I know they went through estate announcements and now they are sending letters, calling daily, and even going so far as to scope out the house. I’ve told more than a dozen that the house is not for sale, but I don’t know how to stop the harassment. Does anyone have any suggestions?
It isn't harassment for them to enquire. It is harassment if they persist once you have declined their services.
Scope out the house? Do you know (for certain) who it was? - I would complain to that company, I must admit. Don't see how they can justify such an intrusion on your privacy.
I'd contact the broker the agents work for and tell them the house is not for sale and ask that none of their agents are to contact you about it unless they want to be put on your no-contact list if you do decide to sell someday. That might get all the agents from an office off your back at one time.
All the letters..mark Return to Sender.
If any dare to set foot on the property charge them with Trespassing.
If they are from specific Agencies I would contact the manager or owner of the agency and let them know that the agents have been harassing you. Tell them if it continues you will be forced to get your lawyer involved. You might also want to mention because of the actions of the agents you will NOT even consider them when and if it comes tome to sell.
If once you tell them not to call and they continue to, report them to the Real Estate Commission or the Department of Real Estate in your State.
Approaching you (professionally!!) ONCE about selling the home or property and then accepting your decision should be a one and done deal. They SHOULD NOT be haranguing you. That is tacky and NOT professional and you wouldn't want to work with them.
My Son in Law is a realtor and has built his business on HONESTY and that is his middle name. He will do NOTHING that will break any rules or laws and respects each and every client with complete respect. He had a neighbor of mine 'agree' to have him represent him in the sale of a home. This man used my SIL to death, having him find workers, painters, etc for 3 YEARS and when ANOTHER REALTOR'S sign appeared on the front lawn--after SIL had given this man over 100 hours of help---was a slap in the face. SIL said "It happens. I'm not mad".
The 'new' realtor told the man he could get almost $75K more out of the house than my SIL was saying it could go for. 4 months on the market and it still isn't sold, b/c it's overpriced.
SIL would still happily represent this man, if the 6 month contract expires and the house isn't sold.
A GOOD realtor will be respectful and honest. Like car mechanics, they sure do get a bad rap---sometimes it's totally deserved.
When/if you do go to sell, talk to someone who has had a GOOD experience with a realtor.
And BTW, my SIL has fired clients for trying to sneaky pete things in a sale. It's a two way street, for sure,
There are good and bad in any profession no matter what it is.
Isn’t it sad? Why can’t people mind their own business? So ridiculous. If the house isn’t for sale, it isn’t for sale. That shouldn’t be difficult to understand for them. I hate pushy people! There is no privacy anymore. People aren’t always respectful either.
Give them an astronomical price and see what they say! LOL They deserve a crazy answer when they keep pestering you. Tell them you are putting the home on the market for $10 million! Hahaha 😂
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