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I am a hand-holder ~ will that work for you?

By Christina ONeal

Real Estate Agent with At Home Real Estate Group

May 29, 2011 08:51 AM

I am a hand-holder. I go to all my home inspections, all my signings at closing & pretty much anything that has to do with the sale of the house. I have probably been in harms way (not intentional...of course) in all my transactions but I just am a hands on agent.

I believe three major things happen at these events(thru-out the escrow). house giving thumbs up

1) I am there to gauge my buyers on how things are going & to head off any potential issues that might come up. Answering their questions helps ease their mind to make sure they are getting their home buying needs met.

2) I learn a lot. I love to learn. I plan on being on Jeopardy someday (not really), but I would love to be at home & actually get more than 2 answers right during a show.

3) I love referrals & the more "belly to belly" time I have with my clients, the more relationship building I get to do. Being a realtor for life is my calling, sounds weird, but I absolutely love my job. How cool is that!! I get to work with friends or make new friends & help them with "sometimes" their obtaining or selling their biggest asset they might ever have. It's an honor to be trusted & I don't take it lightly.

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Laura Sargent

Carolina One Real Estate - Mount Pleasant, SC

Great post and certainly makes a lot of sense. We need to help and be in the know!

May 29, 2011 08:54 AM

Jean Hanley

Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA

Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes

Christina, good for you! I am the same way. I think it's because back in the day, when I started in thie business, that's the way we were trained. But, it just makes sense, afterall, we are paid to follow the deal through. Great post!

May 29, 2011 09:02 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Christine, I was at my Sellers home inspection yesterday for exactly that reason.

May 29, 2011 10:42 AM

Pamelyn Meller

The Property Shoppe Team LLC - Lyndon Station, WI

CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert)

Christine, you couldn't have said it better. I am going to have to reblog this as well as send it to agents in my office. I know agent who do not even go to their own closings! Unbelievable, I am a hands on do it all realtor too! I even, paint, stage, move and landscape for clients. If the job needs getting done, do it! afterall, we do get paid well for it :) Happy Memorial Day.

May 29, 2011 11:42 AM

Cindy Logan

Mark 1 Real Estate Advisors - Huntington Beach, CA

Christina, I did this when I was an agent. 70% of my 2nd year sales were referrals. I sold 14 houses that year. Then, my girls started regular school, and I quit. For me, real estate, working all weekend, didn't fit with having kids in school all week.

May 30, 2011 03:35 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Christina, By your definition, I, too, am a hand holder. I go to all home inspections, all appraisals, closings, all walk throughs and I make my own appointments.

Margaret

May 30, 2011 06:34 PM

Christina ONeal

At Home Real Estate Group - Ripon, CA

Realtor - Ripon California

Laura... i love that "be in the know". It is sure good to be in the know in this business. Thanks.

Jean... Thank you Jean, you are so right, it just makes sense!!! It was how I was trained. Actually, there really wasn't that much training for me. It felt more like a "sink or swim" training.

Connie... I knew we were alike for sure. It was so good to hear your voice today. Thank you for calling me & thank you for helping keep me afloat this month. Your encouragement was inspiring.

Pamelyn... you paint & stage? youre awesome :) I've painted but not staged (I stink at that one). Thank you again for the reblog :)

Cindy... referrals work well for me too. I personally think they are so fun to work with, you just get that built in trust already off the bat.

Margaret... uh oh...I'm not a great webster but I guess you are right. I did make a definition. It's so nice to see that you do hand holding too. It's a great art :)

Jun 01, 2011 11:47 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Nothing wrong with your approach. I try to be hands on as well and solve issues early!

Jun 04, 2011 12:54 AM

Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain

Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

Christina,

Great post; what's the saying, "people don't care how much you know UNTIL they know how much you care."?

Have a great weekend,

Steve

Jun 04, 2011 02:54 AM

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