Your Agent's Communication Problems Are Costing You Money, Here's How To Fix It
If you hired someone, agreed to pay them, and still can't get a callback, that's a problem. But here's the part most sellers never think about: if you can't reach your agent, a buyer or a buyer's agent trying to get information on your listing can't either. And when that happens, they move on.
Communication Is the Number One Complaint
The National Association of Realtors released a study not long ago, and the top complaint people had about their real estate agent wasn't pricing. It wasn't marketing. It was communication. That should tell you something.
Why It Costs You Money
Real estate transactions have a lot of moving parts. Buyers, lenders, inspectors, title companies, brokers on the other side — every one of them needs timely responses to keep a deal alive. When your agent goes dark, deals fall apart. Buyers walk. That sale you were counting on disappears.
If you're selling in Red River or Angel Fire, this market moves. Missed calls and slow responses cost real money.
What to Do About It
Before you sign with anyone, ask them directly: how do you communicate, and how fast do you respond? Their answer will tell you everything you need to know.
A good agent picks up the phone, returns calls fast, and keeps you in the loop at every step. That's not a bonus — that's the job.
Have questions or want to learn more? Give us a call at 575-613-4243 — we're happy to help.
Rob Swan | Qualifying Broker | Swan Realty Inc.
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