https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 15 Nov 2026 23:43:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384434 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:47:23 +0000 purrpletulips 1384434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The realtors we worked with were along the high end that you are talking about (although we were not) and it was pretty standard for them to get back within 24hrs unless something was urgent. It was pretty frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384411 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:40:42 +0000 pregnantbee 1384411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Not cool. She should be jumping at the chance to make you happy. I hope you can get out of it or at least have a frank discussion about what your communication expectations are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384404 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:37:57 +0000 Alivoo01 1384404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: @Torchwood: I'll have to look at our contract and see if there are any clauses. It's been 4 hours since I asked her again where we're meeting at and still no response... :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384381 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:31:15 +0000 Torchwood 1384381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, that sounds pretty off to me. Ours is only a part-time realtor and works a full-time job, and she still replies within an hour or two even if she's at the other job. And she's actually not the most professional, so I'd definitely expect better from someone like yours. Is there anything in the contract about getting out of it if you're not happy with her? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384285 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:03:02 +0000 pregnantbee 1384285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd expect a couple hours turn-around time. I think next day is too long. Any chance you can cancel the contract and find someone else? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384277 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:01:48 +0000 Freckles 1384277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During the day, i expect her to respond within the hour/few hours. If i email at night, the next day. </p> <p>It doesn't really sound like you're off to a good start if you're annoyed from the beginning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384248 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:56:07 +0000 Alivoo01 1384248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: She's been responding the following morning no matter what time I email her the previous day (am or pm), so usually within 24 hours.</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: @mrs. wagon: @stine_ciro: @pinkcupcake: I expected within a few hours too, but guess not. She's not very thorough with her answers either. For instance, we're supposed to go look at some houses today and I asked where we should meet up at earlier this week. She responded this morning that she has an out of town client coming in today and is only available between 4-5, and that she'd need to push our appt to 5:15 (originally 4:15). But she didn't say where we should meet up at.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384184 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:44:22 +0000 pinkcupcake 1384184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our realtor is awese about responding - she almost always returns calls/emails/texts within an hour or two, even if it's just a quick, "No info yet, I'll update you when there's something new." I guess I'm spoiled by her quick communication, but I would be annoyed if a broker took longer than one business day to get back to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384169 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:41:17 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1384169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad is a realtor and he tries to get back with people within a few hours, even if it's just to let them know he received the call and will need some time to get the answer. </p> <p>With that being said, I would be ok with 24 hours, but if it was consistently more than that I would be irritated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384161 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:40:09 +0000 looch 1384161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be okay with next business day, but sometimes it is good business practice to respond same business day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384152 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:38:57 +0000 mrs. wagon 1384152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From the hours of 10am - 9pm our broker gets back to us within the hour. Sometimes I have to email to see if he has an update and he always gets back to me quickly. But he is also a friend, and has always been our broker, so I'm not sure if that's industry standard... or if there is a standard!</p> <p>We've worked with two other brokers before for buying and selling, and both were just as (if not more) responsive than our current broker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384144 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:37:28 +0000 pui 1384144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long does it take her to get back to you? I'd say within 24 hours is alright. If you're putting in offers and stuff though, then it should be faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384135 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:36:35 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1384135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: Hmmm I'm in sales and I respond pretty much right away to people, any time of day. My mom is a real estate agent and she replies pretty much instantly.. for sure within the hour if she is tied up with something else. I'd expect a very quick response, especially considering how much she will make with not only selling your current house, but getting the commission on the one you buy as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acceptable-response-time-from-realtor#post-1384114 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:33:53 +0000 Alivoo01 1384114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're working on putting our house on the market and purchasing a bigger home. We met with a realtor last week, and she seemed really nice. She put together a nice work package for us. We've even signed a contract for her to be our realtor on the selling and buying end. She speciliazes in high end/luxury homes. Our home is no where near high end or luxurious, and our next home isn't either. She found us.</p> <p>Any how, she's not great at getting back to me in a "timely manner" via email. I know she's working with other clients and have "bigger fish" to work with (she's working on commission after all). What do you think is an acceptable response time? </p> <p>I feel uneasy about listing with her now, but we already signed a contract. </p>