When is it too late to re-establish a relationship?

Stacey, I had address all of my envelopes and  marketing materials, so I wouldn't say she was necessarily trying to reconnect.  Maybe she does the same and just has an old list.  Either way though, she should definitely do her homework and get the most current information instead of assuming that a list that she's had around is still up to date. 

On a different note - i don't think it's ever too late to reconnect with people.  DId the people that bought or sold know you were in real estate? Were you new at the time if they did know?  I would keep them on your sphere if they are good people (not someone you perceive to be difficult).  In another few years they may want to buy a home, and if you start staying in touch now you will be in their minds when they get ready (or they may have friends to are ready to buy).  I would send out a letter to them - something like - "Hey I'm sorry we've lost touch in the past" kind of thing.  Good luck!!

I think you should contact and try to connect with everyone in your sphere, and I agree with Kelly that's never too late.

I have felt the same way. Although I have a whole other hurdle to clear... the people in my sphere are my age and they aren't ready to buy yet. I end up doing a lot of rentals.

Stacey, obviously the agent needs to do some more research before "reconnecting." As for when is to late. I would have to say never. I have always heard that it is never to late to draw that line in the sand and start over. You might want to send an apology letter as your reconnect if it has been a while, but however you do, you need to say persistent and consistent to prove you have changed for the better.

I think that if you're trying to reconnect the best way to do is on the phone or in person if possible.  Easier said than done - I know.  Hand writing notes or mailings to an old list seems like a waste of time to me.

Interesting question though!

Stacey, I would say it's never too late to try to re-connect! I participated in a seminar once and they said the key to contacting past clients is to get to the point and be honest about why you are contacting them. So they advocate saying something like this:

Part I: Hello, this is Stacey with Keller Williams. I'm sorry that I haven't called/written/contacted you in a while but you know how life gets...(end it here, don't supply any more information).

Part II: The reason for my call/letter is that I 've sold most of my inventory and right now I'm down to just ___ listings. So I figured while I had some time I would get the word out to the people that I know that I'm looking to add another 5 to 10 listings here in the next ___ days/weeks. So I just wanted to know if by chance you have heard of anyone that has talked about making a move? (you're asking for a referral and not for their business, takes the pressure off)

Part III: By the way, isn't your daughter graduating from high school this year? Has she applied to colleges...(social stuff, take the focus away from asking for business and re-establish the relationship)

Good luck! :)