<small>© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).
<small>© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).

Listing Agent's Lament

by Susan Pruden
June 2, 2006 I've been listing real estate for around 12 years. Whenever I hear myself saying "now I've seen it all", I have to remember that someone or something always tops the last one. The last two weeks have been a real trip. I can't remember another time when I've had so many daft and ditzy agents call me regarding my listings.

I had one agent from Virginia -- who admits she is not licensed in Maryland -- call me and ask to show one of my listings. When I told her she couldn't show the listing since she isn't licensed here (duh), she took her client "just to drive past", walked around the property, saw an open door and went ahead and took her client inside. Told me it was "okay since she left a card". I had a very interesting conversation with her office manager, who informed me that this particular agent has been licensed in Virginia "forever".

Just had an agent make an appointment to show another of my listings. She said she would probably be running late and would the sellers let the buyers in without her. I said absolutely not -- she must accompany her clients. She told her buyers to try anyway. Needless to say, the agent never showed up at all. I don't think she ever intended to.

Another agent called me on Monday to register an offer, said he'd fax it to me that evening. He finally sent it yesterday afternoon (4 days later and no phone call to let me know it was on its way) and was very disappointed to learn that his is now not the only offer. Acted like it was somehow my fault that his buyers' offer now has competition.

What a market!

© 2006 Susan Pruden.

A lifetime Maryland resident, Susan Pruden has the ideal foundation for selling and buying homes. After 8 years working in just about every facet of the mortgage industry, and several years with her own company specializing in marketing for real estate agents, Susan got her real estate license in 1994. Susan has earned several industry awards. The CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award is based on reviews from Susan's clients and is earned by a very small percentage of agents. She has earned that coveted recognition since 2012

Two others were awarded by the Prince George's Association of REALTORS®. The Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year Award is based on a mixture of community involvement, association involvement and real estate education and designations. The other, the Distinguished Service Award, is for "exceptional meritorious service."

Susan is involved in her local community. She was named Cheverly Volunteer of the Year in 2018, even having June 25th designated "Susan Pruden Day" in the Town of Cheverly. She is also a Commissioner on the Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission and President of the Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary.

Susan Pruden has lived in Cheverly lived with her husband, Joseph, for almost 30 years.

Susan Pruden, REALTORĀ®
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
1000 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
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<small>© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).
© 2023 Susan Pruden. All rights reserved. Each CENTURY 21 office is independently owned and operated. Listings provided by Bright MLS from various brokers who participate in IDX (Internet Data Exchange).
 
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