It`s 11:00PM Sorry we can`t give you showing instructions!

**realestatefla1** · 06-21-2007, 06:10 AM

I always have my telephone next to me! I have a habit of picking it up the when it rings. It`s my fault, i don`t want my clients calling into my voice mail!
It`s my opinion that we as Realtors have an unwritten code of etiquette when it comes to "Showing Instructions" after a certain hour it`s just plain common sense not to bother each other. For me, my day stops at 9:00PM. after that i don`t bother my clients. Why should I? I`m positive most of you feel the sameway.

Last night my telephone rings at 11:00pm, i figure it must be an emergency so I decide to pick up the phone before I pass out for the night!
It`s a fellow Realtor asking for "Showing Instructions".
It always amazing how some Realtors think!I decide to ask this person a few questions.
The conversation is as follows:

Me: Why would you call me directly at 11:00PM when it clearly states on the MLS to call our office for all showing instructions?
Late Night Agent: I like to do my showing instructions late at night! That way I don`t have to worry about it for the rest of the day?
Me: You mean you`re calling other agents at their homes as well?
Late Night Agent: Sure, why not? It`s only 11:00PM!
Me: What do other agents tell you?
Late Night Agent: The majority never call me back, some get pissed off and hang up and some cooperate!
Me: What do you expect me to do right now, call the seller for showing instructions?
Late Night Agent: You think they`ll mind?
Me: How long have you been a Realtor?
Late Night Agent: I received my license 1 month ago, this is my "First Real Client".....
Me: I hope you don`t take this personal but most of us stop doing showing instructions at 9:00PM, that`s just called Real Estate etiquette!
Late Night Agent: No wonder why nobody in my office speaks to me! I call agents in my office for advise late at night and nobody calls me back! You maybe onto something!

I kid you not! This is how the conversation actually ends. This Rookie is hasn`t been properly trained by her broker or office manager, the other Realtors stopped talking to her because she`s nuisance!It`s hard to believe something this simple needs to be told to someone!

**RealEstatePromos** · 06-21-2007, 09:44 AM

That is very funny!!!

A 9:00 pm cut off is more than reasonable.

**TheHiltonHeadSpecialist** · 06-21-2007, 10:44 AM

I actually stop taking calls about 7:00 unless there is a specific call that I am waiting on.

**aprazma** · 06-23-2007, 01:02 AM

On the positive side, at least learning occurred here!

**gjtrafl** · 06-23-2007, 03:06 PM

2 words for your solution... CALLER ID

**rama1** · 06-24-2007, 12:02 PM

I would fine a broker for that -- you are right, this agent wasn't properly trained, but I am not sure if there was any training at all? Probably, very fancy office with a lot of agents. Just a guess.

**VegasRealEstate** · 06-24-2007, 12:42 PM

I don't think you need to train someone not to call someone at 11 pm, that is just common sense and it appears that agent doesn't have any?

**Rich_in_CT** · 06-25-2007, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by VegasRealEstate

I don't think you need to train someone not to call someone at 11 pm, that is just common sense and it appears that agent doesn't have any?

Exactly. Not something that should need to be taught at the agency or anywhere else, it SHOULD be common courtesy.

**Patrick Mc** · 06-27-2007, 08:44 AM

I do not give out my home phone number to anybody. Everybody has access to my cell phone #. I turn off my cell phone either at 9:00 or later before I go to bed.

The pledge of service that I give to my clients states that I am usuallly available via cell phone beteen 9:00 a.m & 9:00 p.m.