2,684,569
My reply:
Dear Agent: "Thanks for your inquiry, but that information is confidential; I don't have the right to disclose those agents' names.
If you aren't getting showings, take another look at your listing. Is it priced right? Are there obstacles to showing? Can you think of any other reason that your listing isn't getting activity?
Every best wish to you and your Seller."
Regards, Fred Griffin
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Then maybe, as a courtesy, I would drop a line to those agents whose offers didn't get accepted. Let them know you were asked for their names, but didn't give them out. Who knows, you might generate some good will and build or strengthen some relationships.
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Andrea Bedard
Silver Spring, MD
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Wayne Martin
Chicago, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Orange, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,552,918
I would not have the time to do so even if I would or could.
That agent is overpriced if she/he is not getting turnout.
Inviting more to view an overpriced condo is a waste of time.
Likely, those she/he seeks already saw it in the MLS and passed.
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
647,210
sometimes no response is the best response, IMHO.
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
620,692
I wouldn't share another agents contact information without their consent.
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Kathryn Acciari
Shrewsbury, MA
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
3,138,132
A simple NO will suffice. The responsibility of getting a property sold is the listing agent's, not yours or everyone else in the MLS. Wow!
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, 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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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
2,070,756
If it was someone I liked and respected, I would tell them that I'd reach out to those agents, and let them know that she was looking to talk to them, and I'd tell them why.
If they wanted to talk to them, I'll leave it up to those agents to contact them.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Orange, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Andrea Bedard
Silver Spring, MD
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
4,581,818
I like the response provided by Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,322,519
The response by Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate was excellent.
Following his suggestions preserves the confidentiality of those who showed the property and those who wrote offers. (I am not sure why that information is deemed confidential.) At the same time, agents who have clients who showed interest in the similar property can be given a heads-up.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
3,589,741
No I do not want to share that information, but good luck getting it sold.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Andrea Bedard
Silver Spring, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
808,179
I would tell that agent you do not feel you have the right to share the other agents info and leave it at that.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
Carlsbad, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
2,456,009
I might send the email to the agents who showed the property with a note that they could contact her directly if interested. And a note back to the agent who sent the email letting her know that's what I did. That might take 10 minutes. I could do that to help out a fellow agent.
Of course, if she's not getting activity in today's crazy market, there's a reason. But she's not ready to see that yet.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Orange, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Andrea Bedard
Silver Spring, MD
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,772,575
I think that Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate said it perfectly. A
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
2,784,416
A request like this (if legit) must be made via phone call or face to face....What happens after that who can say
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
5,111,821
Say whaaaat? Lots of good responses I agree with. Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate hit the nail on the head!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,846,851
Some big cajoles there on that agent! We have something in our MLS that would help them by just flipping on a switch. They should investigate that instead of insisting on your help.
If you did still have a buyer that was interested in that area, the MLS would help you & could just show the house.
I'm sure there are other problems why the house isn't getting shown. Pics, description, etc.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
921,504
"Want to contact the AGENTS..."
What kind of trainig did this agent receive?
My response would be, "Wish you had contacted me BEFORE it was put on the market. If a buyer is interested in '123 Main' I will set up a showing. Best of success."
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,237,947
Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate provided the details to the short answer "What part of NO don't you understand?"!
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
632,775
Could be a recruiting opportunity or if I know the agent personally I have no problem calling and helping a fellow REALTOR out. However, not sure if I would reveal all information requested.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Andrea Bedard
Silver Spring, MD
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,060,188
Ah, no. Certainly not without permission. They can do their research and see who has listed and sold in the area and send emails. Maybe the price is an issue, given the market!
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,877,179
Wow, that is pretty brave to send that, and would respond and say, no thank you.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,153,794
There is a learning curve in this business. My suggestion is to make YOUR listing the #1 competitor by doing whatever you believe that might take to get it SOLD. There's no easy road to take.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
852,862
Nope. But if I had a potential buyer, I'd set up a showing and give the agent feedback.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
913,348
I'd just say I can't share without permission, and mention that those same agents that showed my listing can see and find your listing in the MLS and will show it if they're interested.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,416,169
As long as it was a real agent I would help them out.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
1,201,302
Thank you but NO
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,505,863
Most likely, I'd just delete the email or reply with "Oh, sorry wish I could help but company policy prevents disclsoure of that information."
Keep the good will up, just in case you ever have a buyer for one of their listings.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
3,349,229
Thank you everyone for your comments. I appreciate all of your comments and each and everyone one of you who took the time to comment.
18+ years in the business, this was a first for me.
I did respond to the email.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Andrea Bedard
Silver Spring, MD
989,512
I also would not disclose any contact information but I would certainly acknowledge the email and respond briefly. I'd probably take a moment to help out - how much depends on who the agent is - and possibly set up a showing to take a peek.
Who do I know who could be interested in this condo? I'd wonder b/c it sounds like a lack of interest and no competitive offers! In this market, this could be a win-win-win .. helping out a fellow agent and potentially scoring a deal for my buyer.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,191,449
Ditto Bob Crane
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
7,862,342
Delete and move on.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
3,383,384
I have shared contact information of other agents if I had a listing in a neighborhood that got multiple offers. It's a business of cooperation. I like working in an industry where we see it that way.
However, if I had another listing coming up likely to be competing with hers, I would have to prioritize my own listing over hers and wish her well.
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
902,038
It may not make sense to reach out to those agents as their buyers might've moved on. Time to generate new leads.
765,973
"give me your infotmation and I'll share it with the agents that I know"