I've heard some absolute horror stories about how some troll agents won't leave your self managed open house. I've heard of some really aggressive ones even setting up shop and refusing to leave per the owner's request. They will just stay there and continue to pitch you their listing services and trying to poach the occasional buyer that comes through. It's unbelievable.
Even with an agent assisted FSBO I still encounter the occasional bit of broker solicitation. The FSBO experts at Hauseit are absolutely right, unless you are doing a discounted full service listing where you have zero contact with agents then you are still bound to get solicited (albeit a lot less than pure FSBO).
Take for example this bit of trash that we had to deal with:
Dear Ryan,
Can you please give me a call regarding unit [ ].
Thanks
Sandra
After I politely asked her what her question was by email (who has time to make random calls to random agents)?
Hi Ryan,
The previous owner would like to know where you obtained permission to use her pictures? I appreciate your quick response.
Thank you.
Sandra
It's completely unbelievable is it not?! Who the hell are these agents who feel so entitled and go around harassing owners? It's unbelievable.
Even with an agent assisted FSBO I still encounter the occasional bit of broker solicitation. The FSBO experts at Hauseit are absolutely right, unless you are doing a discounted full service listing where you have zero contact with agents then you are still bound to get solicited (albeit a lot less than pure FSBO).
Take for example this bit of trash that we had to deal with:
Dear Ryan,
Can you please give me a call regarding unit [ ].
Thanks
Sandra
After I politely asked her what her question was by email (who has time to make random calls to random agents)?
Hi Ryan,
The previous owner would like to know where you obtained permission to use her pictures? I appreciate your quick response.
Thank you.
Sandra
It's completely unbelievable is it not?! Who the hell are these agents who feel so entitled and go around harassing owners? It's unbelievable.