1,543,823
Legally, I can't share what I'd do or have done.
Allegedly- Godfather & Horse Head
OK seriously-I've had similar happen; I called the agent, the broker and on occasion walked into the brokers office and did it face to face. It's a shame agents are like this.
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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KAREN FUNK
Elk Grove, CA
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Steven Nickens
Wailea, HI
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
5,104,931
You are a whole lot nicer than I am. This is a classic example of tortious interference with another brokerage's client. I'd have gone to my broker in a NY minute and probably reported her to our Ethics Committee.
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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KAREN FUNK
Elk Grove, CA
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Praful Thakkar
Andover, MA
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
2,684,109
Potential ethics violation.
Potential Fair Housing violation.
See your Broker, or get legal advice from an attorney, or contact HUD about the potential Fair Housing violation.
NAR can only slap your wrist for COE violations, but Federal Fair Housing violations can cost him his real estate license.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,436,099
It's wonderful that your seller threw her out- her behavior was wrong. I would have discussed with my broker in terms of next steps.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
519,324
Absolutely call their broker. This is a "teachable moment" if there ever was one. If they don't seem to care, elevate it.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,164,294
I'm a broker and I'd call their broker and if I didn't think their broker gave two shits I'd report them.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,052,211
How did the seller feel about this?
If I was seller and an agent made an appt to allegedly preview/view the home and it became a high pressure why didn't you hire me tactic, I'd be 50 shades of annoyed that the agent was bothering me and that they didn't really have a buyer for my house when they made the appointment.
If your seller felt that way & if you have a good relationship, ask seller to email you stating date, time, what transpired.
THEN, forward it to the agent CC broker with a note from you that states:
"I trust this will not happen again."
And what TJ said. LOL
👿
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,153,794
Her "one bad" is complete although you know this will be her modus operandi until financial consequences, as in fines, result. The realization that she will never be referred or list that Seller's properties ever again has not permeated the cortex.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,178,603
Her broker NEEDS to know what she is doing. This is not good for the reputation of the agency or the industry. Don't let her get away with that crap.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
1,844,301
Depending on how brazen it was I would tell her broker & then maybe move it along after that. There are plenty of agents think they 'own' the entire planet - that's just not so.
That nationality crack would probably take it over the top.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
482,547
Wow. I've not experienced something like this. I definitely would speak to my broker for her guidance and follow it from there. Something tells me this person won't be in the business much longer anyway - I'm sure this is not her only time...
I'd also add to my listing package to advise potential sellers ahead of time that nonsense can happen...
The best result will be when your listing closes and hers is still sitting! Thanks for sharing & good luck!
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
758,035
We've got a Dirtbag Agent that works in our area that pulls this kind of crap. He tried to sour my relationship with a seller getting in her ear while I had an active listing. He makes false claims about his production. He steps all over other agent's toes. He's rude & condescending to women. He's just a downright nasty, a**hole Realtor. Everyone in town knows.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,572,283
Wow! How did your conversation go with the agent? Proceed if necessary.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
5,230,113
I would definitely report her, Karen. This is clearly an ethics violation and I'm not so sure the 'same nationality' comment isn't a federal violation.
As drastically as our profession is changing, it's agents like this who need to be weeded out. We can't keep 'protecting' them by slapping their wrists and saying, 'Don't do that again.'
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,583,278
I'd drag the bitch out back and shoot her..... simple... done... walk away and let someone else bury her....
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Aida Pinto
Los Angeles, CA
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,416,038
Depending on their attitude when i confeont them, would be if or when i report to their broker and or RE commission
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,882,355
Reported to broker
Filed a complaint with my local board
Filed a complaint with the Texas Real Estate Commission
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,390,113
I've had it happen. First time, dirty look and a casual comment. Second time, broker.
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
911,338
Your client throwing agent out sent right message. Next, your seller might want to call her broker and let him/her know that he wants to file a complaint with the board.
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
3,626,530
Her broker can't fix what he/she doesn't know. At the very least, I would have walked into her office and speak to the broker about her actions.
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
140,560
I would get pissed off initially.
But honestly, I am way too busy running my team, taking listings, negotiating offers, following up on deals, getting estimates to repairs my investor flips, putting out fires, designing marketing materials, prospecting new leads, doing cma's, attending meetings and going to closings to worry about what some loser agent is saying to one of my sellers.
In a perfect world I would punch them in the nose. But the police are hear to protect these slime balls and I would be the one in trouble. So I just beat them in business. And most of the time I do.
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
6,393,609
- Let her know you will be watching her and if she ever does anything like this again...
- Let your broker handle it.
- Take the advice of Pat Kennedy and "put gum in her hair".
Good that you did not just ignore it.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
427,257
I was thinking something along mafia style car bombing or something like the sort...but that is strictly hypothetical and in a REM state of sleep.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,071,025
Wow, Karen, your seller is great! Very proud of him.
Gosh, those hungry sharks are allover.
And that "chat" with your broker/ her broker won't go nowhere.
A formal complain to local association of Realtors.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
3,345,091
I've had similar things happen. I called the agent and gave them a choice:
1. Write a letter of apology to the seller acknowledging your wrong-doings.
OR
2. We will both file a complaint.
Not only did one agent write the letter, he called the seller begging for forgiveness.
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Lynnea Miller
Bend, OR
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,216,409
As a sponsoring broker, I would have had a cup of coffee with her managing broker as a courtesy. Next time, no courtesy!
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,071,489
Nina Hollander nailed this one!
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,220,654
Report her to the local board and real estate commission.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,598,452
Embarrassing.
You have a loyal seller. Bravo.
I would write a complain. That agent has to learn a lesson. I am sure, this agent does it all the time and somebody has to stop her. Will be it you?
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
152,204
"seller threw her out!" Good for him. What an awesome client you have. I would have called that agent's broker and let them know what kind of agents they are hiring.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
3,383,334
There's no consequence to what she did, other than upset you right now. If you report her to the ethics committee, she is more likely to change. It is a PITA to go through the effort, but this will be a rinse and repeat for her unless she suffers consequences.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
1,502,998
I'd have had a few words with her broker and the state licensing board. I'd also be happy my clients kicked her out.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
5,772,575
We would have done what Nina Hollander said, and sent Uncle Louis to do what Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, ePRO, CRS, RCS-D alleged...LOL A
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,800,082
I think I would have had a chat with her broker.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
921,504
Valid market research does include finding out why others are selected over you,
This agent's ego and lack of common sense blinded her to the reality you must have a surrogate do this research on your behalf.
I'd make it a teachable moment and a clear 'you own me one' event. If not humbled I'd throw such agent under the bus. Not by reporting via the system but by using this example as a poster child for a desperate agent who'll do ANYTHING. She would know it's her, but no one else would.
Which process, reporting to the board or public accountability is most likely to change behavior?
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,712,676
Easy, have my broker call their broker. We have to police ouselves and report bad behavior.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,781,173
I am giving you a "get out of jail free card" Don't do this again fellow agent
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,182,552
STEERING is a Fair Housing Violation !
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Michael J. Perry
Lancaster, PA
711,852
I usually give people the benefit of the doubt the first time as there are a lot of new agents out there and many have questionable education and supervision. However, it sounds so over the top that at a minimum I would ask for the supervising Broker to be made aware. It may just take a good discussion with her on the Code of Ethics, assuming she is a Realtor.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,587,960
I would be on the phone with her broker as soon as I found out about that ridiculous behavior!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Valeria Mola
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
280,599
Two things, she approached your seller and interfered with the contract you two have and then she violated fair housing by referring to his nationality. Report this to whomever you need to. This agent needs to be educated.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
809,258
What is wrong with agents! Tell your broker and tell their broker. -Kasey
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,311,397
Absolute violation of ethics code. I would file a grievance with my board after the transaction with my client was closed. I would ask my client to write a letter of testimony or appear in person at a hearing.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
7,836,164
These kind of conversations take place all of the time. Do not count on ethical conduct by all of the agents. Sell the house and move on.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,434,127
5,868,554
I would have spoken to her directly, and depending on her response, called her broker, and/or filed a complaint.
3,986,258
Depending on who it is would depend on what I did, but something would be done.
716,049
Competitive agents talk to clients all the time. Soliciting a listing is a violation of the code of ethics. File an official complaint. You'll need a affidavit from your client btw.
And/or perhaps write a letter about the event and the violation - make it a an official notice, and copy the MLS, Association(s), the brokers, and the commissioner or head of your Dept of Real Estate (they won't do anything, but they will keep the letter on record, and it's a tad intimidating for the agent in question).
4,319,419
KAREN FUNK - you are 'mild'! However, the next offence should be punishable!
1,239,901