Comments on: Don’t hate me because I’m a real estate agent

By: Karen Brewer

Karen Brewer — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:28:38 +0000

The level of professionalism varies so widely in this industry which is what gives us all a black eye.
Here in my market the distrust of agents even extends to the relationships between agents.If we cant trust each other,how do we expect the public to trust us.

By: Jim Kitchen

Jim Kitchen — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:59:37 +0000

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By: Billy Jalbert

Billy Jalbert — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:26:30 +0000

Talk about an old topic (but always worthy of conversation). I’m not sure that much can be done to change the overall perception by the masses. Instead I look at it as a daily battle that I fight with pride. My goal is to change the perception one transaction at a time! I think most AG, 1000 Watt consulting and “new brokerage” adherents are doing the same thing…BTW that Twain guy…he was pretty wise

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:00:15 +0000

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By: Agent for Movoto

Agent for Movoto — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:52:03 +0000

really fantastic quote, russell. so true.

By: Dunes

Dunes — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:36:31 +0000

Wow I feel dumb..just noticed the small “This article was first published here on September 09, 2009.”

Funny how this is that old and still so true…

By: Dunes

Dunes — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:30:47 +0000

Most interesting and intelligent AG article I’ve read in awhile…I think you nailed it

Anyone wondering why the perception of Agents held by many of the public is what it is only needs to read the comments here or any RE site..Don’t care, so what, THEY ought to, Let em go FSBO, they don’t know, crybabies, we need to edicate em, we are worth it we are worth it…
Until Agents figure out that in these times and this Market they need to be more concerned with what the Public thinks than what they or other Agents think the Perception which is already poor will continue to worsen…

Of course all those Agents with plenty of clients and business (How many of those are there?) can continue to say it’s unimportant I’m doing just fine but if you’re just an average RE Agent…Ya better listen & care what they think or YOU ARE the Problem your industry has (A “We have met the enemy and he is us” scenario) IMO

Let them try to do it without an Agent? The public just might be leaning in that direction already…so why push them?
It doesn’t matter if YOU think you have value the only thing that matters to a person selling Services is that the CLIENT thinks you have value

Thanks for this article and I am looking forward to reading your next one

By: RealEstate Babble

RealEstate Babble — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:26:40 +0000

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By: kristin terry

kristin terry — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:22:21 +0000

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By: Real Estate Ninja

Real Estate Ninja — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:22:21 +0000

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By: KW Hampton Roads

KW Hampton Roads — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:22:21 +0000

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By: Bruce S Preble, CCIM

Bruce S Preble, CCIM — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:22:21 +0000

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By: Mark Brian

Mark Brian — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:22:21 +0000

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By: Real Estate Feeds

Real Estate Feeds — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:21:50 +0000

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By: Haley Weaver

Haley Weaver — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:48:02 +0000

I agree with Dan’s comment (amongst many others). There are over 1.3 Million REALTORS in the US alone. Just like anything else, you can’t clump them all together and generalize. Those who do are pretty simple minded. Of course, people have bad experiences with the “chodes of the industry” but maybe they should have done the research and interviewed many agents to begin with. After all, it is (usually) the largest transaction of their lives.

I’ve had this same conversation before and it’s impossible to change someone’s mind (esp. in one conversation). The best we can do is say a few items that may resonate and move on. There are too many good/wholesome people that appreciate the painfully hard work we go through. Especially now.

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:22:31 +0000

#agnow As a consumer, I am shocked at the number of responses of . . . jeez who cares to change anyone's mind - the... http://bit.ly/ai20SW

By: Tess

Tess — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:23:58 +0000

As a consumer, I am shocked at the number of responses of . . . jeez who cares to change anyone’s mind – they are just unreasonable people. With attitudes like this, it is no wonder your profession suffers its’ current reputation.

Your profession is flooded due to the easy entrance exams and an attitude that if you are the listing agent, you get your 3% no matter what. Call centers take over scheduling, a plethora of awards are handed out at agencies to give the appearance of legitimacy and success to many agents, and the industries grip on the MLS one of the primary reasons I have used a realtor.

Once there are viable alternatives to the MLS listing service, your profession will likely lose its numbers and then likely those left would be in fact worthy of the term “professional.”

By: Stephanie L Davis

Stephanie L Davis — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:16:39 +0000

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By: Kye Grace

Kye Grace — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:02:44 +0000

RT @kyegrace from @agentgenius by @linsey about consumers perception/dislike for Realtors & how we do little to help it http://bit.ly/sqFJa

By: Kye_Grace

Kye_Grace — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:02:19 +0000

RT @kyegrace from @agentgenius by @linsey about consumers perception/dislike for Realtors & how we do little to help it http://bit.ly/sqFJa