I like how Paula addresses this issue. We as real estate agents work in the capacity of advisors or consultants. While we can give our buyers information and share all that we know about comparable solds, we are not the ones to set the offer price. If the buyers want to make a low ball offer that makes our hair stand up- we can refuse to do so and let them move on to another agent or we can go ahead and make it, hoping it will be accepted, countered or flat out rejected. In that way, they hopefully learn a small lesson- the listing agent gets a good laugh and life continues on.
WHY I CAN'T TELL YOU WHAT TO OFFER!
Dear Buyer,
We have been working together for awhile now. I have provided you with the latest market data, shown you numerous home and have spent numerous hours discussing the process of home buying to you. You have found the perfect home and you are now faced with the inevitable task of making an offer!
Many times when buyers get to the "Making an offer stage", they want me their Real Estate Agent to tell them what they should offer. When I won't give them this information, some Buyers get upset or angry with me. Please understand that while I can assist your throughout the process, I cannot and will not TELL you what to offer.
Here are a few reasons why myself nor any other licensed real estate agent will not tell you the price you should offer:
My job is to guide and assist you so please understand when I will not tell you the price you should offer. My job is to add value as an expert and to help you make the very best choice possible. Ultimately, you are the one who has to live in the house and make the payment each month.
I hope this clarifies this sticky situation. As an agent, I am anxious to work with you and to give you every bit of information to help you make an informed and intelligent decision when it comes to purchasing a home. Chevaux Group is your real estate expert choice so give us a call if you are ready to buy or sell!
Paula Hamilton~McDonald ~ REALTOR®
Broker ~ Managing Principal
9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 8210 ~ The Woodlands, TX 77380 ~ 936-203-0279
Copyright 2011 Paula Hamilton~McDonald
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As I learned from Zan Monroe, a senior CRS instructor...we are in charge of the process...our clients are in charge of the decisions. I think a lot of agents forget this sometimes. Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you for the re-blog. This post caused a fire storm of comments. All very interesting.