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How many of you “doff” at a client?

By James Dray

Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

March 31, 2011 12:02 AM

Well apparently Word recognizes this word so apparently all is not lost. I’ve done this and I’m not proud of it. Then sometimes you have a client who does this to you and it’s not a pleasant experience. Therefore learning from experience I try and you understand try not to do this anymore. The meaning of (dof) to put aside or discard.

In the past if someone called and asked about a home I had on the market depending on how busy I was I might or might not call them back. How stupid of me just think of all the clients I have lost. Such is my life in the past what about yours?

For those of you who follow my posts tune in tomorrow for a funny one. I’ve been waiting a week to post it.

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, James. I wish that I could doff some of them. Talk about a huge Pain in my Assets...

Mar 31, 2011 12:05 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi James - I have "doffed" my hat. I have tried not to doff potential clients but I have because I was too tired, busy, etc. I can't wait for tomorrow's blog.

Mar 31, 2011 12:06 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Good Morning James and all I can say is "guilty" - not so much business, but definitely car maintenance! I will stop by first thing tomorrow to see your post - you've got me very curious!

Mar 31, 2011 12:21 AM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Guilty as charged! Doffed a few customers in my time. Sometimes the right decision, most often, not! Looking forward to tomorrow! Enjoy the day!

Mar 31, 2011 12:47 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Good morning James.

Thank you for sharing another great word with us.

Mar 31, 2011 01:01 AM

Keith Gilkey

Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD

410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

James, I think we are all guilty. Thanks for the word and enjoy the day.

Mar 31, 2011 01:03 AM

Lydie Ouellet Dickinson

Realty Executives Tri County, Bellingham MA - Bellingham, MA

Realtor

I recently "doff" someone that called me and inquire on a house she could not afford, but will in a few short weeks because "she was due to win the lottery any week now"!!!!

I think it is safe to say that I "doffed" that one! lol

Mar 31, 2011 01:07 AM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

I am ashamed to admit it buy yes I have done this and probably lost a lot of $$$ over it too.

Mar 31, 2011 04:47 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Some of us need to doff some time wasting prospects and concentrate on more productive efforts. Spring cleaning is always a good thing for our database.

Life is better when there are flowers to photograph!

Mar 31, 2011 05:57 AM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

James ~ I think that word is cool. It's better than using discard or put aside. I think I will be adding this to my vocabulary.

Mar 31, 2011 06:47 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

James.....I think we probably all have doffed a few in our lifetime.....Thanks!
Hope you have a great day!---Rob

Mar 31, 2011 11:36 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Wow. That's what the wife says when she doesn't like my ideas. "DOF". LOL

Keep up the good work my friend.

Clint

Mar 31, 2011 11:39 PM

Paula Stills

Elite Realty - Rogers, AR

Full time Real Estate, Ready when you are!

Morning James still catching up can't wait to see the next post. By the way I know I have doffed and few steps but I'm trying to do better tomorrow.....Make it a great day.

Apr 04, 2011 01:41 AM

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