Just caught agents lying!

[TMNT]

lying agents are nothing new!, but I got a double whammy today

Properties are in NSW,
Property settled in Nov 2012, bought from Agency A, Advertising rental through Agency B,

Agency B have been trying to lease it out since Nov,

Today I try and get a 2nd opinion from agency C to see why it hasnt been rented,

they drop by Agency B and were told, "we havent ever had the keys since settlement"......this is after they have told me they have had a few enquires and opens

Agency A has confirmed by email that they dont have the keys and they gave it to me personally.................Ive never been to the area

 

[westminster]

That is disappointing!

I wonder who has the keys then.

 

[andrew_de_a]

Cool story!!!

 

[DaveM]

Maybe the house is unlocked and by "they had opens" they just tell people to open the door!

First thing I do is get locks changed - done by me or by the appointed managing agent.

 

[TheOnlineAgent]

Did you expect any less?

After being through a couple of agencies many agents don't even know if they are Arthur or Martha.

 

[handyandy]

Key is under the mat.

 

[kathryn d]

That's too bad.
What a waste of time for you.
Hope you get it sorted out quickly.

 

[John M]

Did you expect any less?

After being through a couple of agencies many agents don't even know if they are Arthur or Martha.

That's why I just go by 'John' - it's much easier to remember

This is disgusting though, and I don't understand why people operate this way. Not only is it unethical and a blatantly obvious safety hazard, but it's also simply bad business. There really should be some sort of website or directory where you can write reviews/ratings on agents to warn others on what they can expect.

People use similar sites before choosing a dishwasher or kettle - I think there should be one available when choosing someone to manage your property.

 

[redwing]

If you hadn't got C involved it makes you wonder how long this would have continued..

Unless C is lying

 

[Nikki8]

WOW..... Look at the rent you have lost! That's terrible! Time for a fresh new agent D to take it on for you

 

[thepeoplesagent]

As always, I’m sure there’s more to this story. A managing agent makes money by leasing properties. Why would they not chase up keys/access after two months? That makes no sense; unless you chosen a cowboy agent who charges no-frill rates or simply priced the property above market rent.

Or, maybe agent C is lying about agent A&B. So it’s really a triple whammy…

 

[TMNT]

Agent A has been pretty poor in terms of communications, before settlement they were happy to let anyone through, however once they were told it was a different agency looking through it, they refused all access

Agent B has been ok, they are the biggest one in the area, my guess is they havent had any opens due to no interest

Agent C ive just started with them, so they have no reason to be dodgy, since I havent told them they've got it yet!

I will be hearing from Agency B today!

 

[Ed Barton]

Get the three agents in a room and let them sort it out. Last one standing gets the listing.

 

[thepeoplesagent]

If I were to write a post every time a purchaser or vendor was to lie to me I would be on this forum a lot more.
A quick and most common example:

-Parents looking on behalf of kids claiming the home is actually for them
-Buyers giving incorrect budget and then they get angry when we don’t contact them about a property which we thought was well over their price range
-Vendors claiming they received offers from the previous agent
-Vendors telling us they have only been on the market for a few months when in actual fact it’s been a few years
-Buyers indicating they have approval when they don’t
-Buyers exaggerating pest/building reports in an effort to get a discount of the sale price
-Vendors telling us verandas/pools/rooms etc are council approved when they are not
-Buyers giving conditions such as short settlement, release of deposit in order to get offers accepted. But when it comes to exchange those conditions have somehow changed?
-And, the most common, vendors not disclosing termite damage (do they think it won’t be discovered?)

This list goes on. It’s not just the agent who can sometimes spin bull****. All sides do it; it’s the vicious and fun cycle of real estate. Personally, I don’t get upset when this happens, I’m used to it.

I get angrier when people tell me they know karate or talk about their cat.

 

[locko24]

I get angrier when people tell me they know karate or talk about their cat.

My cat knows karate!

 

[sanj]

This list goes on. It’s not just the agent who can sometimes spin bull****. All sides do it; it’s the vicious and fun cycle of real estate. Personally, I don’t get upset when this happens, I’m used to it.

Completely agree

 

[vaughan]

My cat knows karate!

If you say something like that you've GOT to prove it with pictures.

 

[thepeoplesagent]

My cat knows karate!

That would actually interest me.

 

[Propertunity]

If you say something like that you've GOT to prove it with pictures.

Videos OK?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2rJPlhR8_c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWkGFoaMrQ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRia6EPkqic

 

[TMNT]

what a mess
Agency A is now denying giving to me, and are saying that they dont know who they gave it to

followed by
Agency A saying they gave it to Agency B upon settlement

Agency B is now saying they explicitily have not been there to collect keys

plus I have my first application in 2 months as of today!