Last Saturday; I did me best to stay out of the proverbial Dog House with my loved ones and friends, by not working. All my current clients were caught up - nothing was going on that needed to happen. I was even planning on answering the phone as very little as possible. Unless an offer came in on one of my listings - nothing could not wait 24 hours.
However, I was so unamused when I received two calls from different agents asking if they could show one of my listings. The listing comments say: "Vacant / Show Anytime / Supra Lockbox". It seems pretty clear to me? No where does it say "Call the Listing Agent" or "Call 1st" or "It might be vacant - except for the 100 pound attack dog". No it says "Vacant" and last time I checked the meaning of anytime meant "ANY TIME".
The first agent I spoke with I said nicely; "Does it not say 'Show Anytime/Vacant'?". She just replied oh yes; but I was just checking. Huh? I am not an idiot - I know how to enter properties into the MLS.
The second agent I spoke with, I may not have been quite as nice with. When he asked if he could show it - I simply said - Well what does the MLS say?! He realized quickly how dumb he sounded and thanked me and quickly hung-up.
Now I know some agents love to use Showing Services like CSS or Accu-Show. I personally hate them. I have never been impressed with them - and I don't like to add an extra layer to the showing process for the Buyers Agents. I want the property as easy to show as possible. Of course - it would have allowed me to have a day off without time-wasting phone calls!
Call James for all your Real Estate needs and questions; servicing Virginia, Maryland and the Greater Washington DC area. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase
5028 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 100
Washington DC 20016
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