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A Realtor's Greatest Compliment

Sometimes we get caught up in the daily business that we forget to take time out to socialize with fellow Realtors®. A few weeks ago I received an invitation to an open house for Realtors®. The invitation was set aside with good intentions of not attending.

Late this afternoon I decided to stop by the open house. As usual, I arrived fashionably late or at Hawaiian time, halfway through the event.

Agents from many different companies were already there, standing around commiserating in friendly conversations. Newest listings, price reductions and recent property sales were probably topics as well as the current real estate market. I recognized many agents with whom I had completed transactions with and many who recently showed my listings. Some were leaving or getting ready to leave.

I sat by a colleague with whom I recently conducted a transaction. I represented the buyer and she the seller. We both worked very hard in getting the transaction closed and communicated almost daily.

We spoke of each others family and of the recent Arizona Cardinals game. After a while, my colleague excused herself as she would be going to play Mahjong.

As she was leaving, she turned back, hugged me and thanked me for such a smooth transaction.

The greatest compliment that any one agent can receive, is from another agent.

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79 Comments on A Realtor's Greatest Compliment

OCT

2009

Leolinda - What a wonderful post and some great customer service my friend and a feature at one of my favorite groups at "The Rain"

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We may have been reading each others minds, you were leaving a comment to my sunset post as I was featuring this post, we do live in a small world don't we!

VB ;o)

You're right about that. It is such a breath of fresh air to work a transaction with a true professional who cheerfully carries their weight.

Hi Leolinda...You are so right. Other Realtors know what a difference they can make in the transaction and appreciate it when we make it as smooth as possible. You must have felt great when she told you how she appreciated the way your did your job.

This is a good reminder for all of us to praise those that have done there part well.

Kate

Robert, thank you for featuring my post. Yes, we do live in a very small world.

Janna, I guess the key is to just do the job the best you can without moaning and groaning and fess up if you cannot get it right. Thank you for stopping by.

Kate, it was an excellent reminder for me too.

Thanks, it helps to be able to work well with the other agent. After all, we all have the same goal. Help our buyers and sellers close the deal.

It's what makes our business unique. We are forced to work together and some agents show their true colors when you have a transaction with them. Your colors must of been bright and shining.

We do need to try to lift and build and support each other as realtors to help us through the tough times and make the good times better! thank you. Janet Naisbitt-Bagley, Cedar City, Utah ERA

www.homesincedar city.com,naisbitt@infowest.com

It does feel good when you get a compliment from another agent. Good reminder to do that more often.

Leolinda

I know what you are saying. Whenever I think things may be going badly or in the wrong direction I will get another agent say something so nice it makes up for a week of non production.

OCT

2009

I love seeing other agents socially. I live in a small town of 15,000. Half of us are agents...well, it feels like that many anyway. We agents can really be a fun group.

Leolinda,

I've had a few like this were I been thanked an a lot where it was the opposite. The good ones make it worthwhile.

It feels good when you congratulate a one agent. Reminder that more often is better.

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Leolinda,

It's always great to get a compliment like that from another agent. I try to make sure that I do this with other agents when the transaction is a smooth one. I know we all need to hear this some times.

Leolinda - We do live in a small world and now a feature from the AR Gods, (Wow)! Great writing my friend and enjoy writing your replies to the comments left by members!

VB ;o)

Well said, Leolinda! I consider it high praise when a colleague has kind words for my work.

Paul, it's about making it win-win eh.

Julie, yep, it's all about people.

Janet, I was sure lifted tonight.

Chuck, it was a subtle reminder for me too.

Trey, you've read my mind! That's exactly what I was thinking earlier today.

Sandra, I'll definately stop by and introduce myself when I am again in Payson.

Terry, so true.

Shelly, yes, it sure does feel good.

Lori and Bruce, Bringing it back to basics is good since we sometimes forget in this rough market.

Dawn, sometimes we're so busy with work that we forget the little things which are in essence monumental.

Robert, WOAH@!! My first AR gods feature. Thank you very much!

I agree that a complement from another agent is a gratifying. I believe that I put my all into everything I do when it comes to serving my clients. Part of that is co-operating with the agent on the other side of the deal. Of course each of us is doing our best to serve our client's best interest. Co-operating with the other agent goes a long way to serve that end. It doesn't always end with a cumbaya but I believe keeping my side of the stree and dealing with everyone with the highest regard leads to many good friendships in the realtor community. Thanks for your article.

Leolinda -

This happens far to infrequently in our business! Especially true during contentious negotiations, or delayed or lengthly closings.

It shouldn't, however. Your co-brokers can make or break your business, and you need to set aside the time to thank them.

I attempt to do that at every closing. Many are surprised by what I cansider to be a usual courtesy!

Thanks for sharing!

DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO

Thank you for reminding us all of the power of "thank you."

This is so true. I did a transaction with a seller agent a couple months ago and she was fantastic. I let her know during the deal how special she was, and it meant a lot to her. Praise for a job well done is so easy to do, and yet so meaningful to the recipient.

thats when you know your hitting the home run. Nice story thanks for sharing.

Leolinda,

Give me a smooth transaction any time. Broker open houses don't get that much attendance around here for some reason. I'm not sure why but I'm sure we're missing something.

Rich

You are right--nothing feels so good as a true compliment from a colleague/competitor.

Leolinda Smooth transactions are the norm - most are not adversarial - keep getting the "norm"

You are so right! A few months back, after going through a difficult transaction, I told my broker how great the listing agent was to work with. He asked me if she might want to make a change and work for our company. At the same time, her broker called me and tried to recruit me! We both stayed with our respective firms, but we felt so validated and extremely complimented.

That was such a nice thing for her to do.

It must have made your day.

It speaks volumes to the both of you.

That is GREAT and keep them coming!

Leolinda, thanks from another Realtor™ and the thanks from our clients is what keeps me going. It really is the highest form of praise :-)

Yes, we must remember that we work with each other on a regular basis and not against each other. Making friends is a lot easier, and to be remembered as the nice guy "gal" is pretty good.

It really makes your day when something like that happens, kind of gives you a boost to face another deal. Other Realtors can certainly make life difficult but it's not supposed to be that way.

I have often thanked agents for their good work. It's nice to hear it back from the professionals you work with as well.

Leolinda,

Like you I get caught in the marketing and selling of property that I do not take the time for that necessary socialization with other agents. Even though our business is primarily a people business it also has a way of isolating us. I attended a mandatory association lockbox update yesterday and got to see and mix with some colleagues I hadn't seen for a while. What a nice time, I did not get a hug :) but still enjoyed the time together with other Realtors.

Thank you for the reminder!

That's what it is all about ... showing gratitude ... even with another agent who we sometimes view as the opposition. Congratulations on the close. You are undoubtedly a true professional ... the industry needs more of you.

You are right! It is so refreshing to work with someone who wants to make the transaction go smoothly, and when it happens, we wish it would happen again. Yet there are people out there who pride themselves on being the toughest nut in the bunch--like anyone would want to work with them!

Great compliment!!

That is a great story!!

That is a great compliment. People who actually what we do also know when we do it well (or not).

I always send thank you cards to all parties involved after a transaction is closed unless the service has been horrible...a hand-written one. Title, buyer's agent, lender...

I actually got to send 2 out to REO agents in the last 6 months for the first time (not because I just started working REO's, but because I actually ran into 2 agents that actually did a splendid job). I have been sending out thank you notes for 4 years now on almost every transaction.

Thanks for the reminder.

You got it! That means a lot, especially if you had to go the second mile, or turn the other cheek while making all on the surface run smooth. Thanks...you set a good example for our industry!

Verlyn

Great post. Excellent points! Thank you so much for your time.

There's nothing quite like a hug! When someone works hard, it means so much to have that acknowledged.

Now that's the right attitude to have! Great featured post.

The other agent is the one who knows how hard you really worked to keep everything together!

What a great post! Keep them coming!

It is a wonderful thing when another real estate professional recognises your teamwork.....

It's even BETTER when you are appriciated for it......

EVEN BETTER is when BOTH professionals work TOGETHER to close a transaction.....

AWESOME post about everything I typed above.....hehehehe !!

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Wonderful story! There are few agents who have moved me to do anything beyond say "thanks" at the closing, but when you run across those that go the extra mile and help to make a transaction smooth, it's worth more than just a word or two. Those are the agents that I want to work with again and again and that I would love to have working alongside me in our office as well.

What a nice story! Our industry can be so competitive, but it's really nice when we can take the time to recognize that we are all in this industry and have to work together. It's nice she did that for you.

That is great and I love a feel good story. Thanks for sharing yours.

I like going to the realtor open houses as well. It's a great opportunity to get to know some of them on a personal level and also get to network about the listings...

I love it when we can get through a transaction with another fellow agent and both remain professional and wanting to do it again. It IS a great compliment to get that "hug". Bet you're glad you went afterall.

Fortunately, I am friends with several Brokers. We not only feed off each other, we respect, like and appreciate each other. We don't have the cut throat mentally that we are sometimes equated with in the mindset of the public. We have eachothers' backs and offer helpful, insightful tips that in the end make our jobs easier. Thanks for reminding me how important my agent friends are and how good it feels when one of them offers a heartfelt compliment.

Leolinda: Congratulations! I'm of the opinion that we're attracting like-minded people to our world. It's great you're doing that-I wish you continued success!

I agree completely.....there is no reason for a real estate transaction to be adversarial.

It is so true. We are always so rushed in our crazy lives. It is nice to take the time with our colleagues.

It the "team work" concept that works well. It doesn't always happen this way but sure is nice when it does!

Patricia/Seacoast NH

Today I commented to my office mate how nice it is to complete a transaction and to not only be on good terms with the other agent but to hope to have another transaction with them. It is a great compliment to receive praise from another agent. The ones who are hard to deal with get a bad reputation pretty quickly.

Most of my transactions have gone very smoothly and for those that didn't, it was a lesson on what not to do. I run into more seasoned agents who feel it necessary to let you know how long they have been in the business. They are still the ones who put dates in the blanks on the contracts that should read N/A. There is always something to learn in this field so we should keep our minds open. Great job!!

This is a great compliment though I also like the ones that come in the form of referrals from clients.

OCT

2009

It is contagious. An attitude of gratitude is refreshing and welcomed. Actually taking the time to acknowledge each other is magic and we all appreciate it. It is a pleasure working with fellow professionals who can acknowledge the efforts expended to make the transaction move smoothly through the process.

Frank, it's all about relationships.

Dean, depicts a "touch of class".

Michelle, you probably learned the same poem that I did, thank you and please. :-)

Dave, she probably really appreciated hearing it too.

Brian, so true!

Rich, the hard ones make us heavy hearted eh.

Rosina, like a bouquet of roses.

Karen, so true and thank you.

Babara, the same has happened to me too! It is a real compliment.

Judi, I was prouder than Clint Eastwood!

Robert, who would have known that my simple post would be recognized...thank you very much!

Kris, me too.

Irene, I agree.

Brian, makes you feel good inside.

Tom, socialization is another key to success. That's why social networking is succeeding.

Kathleen, you are kind, thank you.

Peggy, yes it is.

Stephanie, thank you.

Karen Singbeil (RE/MAX at Mara Lake)

Have you heard of the Pineapple Cup golf tournament in Sicamus? It is organized each year by a client of mine in Sun City Grand who is from PUNA, HAWAII. Small world, isn't it?

Jim, so true.

Tiffany, great idea. I think I may follow suit.

Verlyn, you are too kind, I appreciate your sincerity.

Aaron, it's great if it is helpful to you.

Barb, I love hugs.

Greg, I enjoy reading your work and I appreciate your comments. Thank you very much.

Allen, yep...we both did our jobs well.

Denver, will do.

Alexander, well said.

Lisa, I know the feeling.

Andrea, I feel bad that I did not do it first.

James, me too!

Emily, that's exactly what its all about!

Jean, yes, it was one of the last minute decisions that went well.

Mercedes, you've got it all!

Paul, thank you for your kind wishes.

Damon, beside that it makes you sick.

Patricia, it makes everyone contented.

Sybil, so true! and I totally agree!

Latonia, yes, it's recognizing the negative and trying not to let it happen again.

Christine, me too!

Eileen, makes you want to repeat it.

OCT

2009

Thanks for the reminder. We can never go wrong when we encourage those around us (or those far away).

OCT

2009

Leolinda, what a nice tribute to our profession. I totally agree. I have two pending right now and I'm working with two exceptionally pleasant, professional, knowledgeable REALTORS. As is my normal MO, after closing each will get a nice little token gift from me with a card thanking them for a "smooth transaction".

Over the years I've done this and each time the other agent has been so thrilled. We need to tell each other when we do good. The support and encouragement of our fellow REALTORS is priceless.

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