Coldwell Banker Hunneman

If it weren’t for the fact that the listing agent was not available and sent in a lovely and hard working stand-​in, I would drop my rating to a one star. But this is what I get for being antsy and not waiting for my regular broker to be available (Coldwell Banker Marlborough). It is no secret that this is a rough economy in particular the housing industry. I have met a number of real estate agents running the gammut — even when looking in Wellesley, have I not found a listing agent as condescending, «in-​your-​face» and rude as one of the Northborough listing agents (whose name I will leave off the review but suffice to say its one of those «ski» names). Thankfully I only did business with her over the phone and did not have to deal with an attitude in person. Suffice to say that if this is how my property were to be sold to potential buyers, I don’t want her selling my house, and representing me. I expect my agent to be assertive but to also be respectful of a potential buyers observations — they are trying to keep as much of their money in their pockets themselves, its only natural, and HONEY ATTRACTS MORE FLIES THAN VINEGAR. The stand-​in agent, however, endured wasp sting for us, and continued trekking through the property with amazing integrity despite being in pain — a true down to earth trooper. I guess her lead agent, decided my business was not worth her time, as I was upfront when I called and told her I was working with someone, but curiosity on the property (335 Green, Northborough, really funky house! and 104 Green — needs a LOT of work) was strong enough not to want to wait to see it.
If nothing else, this house hunting experience reminded me to wait for my broker to be available — good things are worth waiting for — and if first impressions on the phone give you a case of the «willies», it will not improve with age. McCormick from Marlborough is one of the nicest people in the business. I have learned my lesson the hard way. I’m sure the company appreciates the «in-​your-​face» aggressive assertiveness of some of their agents. As a consumer, and protector of my hard earned dead presidents, I’m not a fan.