I worked with Connie to buy a condo in San Jose. I was not happy with my experience with her and would not recommend her or work with her again.
I met her during the open house she hosted. She told me the chances of getting the property were higher if I went with her. So, naturally, I did. A smaller issue I had while working with her was that she likes to talk on the phone. Too much. A quick email or text update would suffice. Now, there are even voice messages you can leave without talking to the person. This is an issue because it is hard for me to take a phone call at work but I can look at my phone and read a message. I feel that she likes to talk because she is a "fast talker" so you're hearing what is going on and how she's trying to spin it. In writing, like over email, it would be harder for her to do that.
It quickly became clear to me that she did not have my best interests in mind. She wanted to sell the property even if it meant screwing me. She kept telling me not to "look at the little things that were damaged" which was fine. I was willing to overlook small issues but there was a bigger issue she did not try and help me figure out: the A/C unit. I wanted to have it inspected before purchasing the property. She fast talked and weasled her way out of doing it saying I will have a home warranty and that should be enough. That means, I am left with the expense instead of the seller.
The absolute biggest issue was we didn't have a final walk through. So, I signed the papers thus officially buying the property. HOWEVER, the seller was still in the unit. She did not leave for two days. When I asked Connie about it, she said she had told the seller the deal might not go through and so the seller didn't move out. Connie did not pay me rent or ask the seller to pay me rent for the two days she occupied my property.
The seller left the property with some damage, small, but still.
Ultimately, Connie wanted a paycheck. She wanted to sell the property and knows Bay Area properties will sell no matter how shady the realtor. During my time looking for properties, I met a lot of realtors who seemed honest, spoke to me slowly and clearly (I'm a first time home buyer). They gave me tips, resources, and I wasn't even their client.
Connie made a sweet commission since she didn't have to split it. The least she could have done was make sure the A/C unit was working properly and the seller was out when she was supposed to be out.
I found Connie to be unethical and untrustworthy. I know not everyone has this experience (after all, the seller was happy. she got a good price on her place and left the repairs to the buyer) but I'm sure you can find a better realtor out there. read more