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13 Comments on San Jose Real Estate Agents - Home Buying Process
Oh I hate when people do not take your professional time seriously. People think we just drive around. This is a full time job.
You've some amazing points! This is a well written post that I have bookmarked for future reference. Have a great day
Good for you!!!! It's about respect. You showed professionalism in preparing for them, arranging your schedule to meet with them and planning your day. Personally, I have a 15 minute wait time before calling (or leaving) an appointment with a doctor, a hairdresser, etc. For buyer's, I have a max of 1/2 hour if there's no call, unless I have something to keep me in the office for longer "just in case." But, it's down right rude in ANY profession.
That had to feel real good, but at the same time you hate to have to do it. You want to help folks out, but if they are not going to respect you and our time, then it is time to find someone that will. Good for you.
Kathleen, this is a great post and suggested....Consumers need to know that Realtors are professionals and we should be shown R E S P E C T .
Kathleen,
I've fallen prey to more hoax calls and/or emails then I care to admit to. When you think of the hours of market research you do for these pranks you sure wish you knew who put them up to it.
Bob
Stan, I believe we teach people how to treat us. We give so much in this business. I’ve learned over the years that people who do not respect my time are not fun people to work with. Thanks for stopping by.
Juli, I have a 10 minute time limit waiting for people. I was working while I was waiting however that time was not available for someone else because I blocked it for them. The work I was doing at the office while waiting is typically done after hours. Sunday from 10-12 is prime time in our business. It was very rude and disrespectful. Not the kind of people I want to work with. Thanks for your comment.
Scott, It was bitter-sweet. I knew it was the right thing for me to do. This business has changed me. After 8 years in real estate I am still in culture shock … coming for Corporate America where this type of behavior was not tolerated. Thanks for your comment.
Rebecca, Thank you. I treat others the way I want to be treated … with dignity, honor and R E S P E C T. I simply cannot image working for anyone who treats others this way. If I do not like the way I am being treated I simply disassociate.
Bob, The more you fall prey the smarter you will get. When we learn to set higher expectations of others we set higher standards for ourselves in the process. Time is all we have. Add knowledge, skills, experience, education and training … our time becomes priceless.
That's one of the hardest (but probably one of the most important) decisions Agents need to make in their business: Who to give and NOT give their time to (regardless of what kind of market we're in). Kudos to you for taking the high road here, Kathleen. You've certainly given them something to think about at the very least. On another note, even though they turned out to be "duds", it's encouraging that they found you via AR (regardless of the outcome).
David, It used to be the hardest decision for me … even firing clients I’d already been working with. There is so much angst and frustration tied to indecision. I’ve learned over the years … life leaves clues. Those people are clue-less. Thankfully, we have a choice in deciding who we want to work with. Thanks for stopping by … and for your support.
Showing up is one of the important pieces of buying a home. That was a good sized sale, and it had to be a bit of tough decision, but at the same time, you need clients who respect you and your time.
Christine, A big sale indeed … there is a lot to balance (trust & respect) as well as the process of buying a home. Thanks for your comment.