15 Mistakes Realtors® Can Make If They're Not Careful

Have you ever made a mistake? I know it's a stupid question. The fact is every one that's ever lived has made a mistake. (If you think you've never made a mistake then this post isn't for you.) And I guess the goal is to correct our mistakes and work hard to avoid making the same mistake twice. Of course, it is. Even in the real estate business. And if you are a real estate professional, have you ever made a mistake in one of the following areas - and to this day you find that you're telling yourself, "I will never, ever, ever do that again after what I went through"? Here are 15 mistakes realtors can make if they're not careful in no particular order (do you have any more I can add?):

15. Not getting a Buyer's/Broker agreement signed up front.

14. Referring to other realtors in a less than kind manner.

13. Not doing your homework.

12. Not getting the appointment.

11. Not showing up on time for an appointment.

10. Not getting client's phone number or contact information.

9. Not asking whether a potential client is already working with another realtor.

8. Not asking for the order.

7. Not proofreading your work.

6. Not clarifying what the client's needs are.

5. Not making sure a buying client is pre-qualified for a loan.

4. Not returning phone calls in a timely manner.

3. Not following up with clients.

2. Not establishing a business presence using online social media.

1. Not being honest with clients.