The Market Crashed because of Unambitious Agents?

Last week I was told by a complete stranger that the real estate market is in shambles because agents like myself aren’t ambitious enough to “strike a deal.”  You see this gentleman wanted me to meet him at a vacant rental property without verifying who he was. When I politely declined he became enraged and went on a rant about how agents like myself who aren’t willing to jump in their car are to blame for the decline in the real estate market.

It’s not the first time I’ve heard that real estate agents are at fault for the current state of the real estate market, but it is the first time I’ve been told it’s because agents will not jump in their cars to meet strangers.

While I feel this gentleman’s theory is a tad flawed the precautions I take to stay safe are not. I’ve written about not meeting strangers at property before and I will continue to put my safety first.

Will I lose business because of it?  Absolutely

Will I come home to my family safe and sound from showing property?  Absolutely, and that means more to me than a paycheck ever will.

I often wonder if these people who expect us to meet them at a property without verifying their identity would let their mother, wife, sister, daughter, or grand daughter meet a strange man at a vacant home? According to an online article at ABC News roughly 75 agents have died each year from 2003 to 2009 due to violence and I don’t plan on being part of that statistic.

If you are looking for a hardworking, professional, ambitious REALTOR that’s me, if you’re looking for a door opener that’s not me.

The Market Crashed because of Unambitious Agents?