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We all get them...WE all hate them...The dreaded...

By William Feela

Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

September 30, 2009 10:49 AM

Telemarketing calls. They come at all times of the day, but mostly during dinner or your favorite TV show. WHY???

Well, mostly because that is when you are home. I received one the other day and I was cordial, short, but not rude. This is not the way I use to treat them.

I used to yell and hang up...loudly! Now just think about this for one second. How many of you have done Cold Calling? What is that. A telemarketing call. So many of us are also guilty of the calls that we hate.

In this economy, think what it is that many of us hate, even in a good economy. Welfare that goes to the able bodied is my biggest pet peeve. Now, think about this. Here is a person doing one of the most hated thing that most of us despise. BUT...here is a person that is gainfully employed. Here is a person that is trying to make it in this world without handouts and what are we doing....yelling at them!

This person is showing ambition. So, the next time you get a call...try and be a bit nicer. No one likes to be stepped on when they are trying. Just think...It could be you or your family member some day!

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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

William, putting my home phone number on the do-not-call list has cut down on most of these calls although every once in a while one seems to get through. I usually wait for a moment when the caller has to come up for air and say no thank you as pleasantly as possible before I hang up.

Sep 30, 2009 10:57 AM

Melissa Polce

ERA, Wilkinson Real Estate Charlotte - Huntersville, NC

Lake to Land, I've Got It Covered!

It is always the "are you getting enough leads?" that clues me in...I hate that!

Sep 30, 2009 10:59 AM

Nancy Moeller

Seven Gables Real Estate - Anaheim Hills, CA

Ah yes ... are you open to accepting referals is the one I get. I respect what they are doing and some have valuable services to sell, but for the most part ... I'm a short "No thank you - please remove me from your list to save you time in the future. Good luck to you ..."

Sep 30, 2009 12:02 PM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Linda...some of the calls are way off base.

Silvia...dead air is a big give-a way.

Melissa...I keep getting the window repair guys.

Nancy...For those trying to make a living...I am sure it helps. I used to clod call for Life Ins, 25 years ago. A nasty respose always put a damper on my night!

Sep 30, 2009 12:11 PM

Randi Brammer

Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN

Accountant & Tax Preparer

Bill, you do have a point. They are trying to make a living, even though itis annoying. I would not want that job

Sep 30, 2009 01:53 PM

Randi...in these tough times I admire anyone willing to do the undesirable jobs.

Sep 30, 2009 01:58 PM

Vern Eaton

Askov, MN

Realtor 651-674-7449

I just looked into a company that does this. Looking for a part time person. The rejection is the one thing that bothers me.

Sep 30, 2009 02:12 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

We are salespeople too after all, and they are just trying to make a sale, so I am nice up to a point. But when I say NO I wish they would give up a little easier!

Sep 30, 2009 02:16 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

William, I have to admit that I've gone from being rude to "please take my name off your list, thank you" click.

Sep 30, 2009 03:51 PM

Terry Lynch

LAR Notary and Closing Services - Saint Clair Shores, MI

Someone mentioned the do not call list. All my numbers are on the list but I still get the calls. That is not trying to make a living, it is breaking the law.

Sep 30, 2009 04:26 PM

Charles Perkins

Charles G. Perkins, CPA - Burien, WA

I don't like these calls, but agree that at least these people are working. I also don't like spam mail.

Sep 30, 2009 06:16 PM

Tom Boos

Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Providing the very best of service to Sellers and

I've noticed an up-tick in the volumn of telemarketing calls to my home recently. Most have been from charities. I've always found it difficult to "hang-up" on charity appeals. So, I usually let them go on for a minute or so before cutting them off. I then thank them for the call. Cold calling is a thankless exercise and I can appreciate how difficult their job can be.

Oct 01, 2009 02:29 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Fortunately I have not done any cold calling, but still I do not yell and carry on. They are just trying to made money too.

Oct 01, 2009 12:43 PM

JL Boney, III

Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Real Estate

I try my best to be polite, but when the same people call me over and over again even after I have asked them not to, I get a little aggravated. However, in the end I know they are just trying to make a living as well.

Oct 01, 2009 01:59 PM

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