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On time or late, what does that say about people?

By Kenneth Cole

Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -

November 16, 2009 10:42 PM

Whenever I have an appointment, be it to show, list, or non real estate, I feel being prompt is important. I really get annoyed when folks are late. Makes me feel that my time is not important to the late arrivals. Even when I take CE, I feel the instructor should start promptly. On time is a value I hold high. Just a little rant for today. What's your two cents?

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Chip Jefferson

Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC

I confirm appointments and also tell the clients what times I have allotted for them (whether I have more time or not) This seems to make them value my time.

Nov 16, 2009 10:44 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I am with you, Ken. I am always early. Those who are late do not respect the other person's time. If one is going to be late a call is in order as well!

Nov 16, 2009 10:58 PM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Kenneth, I agree! I have a simple philosophy. If I am not 15 minutes early for an appointment, I am late. Very seldom am I late for an appointment.

Nov 16, 2009 11:04 PM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Laura: Great point, "what time I have allotted for them" I was wondering how I can stop friendly conversation with my buyer and the seller. Now I'll tell the buyer "what time we have at this house"

Gary: You are correct. Respect is something we seem to be losing.

Michael: Nice philosophy, thanks for the comment.

Nov 16, 2009 11:12 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I like 'on time' though occasionally I run late to meet with clients and I call but still feel bad that I have inconvenienced someone! But most of the time, I'm right on time! Happy Tuesday Kenneth!

Nov 17, 2009 12:24 AM

Julia Odom

Select Realty Professionals - Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga Homes for Sale

I'm a right on time kind of person. I once had a client that I was 5 minutes late to 2 separate appointments and I felt awful.

Nov 17, 2009 12:31 AM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Kenneth, to arrive early is being on time. Being on time is being late...

Helping you live your American dream...

Nov 17, 2009 09:33 PM