professional conduct: PEOPLE ANSWER YOUR CONTACT
- 04/10/17 06:57 AM
Here we are in the largest transaction business called Real Estate. It is not a business that is done in the shadows, put on hold or where you get second or third chances until you get it right. First impressions count and hitting the ground running is the default runway for this business for all involved. So what gets my goat, your goat and makes no sense at all? People who do not answer or return their contacts!
THE PERSONAL APPROACH?
There are those that bring a personal approach meaning not a conventional or professional one to this industry that says: My way or … (4 comments)
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professional conduct: HOPE EVERYTHING REAL ESTATE TURNS OUT?
- 05/30/15 11:53 PM
When dealing with Real Estate which means that you are now getting ready to either come into a large sum of money or spend a large amount and the dynamics make it clear that it is not a do-over situation nor can one be rushed, then HOPE is not the best approach here. We need instead... a specific RESULT
WELL-MEANING
Meaning well? Everyone means well at some point but that is subjective. We need to land or take-off deliberately and specifically and that requires know how, experience and savvy. When someone boo-boo's and they apologize, the words...I didn't mean what I said or for this to happen are … (6 comments)
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professional conduct: WHY WON'T CAR SALESMAN COME CLEAN?
- 01/24/15 11:29 PM
I learn as I go in life but when I come across a subject of interest, I research it even more... so I become familiar with it and it reduces stress when on the learning curve if I am to enter into it. I have bought many new cars in my lifetime and it is always an us versus them if you don't do your homework. The Internet today makes it easier. But those salesman?
ETHICS DOESN'T PAY BILLS
It doesn't matter how honest, forthright or transparent a buyer is when going into this arena. NO. It is the dealer and their representatives that need to … (11 comments)
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professional conduct: SQUEAL ESTATE ORDEAL ESTATE OR... REAL ESTATE?
- 07/20/14 12:03 AM
The word REAL makes it mean something. It sets the mood and the action and those that venture forth into it know what to expect if things are as represented. Like anything else however, the fox can get into the hen house and all chaos ensues. It is up to the Professional Real Estate agent to maintain and preserve Real Estate standards and principals
SPIEL ESTATE?
Sometimes we run into Real Estate and it is more like UN-Real Estate. I believe that there are times for people to get creative and that no two deals are alike but some cross-ever the lines to get … (0 comments)
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professional conduct: I SAID YOUR OFFER HAS BEEN REJECTED
- 08/08/13 12:46 AM
Why has it been rejected? My seller doesn't have to give a reason. It is not acceptable. Thank you. NO, how do I know you presented it? Because I told you I did and it was rejected. Where are you going with this? I want to speak to the seller. I was stunned at this aggressive and tenacious behavior. I was at an open house and the seller just happened to be there so....
PUSHY AGENT OR TENACITY AT WORK?
Now this was the third time this agent has called and wouldn't take NO for an answer and decided to get … (17 comments)
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professional conduct: UNCLEAN HANDS HOW YOU GO ABOUT IT MATTERS
- 03/23/13 11:53 PM
Did you make a buck or did the buck make you? I have seen people stop at nothing to make something happen. I like drive, commitment, focus, and even tenacity but not when you employ unethical tactics or behavior. You not only lose me, but you have lost your self in the process too
ARE YOUR HANDS DIRTY?
In a court of law, they call it unclean hands. You may have a point or two on whatever your complaint or lawsuit is, but if they find "unclean hands", it diminishes your position considerably and will be argued so. Dirty hands says … (2 comments)
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professional conduct: CAN YOUR BUYER PERFORM IS NOT A PERSONAL QUESTION
- 03/06/12 12:03 AM
It is still not settled even in today's climate of buying and selling this title post question of mine. I still get inquires from buyer agents and principals who just haven't tamed or answered this vital question. The right answer makes you a player and the lack of one a dreamer and a waster of time
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
I ran into an agent or two the other day that when I asked if their buyer was qualified, they hesitated and stuttered. Without answering they answered. The whole conversation went another way after that. I have had principals and even investors come my … (10 comments)
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professional conduct: WELL MEANING UNPROFESSIONAL EMOTIONAL OPINIONS CAN KILL A DEAL
- 11/12/11 11:09 AM
I just left a showing with a buyers agent about an hour or two ago. A seasoned, knows the area agent was there directing her clients and doing an excellent job. I usually defer to the agent and let them show the home or we do it together. Sometimes I do it all.... with permission.
JUST STARTING OUT
A young couple just starting out with all things considered has found the perfect home. Their agent agrees too. We discuss price, qualification, and time frames. All doable. Lender is called and commits to a Sunday loan commitment too. We leave each … (10 comments)
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professional conduct: REAL ESTATE AGENCY CREATED BY CONDUCT OR WRITTEN INSTRUMENT
- 10/05/11 10:47 AM
Here is a question that came up recently in determining whether an agent was responsible to the public and or their client in regards to anything they do in Real Estate. Specifically, if there is no written agreement between the agent and a principal, is there or can there still be... an agency relationship and can it be binding?
DEPENDS ON YOUR POINT OF VIEW?
The answer to this question I am told is subjective. I chose to believe that agency is created with anyone you advise, work with or allow to be associated with you in regards to Real Estate … (4 comments)
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professional conduct: WHY DID THE REAL ESTATE AGENT CROSS THE ROAD... THE ETHICAL ROAD THAT IS
- 09/04/11 08:15 AM
If you actually read the code of ethics, you will see where they were brought about because agents needed to NOT do those things specifically. Each one came about from someone doing that very thing and no good became of it. We are told via the code to take particular note of specific things and adhere to the proposed-standards
DON'T CROSS THE ROAD
I participate as a volunteer at my local board of Realtors Grievance and Professional Standards Committee. It never fails to amaze me what agents do and why. The temptation to get ahead to make money and the love … (6 comments)
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professional conduct: PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE WORK VERY REWARDING
- 08/02/11 07:57 AM
I have spent several years as a volunteer at my local Board of Realtors sitting on the grievance committee. I remember the first day I attended, I was pleased to take note at how much there was to learn. Hearing cases about the profession I am in remained a very effective teaching tool for me. Lots to learn in this business
TIME AND EXPERIENCE BEST TEACHER OF ALL
I will be the first to admit that Real Estate is the type of profession where you learn as you go. It does not disappoint and the busier you are, the more experience … (5 comments)
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professional conduct: PRICING REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR FOR SAIL....SAILING INTO THE WIND?
- 07/27/11 07:21 AM
I just commented on another blog on how there is a house listed as for sale for over 2 years now. The whole neighborhood and the professional industry at large know this. The buzz is that it is over priced and is getting a lot of negative ...DON'T BUY ME attention. Pretty soon, it will become invisible even to a serious buyer
IT IS LIKE SAYING... YOUR A FOOL IF YOU BUY ME
Its almost off the known RADAR screens now. Just because something is for sale doesn't mean it is on sale or worth what someone says it is. If … (2 comments)
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professional conduct: BRANDING...THE PERSON ON POINT IS..... THE COMPANY
- 07/19/11 03:11 AM
McDonald's "we do it all for you" was a catchy marketing slogan. Pause here for a moment. Who is we? How can a company come across as we? When you get up close and personal, it is really a one on one experience with another human being. Whoever is on point for the company is the WE. If they follow their training or branding...We works
PEOPLE ARE THE BRAND
The same with all these brand names in Real Estate that we all know so well. Prudential, Century 21, Keller-Williams, REM/MAX, Coldwell Banker and a host of others all rely and … (3 comments)
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professional conduct: 4 OUT OF 5 DENTISTS RECOMMEND.....then your product here...REMEMBER?
- 05/26/11 02:23 AM
Remember that marketing program? it all relies on the premise of why would your dentist lie? He wouldn't. Does anyone know of a lying dentist? Comment now if you do! Well, in the REAL ESTATE business, the same thing should be said about you...4 out of 5 people recommend....FILL IN YOUR NAME
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
You see if you are on top of your game and getting things done, well that says a lot. If you are winning friends and loving people as you do so, that says it all...The Universe cannot help but support a path being beaten … (11 comments)
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professional conduct: STAY FOCUSED AND FROSTY...GET IN & THEN OUT... WITH YOUR REAL ESTATE PRODUCT
- 05/25/11 07:23 AM
I amazed how easily people can get distracted when it comes to accomplishing the mission. This applies to any subject where you must go from Point A to Point B with a purpose. However, in this post, I am specifically speaking of the Real Estate transaction
PRINCIPALS COME FIRST...
Here in California, the interests of the client comes first. I have had to make many decisions with that in mind and some of them cost me time and money.
Whether you are investing, buying or selling, the goal is to get in and then out of the Real Estate arena successfully … (6 comments)
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professional conduct: BEING ON TIME....IS STILL IN VOGUE
- 05/20/11 04:00 AM
I have an appointment only instruction on my listings and get calls accordingly. Agents tell me the time they would like and I go out of my way to say more YES es than No's as I appreciate the hard work and commitment that buyer and agent put forth. Lately however, my appointments have not been coming in on time...
NOT A PERFECT WORLD
I understand that there are no perfect circumstances and things can happen. How about putting some planning into this process? Consider that when a time is given and agreed to, it should be respected and honored. If … (11 comments)
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professional conduct: FATHER KNOWS BEST NOT.....FARTHER KNOWS BEST
- 05/11/11 03:27 AM
People make the world go round....crazy people make it go round faster while calm people slow it down. I prefer to sip wine and not gulp it. I chew food instead of swallowing it and I like to finish a thought without interruption as much as I like to allow the other person to do the same.
GET ALONG OR GET IT WRONG
You can piss people off or learn to navigate through the different personalities. You can speed and get caught or cruise and get there without consequences. You can master the white lie, or you can dispense with lying … (5 comments)
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professional conduct: OH...A MOUSE CHEWED YOUR WATER LINE AND THE FLOOR ROTTED OUT?
- 03/25/11 04:43 AM
What turned out to be an innocent conversation the other day turned into a official disclosure for me. I just finished talking with a client who was making some last minute minor repairs on a property before I market it. We talk for a while and just when we are getting ready to wind it up, I get served up with a plate of DISCLOSURE stew!
DISCLOSURE ALERT
Oh, and one more thing she says. I said OK. I will have that one tile secured in the kitchen and then the unit is ready. You'll never guess what happened? I look … (2 comments)
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professional conduct: WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL? WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENT?
- 03/23/11 09:18 AM
In every profession, there are people who stand out and they are called professionals. Professional defined: one who has special education, who possesses distinctive qualities, an expert, one who practices their highest being....all these convey an extraordinary person in their field.
A professional or a real pro as we call them earned the meaning of the above words. They live them. When you see a anyone practicing traits as described, you are moved to recognize a professional at work whatever field of endeavor they are in.
I have seen professional cooks, electricians, plumbers, escrow and title officers, doctors, nurses, bus drivers, … (0 comments)
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professional conduct: DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR.....you are being robbed
- 11/30/10 02:02 AM
Abnormal or unhealthy personal or professional behavior....perhaps you have seen this before..? People who have had a rough start-up or abusive parents usually are the product of a dysfunctional environment which in turn creates and supports dysfunctional behavior....
IT'S WIDESPREAD and a COMMON MALADY OF MAN
It is nothing to be ashamed of or to hide if you have it....Oh, you will know if you have it especially if you are willing to look and observe yourself without laying blame on others...To listen and receive feedback and input. To be still..There will always be the nagging sense of something is wrong … (7 comments)
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Here we are in the largest transaction business called Real Estate. It is not a business that is done in the shadows, put on hold or where you get second or third chances until you get it right. First impressions count and hitting the ground running is the default runway for this business for all involved. So what gets my goat, your goat and makes no sense at all? People who do not answer or return their contacts!
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