Respect for Peers

The Realtor Code of Ethics has three major components:
1. Respect for public
2. Respect for property
3. Respect for peers

Here is a list by the realtors attending the required Ethics class this year of things we wish our cooperating realtors would do:

-Provide constructive feedback after each and every showing (in a timely manner).
-Return phone calls ASAP. (at least by end of day)
-Complete the contract before sending it.
-Cancel or change your appointment; don't just not show up.
-Be Honest.
-Show only to preapproved buyers.
-Leave the house the way you found it.
-Leave a business card.
-Use a lender & title company that can really close the deal.
-Turn the utilities on for inspections.
-Note that the utilities are off in MLS.
-If you want to be there for inspections as the seller's rep, don't try to schmooze my buyers; better yet, come at the end of the inspection.
-Use accurate information regarding schools on MLS; if you don't know, call the school and find out. Don't be lazy!
-Use correct nomenclature when describing architectural details.
-Verify square footage before entering in MLS.
-Don't put "see mapquest" under "Directions" in MLS; your time is no more valuable than mine.
-If there is no egress from the basement, don't call it a bedroom.
-If there is a sign saying "don't let the cat/dog out/in", put a color photo of the pet on the sign.

A Little Humor

Fran Cashion, with Prudential Relocation, conducted the Ethics Continuing Education Class at KCRAR today. She told a story that I'd like to share with you. Even those who have heard it before may find it entertaining.

A Realtor was showing homes to buyers. One of the homes they viewed had a sign up that said "Please don't let the cat out." The buyers really liked the house so they were in there for almost an hour. As they were leaving, the Realtor noticed that the screen door had been left slightly ajar so she checked outside and saw the cat on the steps of the front porch. She was relieved that the cat had not run off while they'd been inside looking at the house. Before locking the door, she put the cat back inside the house and went on to show the buyers the other homes on the list.

Later that day the buyer's Realtor received a phone call from the seller's Realtor wanting to know why she had put a strange cat in the house.

(the cat on the porch had not come from inside the home; it was another cat)

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New Website!

After a fair amount of work, the new website is finally up & running. Yay! I will be adding content to it as time goes on but you're welcome to visit now. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
Here's the link:

MariaTMorton.com

What a great weekend!

Irish Fest was fabulous!

Favorites

326 E 70th Ter is one of the most impeccable remodels you will find in Armour Hills. The entire inside was rebuilt after a fire a few years ago so everything is new inside. Originally built in 1927, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home now has all the modern amenities while still retaining the charm of yesteryear. Top of the line appliances with stone countertops, new cabinets and wood moldings that appear as if they've been in the house since it was built. All finishes tastefully selected in complementary neutral colors. For those of you looking to buy close-in, this home will satisfy your desire for modern living accommodations in one of Kansas City's fine old neighborhoods.

MLS # 1490933 $269,950. listed through Brookside Real Estate.
If you need to see inside before making an offer, please contact me @ 816.560.3758 to arrange a showing.

What to do next weekend

The Kansas City Irish Fest is next weekend; see you there!
August 29, 30, 31 at Crown Center