I Can Call You Anything I Want!

The professionalism continues to decline.

Recently I had a problem with an agent showing my listings. The agent would contact our sellers directly sometimes knocking on their door. Our showing instructions were clear that we needed to be contacted first.

I wrote an email to this agent, and her broker. I thanked them for showing the property and looked forward to working with them. All I asked, nicely, was that they called me first. I have information on my clients, and their property, that could be beneficial to all sides.

In return I received an email. It said that it was all about control and that I am a D---!

Obviously I was shocked by the response.

I took this to my broker. She contacted the other broker and asked her to explain her agent's behavior. Her response was irritation that I had forwarded the email to my broker. Nothing was going to be done!

My broker's hands are tied. Why? Because this sales office agents are not members of a board of realtors and have no company guidelines on this type of behavior.

If I had made a similar comment my company would have fired me for violating company policy.

Bottom Line: There are agents who can do whatever they want. They do not have conduct guidelines from their company. Since they are not members of a board of realtors, or the National Association of Realtors, they have no additional codes of conduct.

Unfortunately this sales office is in my neighborhood! How ironic!

We are a part of Dawson County Georgia

The Wells Team had the opportunity to participate in the Dawson County Business Expo. The event was sponsored by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. (The Wells Team is a proud member of the chamber).

The event was a way for local businesses to showcase their talent.

The Wells Team, of The Norton Agency, is proud to call Dawson County Georgia home.

If we can help you look for property in Dawson County, or the North Atlanta Metro area, give us a call.

Check out our website at www.randywellsteam.com

Before you list your home: Upgrade and Update!

By now any homeowner should know what is happening in the real estate market. It is on the news daily, in magazines, newspapers, and discussed frequently by the "experts".

HGTV dedicates shows to homeowners who endure ridicule from potential homebuyers on the condition of their home. They in turn spend money and time upgrading their home to ready it for sale. The results are usually positive.

With all of this information available why do many homeowners put up a "wall" when upgrading is discussed on their particular home?

Barb and I have sold over $4 million dollars in real estate for 2010. Based on these sales we can tell you where our success has been in home sales.

The home is either a foreclosure or short sale. If not then the home has undergone upgrading and updating.

It is that simple.

The buyers are still in control. I repeat the buyers are still in control. What they want is a resale home with the latest and greatest included. That means granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwoods, updated master bathrooms, and mounted flat screen televisions.

They do not have the time, money, or imagination to renovate themselves. They want the home move in ready.

If you are considering listing your home in the North Metro Atlanta area give Barb and I a call. We will tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear.

Check out our listings at www.randywellsteam.com