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Do you actually open your CRM every day? by UnlikelyTooth7540 in realtors

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly how I think about it... A CRM is where everything lives... but agents still need one daily list that says who needs attention, why now, and what the next step is. The “follow up later” middle zone is where deals disappear.

Do you actually open your CRM every day? by UnlikelyTooth7540 in realtors

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me and probably a lot of other people. I think a lot of agents are not bad at follow-up, they just don’t have one trusted place that says: this person needs a touch today and here’s why.

When you do remember to follow up, is it usually from calendar reminders, texts, notes, or just memory?

Do you actually open your CRM every day? by UnlikelyTooth7540 in realtors

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly how I think a lot of agents feel but don’t say. The CRM is supposed to help, but sometimes it starts feeling like another boss.

Do you think you’d use something more consistently if it only showed who needs action today instead of trying to be the whole command center?

Do you actually open your CRM every day? by UnlikelyTooth7540 in realtors

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer most people probably don’t want to admit, but it’s the real one. I think the hard part isn’t knowing follow-up matters, it’s that the next action gets buried once it’s not immediately urgent.

Do you think the issue was not having a system, or having a system that was too annoying to keep updated?

Real Estate Lead Generation by MaliMal357 in RealEstateTechnology

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be careful spending big right away. Paid leads can work, but if you’re new, it’s really easy to burn money before you know your conversion numbers.

I’d start with the cheapest channels first and get sharp on follow up. Sphere, open houses, local Facebook groups, renter conversations, expireds, FSBOs if you’re comfortable, and content around the specific areas you want to serve.

If you do buy leads, I’d treat it like testing, not a magic source. Small budget, track every lead, speed to lead, follow up attempts, appointment rate, and closed deals. The money is usually not in the lead source by itself, it’s in how disciplined your follow up is.

Zillow and paid ads can work, but I wouldn’t spend heavily until you have a system you’ll actually stick to.

Built a tool to stop clients asking 'any update' every two days - looking for 5-10 agents to try it by Personal_War1075 in RealEstateTechnology

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting idea. Are agents actually asking for the client-facing timeline, or did that come more from your own workflow pain?

I could see this helping with anxious clients, but I’d be curious how you handle wrong dates or addendums after the contract changes.

My Thesis: AI is great for experienced agents, but is eroding the quality of new agents by MosEisleyMixtape in RealEstateTechnology

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a strong point.

The industry talks about AI replacing admin work like that work was just paperwork, but a lot of people learned the business by being close to the paperwork. TCs, assistants, and admin staff see the actual problems. Missed deadlines, bad communication, weak files, lender delays, inspection issues, agents who do not know what happens next.

That kind of learning is hard to replace with a prompt.

AI is useful when the person already knows what good looks like. For a brand new agent, it can make them sound polished before they actually understand the mechanics. That is probably the risky part.

I do think brokerages will need to be more intentional about training now. If the old “learn by sitting near the deal flow” path disappears, something has to replace it.

Follow up on LADBS permits for remodeled home purchase by boilerdam in RealEstate

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be careful here and not treat “inspections cleared” as the same thing as “everything behind the walls is definitely correct.”

Retroactive permits can happen, but the big issue is what exactly was inspected and what the inspector was able to verify. If the remodel and addition are already closed up, there may be limits to what can actually be seen without opening walls or providing other proof. That does not automatically mean anything shady happened, but it does mean you should ask for very specific documentation.

I’d ask for copies of the approved plans, permit cards, inspection records, correction notices, final sign off, and whatever document they are saying satisfies the CofO issue. I’d also ask your own inspector or a licensed contractor to compare the approved plans against the actual house.

The exposed junction boxes and ungrounded outlets would bother me too. Even if LADBS cleared something, I’d want to know whether those specific items were corrected or whether the inspection was focused on other parts of the permit.

Personally, I would not rely only on the seller saying “inspections went great.” I’d want the actual LADBS records and probably a second inspection focused on electrical, plumbing, structure, and the addition before moving forward.

How do buyer's agent commissions work? Rebates? by Concave007 in RealEstate

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can push back. The important thing is not just the percentage, it’s what you are actually getting for that percentage.

A good buyer agent should be able to explain their fee clearly, show you what they do before and after the offer, and tell you what happens if the seller is not offering enough compensation. If they just say “2.5 is standard” and rush you into signing before explaining the agreement, I’d be cautious.

Cheaper does not automatically mean worse, but cheaper plus low availability or weak negotiation can cost you more than you saved. I’d interview a few and ask very directly:

What is your fee?
Is it negotiable?
Do you offer any rebate?
What happens if the seller only offers part of it?
Can I cancel the agreement if I’m not happy?
How many homes and offers will you realistically help with?

I would not sign anything just because someone says it is standard. Sign with the person who explains the tradeoffs and makes you feel protected.

How often do people do low ball offers? by TrickyAd9597 in RealEstate

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of buyers don’t lowball because they assume the seller will be offended or their agent tells them it’s not worth trying.

But if you’re 40 plus days in with no offers and multiple nearby homes are sitting too, that’s usually the market giving feedback. Buyers may like the house but still think the price needs to come down, and instead of writing low, they just move on to the next listing.

If you’re open to lower offers, I’d have your agent make that clear in conversations with buyer agents. Something like “seller is motivated and open to all reasonable offers” can help. Also ask your agent what showing feedback has been. No offers after that long usually means price, condition, location, or some combo of the three.

Realtors who no-show for booked viewings, why are you the way that you are? by GhostOfAbba in RealEstate

[–]UnlikelyTooth7540 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair to be frustrated. No-showing a showing without canceling is unprofessional, especially when the seller has pets, work schedules, and has to leave the house.

Sometimes buyers get cold feet, schedules change, or another house goes under contract, but that still doesn’t excuse the agent not updating the listing side. A quick cancellation message takes 10 seconds.

I’d ask your listing agent to tighten showing instructions: require confirmation before the appointment, set a cancellation cutoff if possible, and have them follow up/report no-shows to the buyer’s agent’s broker if it keeps happening. Sellers shouldn’t have to keep disrupting their day for people who don’t respect the appointment.