Backstory: We’ve been casually working with a realtor, she’s been great. Understands we’re not in a huge hurry to buy, isn’t pushy, is easy to get a hold of. We toured two homes with her yesterday (Friday) and really are considering putting in an offer on one. But I’d like to take a second look to answer a couple questions we had and be more analytical before that. Houses are going quickly here, especially in this price range.
However, how okay is it to contact her on Memorial Day weekend? I don’t want to be rude, and am not sure the etiquette here.
Etiquette for contacting your realtor on weekends (esp holiday weekends)?
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Posted by cordial_carbonara
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Do you have a buyer agreement signed with her?
As agents we really have no “time off”.
I would text/call and let her know you would like to take a second look. The sellers may not be available because it is a holiday weekend. You just never know.
Yes, your real estate agent probably wants your questions. Text her and ask if she has time to answer them.
Assuming you have a signed a buyer’s agency agreement – give her a call and see if she is available. I’m sure she will be excited to hear from you.
Being a realtor is not a 9 to 5 Monday through Friday job. Absolutely contact her.
Totally fine.
I mean this is generally between you and your individual realtor but realtors work weekends all the time. New listings often go live going into the weekend. Open houses are on weekends. Etc etc. They have to accommodate clients’ schedules and that availability is usually best in the weekend.
I would say text is fine, maybe hold off on a call unless they agree via text? I mean yes they are working for you but they are also people so do try not to treat them like drones
We sold a house on Easter weekend and purchased a house on Christmas Eve.