesome good and kind person who if anything is not enough of a shark for the business. We saw some real snakes in the profession in the time we worked together. Yes, she works for her commission, but she does so in a very ethical way, and is very service and communication oriented. She's a treasure, and in the minority.
I also have nothing but good to say about my current realtors. They are not pretending to be my friends, although I would be happy to have them as friends. They are extremely professional.
I interviewed three agents when I listed my house and it was a tough choice because they were each of them excellent. HOWEVER that isn't because most agents on the island are good, it's because I picked them with some knowledge of who is good because I've looked at so many properties, and sold a few, and gotten a sense of who I would want to work with, as well as who does a good job of selling property in my neighborhood.
The current report is that the phones have started ringing again, and things are starting to move. Showing requests are coming in, and offers. But some people who are looking and eager to buy and move here, still have their hands tied because of mainland properties they need to sell.
]My realtor for most of my time on the island is Alvin's sister-in-law, Kelly She's an awesome good and kind person who if anything is not enough of a shark for the business. We saw some real snakes in the profession in the time we worked together. Yes, she works for her commission, but she does so in a very ethical way, and is very service and communication oriented. She's a treasure, and in the minority.
I also have nothing but good to say about my current realtors. They are not pretending to be my friends, although I would be happy to have them as friends. They are extremely professional.
I interviewed three agents when I listed my house and it was a tough choice because they were each of them excellent. HOWEVER that isn't because most agents on the island are good, it's because I picked them with some knowledge of who is good because I've looked at so many properties, and sold a few, and gotten a sense of who I would want to work with, as well as who does a good job of selling property in my neighborhood.
The current report is that the phones have started ringing again, and things are starting to move. Showing requests are coming in, and offers. But some people who are looking and eager to buy and move here, still have their hands tied because of mainland properties they need to sell.