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An Agent Who Treats Buyers Badly

"If the agent does not treat buyers well, it means the agent is losing the people you need. Stay away from such agents."
AGENTS WHO TREAT BUYERS BADLY WILL ALSO TREAT SELLERS BADLY. If you have ever tried to buy a home you will know exactly what this means.

Buyers like to deal with agents who will listen to them. But thousands of buyers complain at the lack of courtesy from agents - especially when it comes to returning phone calls or keeping in touch. Many agents advertise constantly rather than keeping in touch with buyers who enquire to their offices. This is inefficient, incompetent and lazy.

Agents often tell sellers that they have to "find a buyer". But this makes almost no sense. If the agent is efficient the agent should already know who is looking to buy because all buyers come in to an area before they buy. It's obvious, but most of us don't think about it like that.

If the agent does not treat buyers well, it means the agent is losing the people you need. Stay away from such agents.

Your solution

Just as buyers go to agents and say, "What homes do you have?", you, as a seller, should say to an agent, "What buyers do you have?"

The best agents keep in contact with buyers and they keep accurate records. They know who is buying, what they are looking for and how much they can pay. They treat buyers with respect and courtesy. This means that the best and most efficient agents have immediate access to the best buyers. Don't judge agents by their advertisements, judge them on how they treat buyers. Pic: 18worst09 people.jpg

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What others say...

David & Wendy Stevens | Balmain
Having sought appraisals and advice from several agents, we chose Charles Millburn of "Harris Partners" for his ethical and honest approach and invaluable advice on the sale. Charles's excellent negotiating skills and the professional manner were paramount in achieving a great result, well above our expectations.

Shewanna Mendis | Balmain
Charles,

Your assistance in the sale of my apartment is greatly appreciated. Keeping me well informed throughout the whole process on all aspects is what I was most impressed with.

All the best & kind regards.

Judy Morton | Rozelle
Your diligence, determination and dedication will never be forgotten. I enjoyed the pleasure of meeting and getting to know you under somewhat trying circumstances - your patience and kindness to me was especially very heartwarming and comforting. Thank you Chris.


Geoff Gordon | Balmain East
I would have no hesitation in recommending Peter O'Malley of Harris Partners as an agent to anyone wanting to sell their property. I think his provision of a firm estimate of a likely minimum price, with something to back it up, was very helpful in building confidence, and his emphasis on a fair negotiation process would be likely to optimise chances for a satisfactory result. I think that this concern for a fair process might also give a prospective purchaser confidence as well.


 

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