Double Tulip - Photo taken at the Dallas Arboretum 

Do your clients feel like they are one of many that you are working for or a special standout from the rest?  The perception of the client defines the experience they have with their Realtor.  Are you an average Realtor that delivers a typical performance or are you an exceptional professional that provides an outstanding experience?

You can elevate the experience by simple added touches, courtesies and a solid foundation of real estate understanding and communication.  Are you ...

•· On time for the appointment?

•· Dressed professionally?

•· Call to confirm a meeting time?

•· Listen to their needs and making sure they are met?

•· Giving your clients blank copies of all the contract types they will interface with so they can read over prior to sitting down and filling out the document?

•· Providing organized books for your listing presentation and buyer books for your clients?

•· When working with a buyer is your showing appointments well organized with copies of information about the homes, maps, and a summary sheet for comments?

•· Do you call your clients and communicate.  Actually call not just email?

•· Do you know the client's children's names and animals names and greet them and include the children in conversations?

•· Do you summarize and follow up?

•· Do you research prior to your home visit and showing appointment to know facts like days on market, builder, facts about the neighborhoods, school locations, etc? 

•· Do you always sound upbeat and happy they called with a question?

•· Do you feel like you have provided a warm and customer servicing attitude?

•· Do you offer and do things well out of the scope of your job to help your client?

At the end of the day when your listing closes or your buyer gets the keys to their new home do you feel like they have been given the red carpet treatment?  Perception is reality so make sure your clients have a wonderful and lasting experience regarding your service.  Do you feel like you are a member of the family at the end of the day, if yes ... job well done!

 
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10 Comments on Roll Out the Red Carpet

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Although I'm in the real estate business as a service professional that compliments your service as a Realtor, the points you make here Connie ring very true for all service professionals but especially home stagers. We must adhere to similar standards and I think many in my profession (especially those just starting out) may not realize the importance of following protocol similar to a RE agent.

This is a great checklist I've bookmarked and I will be bringing it with me to our next meet and greet for our start up RESA chapter.

10:01pm • #1

Gosh I hope so.  I hope to think my clients now they are important to me.  I will do a self check to make sure.  Thanks for the reminders.

10:09pm • #2
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Hello Karen - Thanks for the compliment of a bookmark and I just thought of these as simple and things we all should be doing.  It is amazing when we do our job right everyone feels special. 

Kim - Thanks for visiting!  I bet you are doing these plus, plus!

10:14pm • #3
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These reminders are just TERRIFIC Connie !

Thankfully I do most of these without thinking, but I shake my head all too often when I encounter opposing Realtors who do NOT do them ... then I have to hear their clients complain about them !

In this market where every single client is precious, we should ALL be making sure we take every opportunity to give a superb impression.

Great post...

Cheers !

Sheldon

10:17pm • #4
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Sheldon - now that is too funny ... you were commenting on my post while I was writing thoughts on yours ... great minds I guess!  I think a good professional is on automatic with these listed items.  If not then they need to study up or flunk out!  Thanks as always for your Cheers!

10:23pm • #5
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Connie:  Even with that impressive lineup of professional tips to follow... that picture is just absolutely gorgeous.  I don't think I've ever seen a double tulip before.  Mother Nature shares he beauty.  Thanks for sharing with us... take care...

10:56pm • #6
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ToulaRosebrock.comHi Connie:

I always try to make the customer feel like they are my ONLY client.

You make a great point about e-mail.

It's easy to only e-mail, but e-mailing is not making someone feel special...

6:45am • #7
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Karen - Glad you like the photo.  I took that a couple of weeks ago when my family went to Dallas Blooms by White Rock Lake ... absolutely a sea of color!  I thought these double tulips were gorgeous and just about to go out of season.  Thanks for visiting!

Toula - another Tulip for you!  I bet you do have a wonderful way of making people feel like they are the one and only with special attention.

8:35am • #8
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COnnie, what a great post!  You are so professional, and I pride myself on the same.  I can't believe what I see and here from other agents some time :-)

9:33am • #9
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Kristin - there are those great agents that we simply shake our heads with amazement for their lack of serious professional effort then there are those that just bring a sparkle and shine!  Have a great weekend!

10:04am • #10

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