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Since When Does Being Professional Mean Being A Snob?

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Real Estate Agent with Rocky Mountain Realty Co.

I love this business! I've stayed in for 12 years in the Colorado Springs, CO market and can't imagine really doing anything else. I know it's right for me. I have had all kinds of experiences and worked with all kinds of people over the years. It never ceases to amaze me, though, that some people equate success and professionalism with snobbery!

You know the ones I mean. You can hear it in their voices the MOMENT you meet them on the phone!

 

  "Well, of COURSE I'm familiar with that community! I practically sold the filing single handedly!"

 

  "I'd rather if you'd call my assistant as I'm servicing over 60 listings at present and cannot possibly handle my own phone calls..."

 

 "Yes, I received your..."offer", and I have presented it to my Sellers. They opted not to respond as they are only entertaining serious proposals at this time."

 

  "Feedback on your listing? Well, I'm not certain that I recall the property...oh, was it the one with the quaint miniature scale master bath?"

 "How do you do? I'm your agent Fioreli Forditellioneto, Broker Extrodinaire for the Maestro Team. Finally we meet at your closing! My team has told me so much about you that I feel almost as if I know you personally! Perhaps when you move up to your next property, I shall accompany you on some showings...time permitting."

Richard Dolbeare
Inactive - Wailuku, HI
Living the Hawaii Lifestyle

Love your humor and can relate to some of it.

Jul 05, 2007 09:41 PM
Janie Coffey
First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty - Ponte Vedra, FL
Uniting Extraordinary Homes w/ Extraordinary Lives
Lania, That was hilarious!  THnak you for sharing!  Janie
Jul 05, 2007 10:22 PM
Chris Henault- St. Petersburg Real Estate
NextHome Gulf to Bay - Saint Petersburg, FL

I called a listing agent before showing a home, but the LA told me I had the wrong number. Realizing I did have the right LA, right address and right phone number I called back. Exasperated, he informs me again I have the wrong guy. I tell him I do have the right guy and he proceeds to tell me in a loud voice "well, just go in-it's vacant. But in the Realtor remarks he wrote occupied-call LA before showing. OK, thanks. You get all kinds of characters.

 

Jul 06, 2007 01:12 AM
Paul Moye
Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN
Broker, GRI, SRES

The problem is that some people see this behavioe by agents as Power. They need to feel that the agent no matter how clueless they agent might be is more Powerful simply by acting like a snot, snob would be too nice

Jul 06, 2007 01:15 AM
Diane Velikis
Coldwell & Banker Busch Real Estate - Luzerne, PA
Luzerne County Real Estate

Unfortunately soooo true! 

Diane Velikis

Jul 06, 2007 01:23 AM
Allison Werner
To Be Announced - Middletown, NJ

Hi Lania, I think I have talked to ALL of them before! Not that I would care to speak to any of them a second time, but I really thought they reserved the "snobbery" for recruiters!

Jul 06, 2007 03:31 AM
Debbie White
Southeast Alaska Real Estate - Juneau, AK
I Sell Alaska!
I've met a few of these!  Funny how some don't have the time of day for you until they know which property you are bringing them an offer on!  Thanks for the morning smiles.
Jul 06, 2007 04:05 AM
Lania DeMers
Rocky Mountain Realty Co. - Colorado Springs, CO
Broker, Rocky Mountain Realty Co.
Thanks Guys! I wonder if they know you can see their nose hairs when they have their heads in that position? Have a great day!
Jul 06, 2007 04:19 AM
Kimberly Grant
Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL
Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama
Lania that was hilarious!!!  I needed that today!!  I wish I could say it wasn't true... TOO FUNNY!
Jul 06, 2007 04:43 AM
Gary Bolen
McCall Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA
CRS - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information
No room for any of that nonsense at all. We're just selling houses, though we've all got those who think doing that well comes with entitlement. It's always great to watch karma do it's stuff with them. Thanks for the nice graphics.
Jul 06, 2007 11:11 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Lania,
My take on people who are snobbish is they are really very insecure and that is their way of trying to elevate themselves and make themselves feel important.   Sad isn't it?  Of course that could be because of my extraordinary understanding of the psychological workings of the average person's  mind.  LOL!!! 
Jul 06, 2007 01:27 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lania, You shared the truth in a wonderful humorous way and your graphics are a dellight! I am sure we could all add a few more...

."Oh you didn't think it was necessary to cancel that appointment?"

" Do you think these deadlines in the contract are important?"

"And why you didn't tell us about the bats in the attic?"

 

You can  come up with the clever photos.

Jul 06, 2007 03:08 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Thanks goodness i have never had to deal with any of the agents listed in your blog...I HAVE had to deal with people like some of those listed.....and I laugh every time i deal with them.....

Unfortunately sometimes in thier faces.....

;-)

Jul 06, 2007 07:35 PM
Tom Burris
NMLS# 335055 - Baton Rouge, LA
Texas/Louisiana Mortgage Pro - 13 YRS Experience

Hey, I think you quoted some popl I know.....

Some people need to get over themselves.... LOL

Jul 07, 2007 01:00 AM
S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL
United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL
Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

Thanks... this was hysterical and yet sad.  Great choice of images to go along with their typical snobbish remarks!  I get these types of agents regularly in my market area as well.

Jul 07, 2007 01:53 AM
Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR

FUNNY---and TRUE!

 ROTFL 





Jul 07, 2007 04:25 AM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV

HAHAHA, you hit the nail right on the head!

Jul 07, 2007 11:53 AM
Rebecca Savitski
BSR Real Estate Group - Cary, NC
NC Real Estate Listings
OMG!! I love this post it describes the majority of Raleigh Realtors. This is why I am successful because I am the opposite of the snob and people can still relate to me!!
Jul 09, 2007 05:15 AM
Lania DeMers
Rocky Mountain Realty Co. - Colorado Springs, CO
Broker, Rocky Mountain Realty Co.
Thanks everyone! I know we could come up with more like Margaret said. Have a wonderful day!
Jul 09, 2007 08:46 AM
Barbara Asbury
Prudential Colorado Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO
Wow... we've never met, yet you know all the same people I do! Ha ha ha.... I needed a good laugh.  Some people are so full of themselves, and the saddest part of it (at least to me) is that they don't get how much people are turned off by it.  You guys sound great, and I look forward to working with you sometime.  I'm only in Woodland Park, so it could happen! ttfn
Mar 19, 2008 06:45 AM