The Job of a Realtor

Some Days Will Be Good and Other Days Will Make You Want To Give Up!

I received a letter the other day from a Realtor who was thinking of giving up her career and moving onto something else. She wrote "it just seems as though I can never please anyone, no matter what I do. When something goes wrong whether my fault or not I take the blame. It doesn't seem worth all the stress I feel every day to sell a house. How do you deal with the unrealistic clients?"

Just as in any profession, Realtors work differently from each other. There are great Realtors and there are Realtors who aren't so great. There are also great clients and not so great clients. Realtors and clients should have a conversation before joining together in a business partnership about what each expects from the other.

Purchasing and/or selling a home is not only a time consuming process but one with ups and downs. Realtors many times not only deal with marketing the property and negotiating the deal, but with emotions that can run high, and finding a way to help their client understand what is necessary in the Real Estate environment we are experiencing.

I have been very lucky as most of my clients have been easy to work with, understanding and realistic about the market. Of course I've had those clients that will not be happy no matter what you do to try to please them. They will consistently complain about things that are totally out of the Realtors control. They will not and will never appreciate what is being done for them.

I try to spoil my clients. I make the arrangements for Use and Occupancy and I am there for the inspection, I make arrangements for any work that has to be completed and I am there for the estimates, if my clients are not living in the house I check on it regularly. I have pulled weeds for elderly clients after an unreasonable buyer refused to go to settlement because it had overgrown and I have helped sellers move out of properties when they ran out of time. I have heard the husband complain about the wife and the wife complain about the husband. I hear about how overwhelming some of my client's lives are and how they have trouble coping. I go to the house for the insurance agency if the buyer's agent "doesn't have time" to make sure the process continues for my client. Many times a Realtor's job is much more involved then is what on the surface. We play the referee, the peacemaker, the counselor and the negotiator.

Sometimes I am the first Realtor that a buyer/seller has experienced. I let them know that I will be there for all inspections and take care of anything that needs to be completed to be sure the transaction is a smooth one.

Unfortunately you will not please all clients just like you can't please everyone in your life. But if you know you are going above and beyond what is required of you and you work hard for your clients that is enough. I wouldn't give up Real Estate because of a bad experience, we all have them. Just put it behind you, learn something from it if there is something to be learned and move forward.

 

Jennifer Daywalt, Realtor
RE/MAX Results Realty
Phoenixville's Home Town Realtor
Top Realtor 2004-2011
www.JenniferDaywalt.remax.com
Author of "Ask The Realtor" in The Phoenix
RE Blogger for The Phoenix
610-489-7355 Main - 610-999-7693 Direct

Purchase For The Holidays!

Purchase Your Home For The Holidays!   This is the time of year I receive request from Buyers who want to be in their new home by the Holiday Season.  They are excited to know they will host their friends and family.  As we enter into Mid-October now is the time to get started.  If you identify a home between now and mid November you will be in your new home by the Holidays.   It's a great time of year to be excited about a move.  Here are a few tips to make your purchase an exciting and stress free one...   Choose a Realtor who is Experienced in the area you want to purchase;   Choose a FULL-TIME Realtor.  You want to have their full attention;   Write down your must haves, wants, and don't wants and present the list to your Realtor;   Be sure that your financing is in place so you are ready to make an offer;   Check with your lender and ask them how quickly from going to Agreement can you settle;   Find your home and make it your own!   By following just a few basic tips you will have a great experience and you will be hosting those holiday parties and get-togethers in no time!  With rates so low and prices stable now is the time to find your new Home.   Jennifer Daywalt, Realtor RE/MAX Results Realty Phoenixville's Home Town Realtor Top Realtor 2004-2011 www.JenniferDaywalt.remax.com Author of "Ask The Realtor" in The Phoenix RE Blogger for The Phoenix 610-489-7355 Main - 610-999-7693 Direct

904 GAY STREET - OPEN HOUSE

PHOENIXVILLE IS FULL OF OPEN HOUSES!

 

If you are in the market to purchase a home be sure to take a ride throughout the area on Sunday.  Each week there are open houses and visiting them will give you a good idea of what you like and do not like.  Lots of information can be obtained at an open house and you will have plenty of time to look through the houses.

 

 

Be sure to visit 904 Gay Street in Phoenixville this Sunday from 1-3.  It's a fabulous example of old world charm in the borough.  Surrounding by beautiful single homes on a tree-lined street this house offers plenty of charm!  Features include built-ins, enclosed front porch with many windows, large living room, formal dining room, large family room with wall of windows, eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, walk out basement and a 2 car garage as well as a deck surrounded by beautiful gardens. 

 

Take the time to see what Phoenixville has to offer in the Real Estate Market and choose your home!

 

Jennifer Daywalt, Realtor
RE/MAX Results Realty
Phoenixville's Home Town Realtor
Top Realtor 2004-2011
www.JenniferDaywalt.remax.com
Author of "Ask The Realtor" in The Phoenix
RE Blogger for The Phoenix
610-489-7355 Main - 610-999-7693 Direct

Two Open Houses On Pennsylvania Avenue!

PHOENIXVILLE'S HOUSES ARE OPEN!   Our Phoenixville Market continues to be in FULL Swing!  Homes are selling, rates are great and buyers and sellers are making deals!  Two great homes on the market will be open to the public this Sunday, October 9th from 1-3.   113 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 3 bedroom twin with 1.5 baths, large living room, formal dining room with sliders to the rear yard and deck, off street parking, central air, finished basement and eat-in kitchen.  This meticulous home is listed at $179,900.  FHA financing is Welcomed!   66 Pennsylvania Avenue is a 3 story twin with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full walk out basement, living room, eat-in kitchen, family room and large fenced yard with off street parking and central air.  This great home can be yours for $198,900 and again FHA financing is welcomed!   Join me this Sunday at these two great homes and become a Phoenixville Home Owner.  For additional photos and information visit www.JenniferDaywalt.remax.com.     Jennifer Daywalt, Realtor RE/MAX Results Realty Phoenixville's Home Town Realtor Top Realtor 2004-2011 www.JenniferDaywalt.remax.com Author of "Ask The Realtor" in The Phoenix RE Blogger for The Phoenix 610-489-7355 Main - 610-999-7693 Direct