I agree with SDRE. Many agents / loan officers will complain that they "don't have any business" when the business is often right in front of them.
Example: My brother is thinking about a second home here in San Diego, so I stopped by an open house last week. The house was priced above my brothers price threshhold. I gave the agent a "real" name, phone and email address and told him our price range. He said that he would contact me the next day. In the course of showing me the home I asked, "how's business"? He replied...it's okay, its been kinda slow.
That was 9 days ago....have not heard a word, email, anything from this guy. He should not complain about business being "slow" when he doesn't cultivate the possible business in front of him. If he was really sharp, he would have asked..."As you indicated this property is out of your price range, but do you know anyone that might be interested in this wonderful investment?" Also, what about asking, "are you currently working with an agent?"
I guess I want people like that in the industry. It just makes our job easier...
That's my rant for the morning...
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