Posted on March 24, 2010 by Rogue Agent

Definition:
Agents cutting other agents out of commissions and not representing their clients as they should.

Beware of these agents! Their numbers are small; however, the ones that do practice this are nothing but trouble. You will not be able to tell who they are by looking at them or by any specific mannerism; [...]

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Rogue Agent

Even a Rogue Agent needs a vacation. I did not spend a lot of time working, but I’m always interested in viewing real estate. I am empathetic with the plight of so many folks who feel that good service is a rare commodity in my industry. It was amazing to me that I [...]

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Rogue Agent

Kathy plays hard ball with this broker. Clearly, the broker doesn’t have a sense of humor. If she knew how to market herself, she would have embraced the opportunity to be on TV instead of throwing out a few F bombs and B pharts about Kathy. Check it out.

Posted on March 09, 2010 by Rogue Agent

These are the agents who’s faces you’ll find plastered on local billboards, in your magazines, your local newspapers and on their own “For Sale” signs. Their mug shot is larger than anything else. You can’t escape that cheesy smile. They believe that they are their brand. Branding, Branding, Branding. They are [...]

Posted on March 08, 2010 by Rogue Agent

Posted on March 07, 2010 by Rogue Agent

Agents are trained salespersons. They are trained to identify clients and discriminate ‘good’ prospects from ‘poor’ ones. Once they’ve identified a good one, they’ll watch for body cues and body language to begin their transformation into a chameleon. They will be come whatever you want them to be while you are still a [...]

Posted on March 04, 2010 by Rogue Agent

Sometimes it seems like agents are basically licking their fingers to see which way the wind blows when it comes to housing valuations. All the real estate shows on cable t.v. bring in a broker who is a “real estate expert”. Really? One of my clients pointed out to me, that ” a [...]

Posted on March 03, 2010 by Rogue Agent

This will be brief. When searching for an agent look for an agent that specializes. If you are looking for investment property, don’t go to an agent that typically sells to first time home buyers. The agent that specializes is probably competent.