Are You a People Person Realtor®?

Celeste, I love that all different types of people enter the world of real estate. It "makes the world turn."  I too am a people person with boundaries. I've learned to turn off the phone to spend time with people i love.

Sally,

Thanks for the mention. Like I said...my clients or even potential prospects tell me that they called me because they prefer not to talk to a robot. And the fact that I'm pretty accessible most times and respond quick..most seem to like that. I'm sure there are others who would prefer not to talk to a live person. As far as the agents go...even if an agent writes a "FAQ" most do not read carefully but sometimes you need to speak to the agent directly. There are so many times when I have to get through a secretary or an assistant who might claim to answer all the questions...but it seems they always tell me they have to find out the answer anyway. I just had an assistant who basically was handling an offer on the listing side. The deal didn't work out because the buyer backed out in writting due to the properties poor condition. It was an REO...about a week ago I get a call from the escrow agent asking if we were ready to close. I thought it was odd that they didn't know that we sent in a withdrawal 1 day after the inspection...yet the listing agents office apparently never told the escrow agent we canceled the contract. It just goes to show you that sometimes the agent needs to get involved.

Sally, I still find it rude when people interrupt an in-person meeting to answer a message/call from someone who is not there with them. Can't it wait 5 minutes? I'm also not fond of people texting and talking as they walk SLOWLY across a busy intersection.

Sally - love that costume! So this is the new Sally from Hawaii, in the Roman outfit, eh? Go get 'em girl!

I think the point is not entirely coming across the way we want it. Of  course if I'm with a client...I would let my phone ring or even put it on vibrate and then call them back. I think that you have to interact with the other agent and of course the consumer when it's important. If other people run their business another way then that's their problem. Again ...I'll say that most people want to hear from their agent at some point...I'm gonna write a post very soon that talks about this.

When we are in Rome we need to do what the Romans do.  I do not interrupt to take a call when I am on the phone or with a client.  HOWEVER if I am showing homes and my clients are pre-occupied I will answer a text or check emails.

Sally, I liked your post.  Ultimately, we must be love to work with people not differentiating with how they come to us.  Connect with the people on their level and it works :)!  Have a great day!!

Most people really do not like it when you as an agent answer a call during a meeting, and do not always answer right away when they call ..... T he personal touch always works when you pay full attention to the client you are with.