Let's Get To Know Each Other First - Date Me!

Let's Get To Know Each Other First - Date Me!

Okay, so, be-bopping along my morning the other day doing what I have to do the phone rings - Out of state caller.

Me:  Hello, this is Leesa.

Them:  Hello, my name is (inaudible and phone ringing in the background)  Can you hold?

Me: No

and at that point I hang up....

About two minutes later they call again.

Them: Yes this is (inaudible AGAIN).  I am calling about a house.  I will be there next Wednesday and Thursday and I must see house.  You set this up.  And others.

Me: What house?

Them: "One of my listings"  (which is temporarily off the market!)

Me: I am sorry - I didn't get your name. Can you spell that for me?

>>>>They spell a first name.

Me:  And, can i have a last name?

>>>>They spell a last name.

Them:  Here is my cell phone 555-555-5555.  (phones ringing in the background)

Me:  Are you calling from work?

Them:  Yes, you set this up.

Me:  Wait a minute.  Set what up.  You said other homes - I need a little more information than that.

Them:  Like what?  I gave you my name a cell phone number - what more do you want?

Me: Are you relocating to the area or are you an investor?

Them:  The second.

Me:  You're an investor?

Them:  Yes, the second that you said.

Me:  Can I get an email address for you?

Them:  Not at this time.   Just set up appointments.

Me:  I'm sorry - I can't do that.

Them:  Why not?

Me: I won't meet a stranger without knowing more about them.  Can I please have an email address?

Them:  I will not give to you at this time.

Me:  Well, there are quite a few more things that I need to know.  Is this a company purchase or are you buying as an individual?

Them:  Myself (short and sweet, huh?)

Me:  Have you been to the area before?  Is this a cash deal or will you be financing the home and have you secured that financing?

Them: You ask too many questions.  I don't like this.

Me:  Well, thanks for calling.

I bring this up for a point.  I have seen way too many newer agents jump all over calls like this.  Hungry they are!  Did I possibly just lose a client - maybe.  (doubtful)  Why would I spend time searching for someone when they don't even have the common courtesy to answer questions about themselves, their motives, etc.  Let me answer that - I WON'T.    If he was at work we could have simply set up another time for a more appropriate conversation. 

Regardless of what I may or may not have just lost SAFETY is first and foremost in my mind.  Second is this; my time is VERY valuable to me.  I will work my fingers to the bone and even bleed for those that are willing to have an open and honest relationship with me as their Realtor®.  For those that don't want that commitment?  Find another and waste their time!

All I ask for is a little courtship up front - who knows, we may be a match made in heaven!