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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties, The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730 (Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070)

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

My action would depend upon my relationship with the agent. Some would appreciate the assistance while others would not want to be corrected.

 

Aug 25, 2015 10:17 AM
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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Depends on what it is, we all try to help eachother most of the time but it cant be my full time job.

Aug 25, 2015 09:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I generally let it pass Debbie Reynolds. There are just too many of these listings to take my time with.

Aug 25, 2015 09:42 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I guess the reception of the information depends on the agent. I have let other agents know of mistakes, and so far it's been a good experience for me. I would want someone to tell me if I had the wrong information. 

Aug 25, 2015 08:54 AM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Debbie - Oftentimes if it is a property I am looking at for a client, I will call the agent and let them know that the information is not right. Nowadays, I can't ever get an agent to answer their phone, so I guess an email would suffice.

Aug 25, 2015 01:10 PM
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S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL
United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL
Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

Our MLS has a "Report Data Error" link we can click on that allows us to anonymously report things like you mentioned.  The Realtor Association checks out what we report and determine whether or not to send an email to the broker & listing agent with what needs to be changed (the Association blind copies the agent who reported the error if/when that email is sent).   Our Realtor Association uses a program called iCheck to automatically check listings for things that are not allowed on the MLS such as contact information and website addresses in the public remarks field.  Many years ago... before they ever started using that program, I emailed one or two agents to alert them of errors but never received a reply and I think, in at least one instance, the agent didn't make any changes.

Aug 25, 2015 11:59 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I notify the agent or the MLS directly.  If I had incorrect information I would want to know about it too.

Aug 25, 2015 11:32 AM
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

We're not even allowed to do school zones because they change all the time.  We have to tell people to figure it out for themselves.  Bad information I just forget and do not show the property.  Bad pictures drive me batty especially when done by someone under the name of the broker at a large building firm like TAYLOR MORRISON.  Called her months ago and she did nothing.  Today i just saw all the really bad pictures are still there.

Aug 25, 2015 10:23 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Most of the time yes.  But I have to admit sometimes I see it when I'm in the middle of something and forget to go back and tell them

Aug 25, 2015 09:52 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I may, depending on if it is a direct comp, or maybe not.  

Aug 25, 2015 09:29 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

When I think of what I would do and given the high respect we had among our community of agents, I would do it and maintain the spirit of a great community.  If it was me that you corrected, I would be grateful and appreciative that you took the time to do that.  I would even take time to buy you a glass of wine or any libation of your choice.  A

Aug 25, 2015 09:09 AM
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The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

I know that Bob does this often, incorrect acreages, incorrect legal descriptions.

Nov 30, 2018 03:08 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on the info and how it is affecting my search.

Jun 05, 2018 09:57 PM
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Keith Whited
RE/MAX Gateway - Alexandria, VA

It depends on the nature of the error. Minor errors i tend to let slide. I will usually call an agent on blatant misinformation.

Aug 25, 2015 02:03 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I think I would discretely mention it to the agent.

Aug 25, 2015 12:18 PM
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Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

A few months ago a home came on the market for $9,300,000.  Our average sales price is $175,000.  Clearly it was an error.  I laughed out loud and then shot the agent a quick email.  Then, she laughed out loud.  It sold for $93,000.  If I can help a fellow agent out I will.  

Aug 27, 2015 03:54 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I notify and would hope someone would let me know if I goof up. Once I had them going left instead of right and was glad that the agent told me.

Aug 26, 2015 12:53 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

We always notify agents if we find errors - sometimes, it's not an error but a deliberate attempt to mislead.

Aug 26, 2015 12:18 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends 

on the inaccurate information

on the agent

on time

Aug 25, 2015 11:49 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

probably won't be well received but still worth the effort

Aug 25, 2015 10:40 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I will bring it to their attention, and on occassion I have been cussed out.

Aug 25, 2015 10:23 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I will first notify the listing agent. But if it's not corrected, I will send it to the Board for them to contact the agent to correct. We can't assume liability for bad information. Our mls says, if you put that information in, you own it.

Aug 25, 2015 09:30 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I preface the concern in an email with "you might want to check" then describe the error. Often the input is derived from some scribble the associate hands to an assistant with the directive DO IT. Most are thankful for the corrections.  

Aug 25, 2015 08:04 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. It depends, but most of the time I would notify the agent and I would want them to do the same for me.

Aug 25, 2015 07:14 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Wednesday morning Debbie. As you know, agents are supposed to be fined by our local board if they post inaccurate information. I see in accurate information all the time. If the agent is too darn lazy to post accurate information I assume that they will be too lazy to change it.

Aug 25, 2015 06:50 PM