Comments on: Know When to Blow the Whistle

By: Deborah Madey

Deborah Madey — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:12:07 +0000

Ditto for reports to state real estate commissions. Clogging the system with issues that can be easily resolved in other ways leaves less time for the associations and boards to focus on situations that warrant their attention.

I have a closet with a witch hat and a big broom, but I usually leave that closet door locked. Every once in a while, there is a need to open the closet door….just like sometimes there is a need for you to blow your whistle.

By: Matthew Rathbun

Matthew Rathbun — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:11:13 +0000

I’ve said this before, and will repeat it here. I am concerned about the small group that intentionally try to harm people; all the rest simply need to be educated better.

As a Pro Standards Administrator I see and hear tons of complaints and most of the time it’s about a bitter agent who “lost” an argument or deal. It almost always comes back to something not being “fair.” Life isn’t fair and there is no law against it.

By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:31:30 +0000

I tried to call an agent today to give her a referral, and he old company and brokerage were still on her web-site. Oh my…

I know some MLS’s are heavy into fines, our’s is just a report of something not right and the IT guy calls the agent. I check back and usually nothing has changed.

Too busy to deal with it all…

By: Ben Goheen

Ben Goheen — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:37:34 +0000

If I reported all the violations I see on our MLS I’d never get work done. You’re exactly right – just have to know when to say ‘oh well’ and move on. I’m not perfect and know I’ve possibly violated a couple rules here and there, but I’d much rather get a phone call from an agent than someone at the MLS board.

By the way, is it sad that I wondered if @$$holes was already taken on Twitter?

By: Daniel Rothamel

Daniel Rothamel — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:24:30 +0000

Paula,

Your example is a perfect one. As far as responses and the “next step” go, you are exactly right. It is a tough call. A Zebra lives for the tough call.

Like I said, that’s why we get paid the big bucks.

By: Paula Henry

Paula Henry — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:18:16 +0000

Daniel – Last year our brokerage merged with another RE/MAX and I forgot to change the name and address on a few sites. It’s really hard to remember every where you put your info.

An agent in the office told me one day – hey, do you know your site still has the old name and address on it. I was thankful for the polite reminder.

I think most agents would feel the same, but know a few who would not be. It’s a tough call when you have to decide the next step, if you don’t get an amicable response.

By: Matt Stigliano

Matt Stigliano — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:15:57 +0000

As a hockey fan, I see the referees do the same things. Its always fun to watch the experienced referees warn the players. They’re often as vocal as some of the players, but without the punching.

I definitely agree with you on this one. Its easy to point fingers and file complaints. Its harder to speak to someone and mention the problem so it can be resolved. Of course, some people don’t like any sort of criticism, so I can imagine it can be hard to resolve something with another agent, but I do agree you should try that avenue first.