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16 Comments on Help!! Advice is welcome here!!
Karen, I just had this conversation with another Realtor. How much business are you losing because you are working so hard on this one that won't sell? Could you have three other listings that are priced right and can sell fast in the time and marketing you have put into this one? If he is not emotionally ready to sell, he's not going to sell.
Lexa Montierth
There is a lot of wisdom in the value of NOT taking an over priced listing, ONLY hiring 5 star clients, and the statement. . ."if you want the same results you've gotten, continue what you are doing".
Good luck on this one! Referral fee sounds like the way to go...
Mary - Yes, it is written on the MLS and the property disclosure that we do not have permits for the Arizona Room. Actually, if memory serves me correctly, when I suggested that he go to the city to see what was needed to get the permits, he came back and stated, "Those people down there are idiots!!" Funny, how everyone is an idiot except him.
Robert, Katrina, Angel, Bob & Carolin - I like the referral fee idea. I will give it some thought.
Kristine - when he purchased his home that he is living in, he stopped by when the seller was there (seller was an widowed older woman) and made some comments that did not sit well with me as a person. That was when I thought that this might not be worth it.
Thanks for the advice. I believe I know what I will do.
Why, exactly, did you take this listing in the first place? There are some you are much better off walking away from. There are others where you HAND THEM YOUR COMPETITION'S CARD (someone you aren't thrilled with) and suggest they call THEM.
I'm with the person who said, above, that you may be losing other business because of the time you are wasting on this one.
Leslie - I'm not sure I know the answer to the question about why I took the listing. At the time, it seemed like it was a good idea not to go with my gut reaction. He was extremely satisfied with me on the purchase of his other home and I thought he would be a good referral source.
Mary - what a great comment!! I wish I could actually say that to some clients.
Joddie - Sometimes, it is hard for me not to take things personally. Thank you for reminding me that if I feel that I am compromising part of myself, walk away!!