Being a Realtor, we at times have transactions where the other Realtor does everything they are supposed to do throughout the entire process...and there are times the other Realtor, simply put, does not. We may never know why the other side dropped the ball but the fact is that it happens.
When I am in a transaction, like all other Realtors, I watch out for my client's best interest. In situations where I have to pick up the slack caused by another professional's lack of ability, I just do it. I am paid to complete transactions for my clients. They will never know about half the problems I have to overcome to make the entire process a simple and pain free experience for them. This is actually true for what I call "Administrative Problems" or things that only have to do with the process or which Realtor does what.
When it comes to money, payments for escrow fees or property clouds and problems, there must always be full disclosure to your client. Having said that, shame on us as Realtors if petty little problems get in the way of our client's wishes! Our job is to simply, MAKE IT HAPPEN!
While I would agree with you wholeheartedly, it is truly a shame that this is growing to be more of a rule rather than an exception. Good reminder though!
-=Dan
Thank you all for your comments! We are all professional in our own minds, I can only wish that there were a mirror that showed the truth when we looked into it. Just look at the transactions where you have you have to pick up the slack as great practice! The fact is that it is easy to LOOK professional when everything is going great, the test is to look and be professional when the going gets tough.
Cheers-
Mike
We all agree with you Tony! Thank you for your response.
Cheers-
Mike