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When you leave a professional trade ~ at least send a Thank You to all

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When you depart company or a professional practice do you notify all your clients, associates, vendors, other friendship you established during your journey of the decision.

Shame and extremely disappointing after research and investigation via State license published list we determine our preferred inspector is no longer practicing.

Myself and team always happy to see him when our clients selected his services due extreme professionalism. Years of an established professional friendship AND I noticed our home buyers 2009 would make comments "...attempts contact him with no response..."

We even sent e & voice mails ...no response

CLOSING STATEMENT: Best always keep the door open, one never knows I am unconfirmed if we would place him on our preferred vendor list if he would return to real estate practice.

At least say "...thanks for the memories..."

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Posted by Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team on 11/06/2009 09:56 AM

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12 Comments on When you leave a professional trade ~ at least send a Thank You to all

NOV

I agree but sometimes there are personal reasons someone left the business and they want their privacy. That being said, it is always good to hear from them and maybe they can refer their past clients to someone they trust!

Don't burn your bridges - Good sage advice! There's also more character in leaving on a positive note, no matter how difficult or undesirable the situation was.

Lynn - It is common courtesy and a standard of professionalism I would expect from any of my vendors. I know so many other real estate agents that are struggling, looking for part-time jobs to make ends meet, and some facing bankruptcy. People do tend to hide, and some are embarrassed or feel ashamed to face the music with those they served for many years. At the end of the day, the decision to fade out and not let people know they are leaving the business, is yet another action or decision they will continue to pay the price for ... it simply stays with us wherever we go. It's sad ... I wish that person well.

Laxson I agree however I have received nice personal notes that from professionals " that if you don't hear from me I taking a leave of absence".

Brian, when we have professionals who have approached me state hey I can't make in trade practice currently WOW we stay in touch keep them in loop therefore feel welcome at anytime.

Kathleen I agree, everyone would understand, at least say thanks for referral business however I not available any longer retired my license. Disappointing research State website have find it out

Lynn,

This works both ways, keeping in touch. One of the problems when a professional joins a firm, agency, company, etc. they start using the business email, this includes those that use their Internet service email (.cox, .aol, etc) or the email provided with phone service (.att, .verizon), once they leave the firm/internet provider/phone service and change to a new firm/internet provider/phone service they lose address books.

It's best to use a free provider i.e. hotmail, gmail, yahoo. That way no one can take their account from them.

Just a suggestion....

I think under most circumstances a thanks and best wishes is a good way to go. Sometimes, however, there are personal reasons that make this impossible.

Kenneth YES true in many instances however the person is sole practitioner therefore no excuse, he only communicated via AOL .

Joan I do agree "thanks for the memories" enough stated in today's economy we all understand.

NOV

It is helpful when people let you know they've moved on, and who they are referring any future clients to so there is a continuum. Some brokerages are even "buying" agent past-client lists and offering referral fees.

Michelle WHAT a great idea NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THAT ONE ... he should have.... or maybe maintained licensed just blended with another group share expenses !

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