She doesn't know it yet, but lack of response just got someone fired. They just lost 6 listings that I guarantee will be sold. I admit, they were not high dollar. Thing is though that agents are running in circles with sellers that can't afford to sell. Here is a slam dunk and I can't get an agent to acknowledge an email.
I found the agent online and spent 20 minutes talking with them to confirm their background. I told them that I would be following up with them at the end of the week with the addresses and wanted to conduct the preliminary asset inspection with them this coming Monday.
Thursday I sent an email with some info. Friday I sent another with the balance of the info and attempting to confirm the Monday appointment.
I have heard nothing but crickets.
So here is what I need folks. This is not rocket science:
- Licensed agent with some drive
- Must be based in Mansfield, Ohio and member of local MLS
- Must be accessible. That means answer cell phone and respond to emails.
- Must be able to price properties. An understanding of conducting BPO's a Plus.
- Must be willing to market properties on FREE Websites. I'll even tell you which ones.
- Must be willing to schedule contractors from your contacts for emergency work.
- Must be willing to post eviction notices. I'll prep them and send via email.
- Must be willing to put a For Sale sign with their name on it in front of 6 properties.
- Must be willing to use combo lockboxes.
Not sure yet, but drive and responsiveness might just trump experience. Frankly, I am considering walking into the largest brokerage in the town and telling the broker to give me the new guy.
Friends, if you know an agent with the qualifications above who has a brain and can spell, I want to talk with them ASAP.
Do you have questions about distressed assets, receivership or bankruptcy sales, auctions? Email me at rfk@gryphonusa.com and I'll try to answer it in an upcoming post.
Richard F. Kruse is the President of Columbus, Ohio based Gryphon USA, Ltd. (www.gryphonusa.com). The Gryphon Organization includes Gryphon Asset Management providing receivership and consulting services in the distressed marketplace, United Country Gryphon Realty & Auction Group (www.ucohiorealty.com & www.ucohioauctions.com) providing real estate brokerage and auction services throughout Ohio and OnlineAuctionUSA.com (www.onlineauctionusa.com) providing commercial asset liquidations from the Midwest to East Coast.
United Country Gryphon Realty & Auction Career Opportunities Available. Call 614-885-0020 x 17
Shows you where there priorities are. When we go away for the weekend we are always accessible via our smart phones. Clients and customers are amazed at how quick we return messages.
A newbie might just be the answer as the are hungry.
What a great opportunity someone passed up!
You don't have any properties that need listing agents in southern California???? No.? Too bad because I'm here, ready, very willing and extremely able!! Unfortunately, I just can't seem to get that door to open beyond than a tiny crack.
Shari - Kick it open.
Dolf - Yeah, we all loose business when we go MIA. I try to tell my clients when I know it is going to happen and have someone cover.
Rich,
I just stopped to wish you, Milisa, Landloard Gril and our mutual friends a Happy Thanksgiving.
Your freind the "old Fart, Crudgmon, guru,l despite the name calling.
Bill
PS: I like to know those free web sights, I keep promoting my prants lake home in Central Michigan.
Rich,
I possess all of the qualifications except I'm based in Columbus (including vFlyers, Postlets, a smart phone, BPO experience, contractor contacts, and tons of drive!!).......Eerrrrggghhhh......I need an opportunity like this.
wayne.straughter@kingthompson.com
Wayne - Check your email.
Sandi - We didn't intend to be a quasi-residential asset manager, but it seems to be going that way. AR is a great place to find agents, so you never know.
Jayne - Wrong state too. Sorry.