Give my realitor incentive to close ASAP

[Jared Becker]

What methods or incentives are people using to get their realtor to close ASAP. I am not sure if my realtor is dragging her feet, but she doesn't seem to be moving very quickly. I want to give her an incentive to get on the ball and help a close ASAP.

[Susan K.]

Is there a lender involved?  That can take 45 days or more in most cases.  Buyer and seller set the closing date in the contract so not sure what the issue is.  Title can take 3 or 4 weeks.  An agent would have no incentive to drag out a sale, they don't get paid until the deal closes.  Is the agent not communicating with you?

[Joe Norman]

Your Realtor doesn't control the closing date, she should just be managing the process and keeping you informed. The closing date is set in the contract - have you passed that date? 

[David Kiszka]

@Jared Becker Unfortunately an agent can only do so much. They can help keep everyone on task by following up with inspections, contacting the lender weekly to get updates, contact the attorneys weekly for updates etc. Trust me, as an agent myself I want a deal to close as fast as possible as a listing or buying agent. There are are so many other factors at play that could be out of their control. If on the other hand they are not being responsive at all when you reach out, try other means of communication. I would follow up with a call, text, and email. If all else fails, reach out to their broker. This is the last resort but sometimes it comes to this to get the ball rolling if they are not being responsive. Hope this helps give you some guidance.