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Well You didn't Use me to Buy Your House

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Real Estate Agent with RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate

Well You didn't Use me to Buy Your House.  Sounds like an upset agent doesn't it butframed note it's just a lead in to a very positive story of what being helpful to buyers out there brings to you.  These buyers had a Massachusetts buyer's agent long before they heard of me and read my Wickford RI blogs .  But they reached out to me because as the buyer said  'You know your area', we can tell from your blogs and their agent although patient did not have a clue about my Wickford RI - North Kingstown geographic area where they wanted to live.

So I did answer the email, gave some advice not once but several times, found them an appraiser and when asked my opinion on the house they had decided to buy told them they were offering to pay too much for the home.   All with this conversation went on with the knowledge of their buyers agent.  And yes, they knew they were going to pay too much for the home.  They bought it anyway- it was what they wanted exactly.

Well I've helped them find a house cleaner,  contractors and other home professionals all along the way.  In fact, I had a lovely evening with them recently at their new home which they didn't use me to buy.  But what an interesting couple and he is an internationally known expert in his field ( I've Googled him & wow).  Guess what they want me to find a good investment property for them to buy now.  All from being helpful and not growling about helping someone who is using another agent because good things do come back to you tenfold sometimes.  Just doing the right thing.

I will be searching hard for that investment North Kingstown house now...and I didn't say

Well You didn't Use me to Buy Your House.
 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ginny Lacey Gorman is a North Kingstown Realtor who works and knows the RI geographic area of homes for sale, schools happenings, important tidbits of information and businesses well here.  Also, as a North Kingstown short sale agent, she helps clients navigate the rough short sale waters successfully with their home sale.  Waterfront, oceanfront, luxury and coastal RI homes for sale are her specialty, so call Ginny for your buying and selling needs in homes.  So feel free to search for  RI homes for sale.  When you are in need of an internet savvy RI Realtor® who SELLS RI houses in this real estate market, call Ginny today at 401.529.7849.

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Comments (163)

Anna Tolstoy
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Natick, MA

Wow, look at all the comments, you really touched our hearts with that post!

Jul 17, 2011 05:01 PM
Gerard Gilbers
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master

I always try to help where I can but try to make sure there is no conflict with their agent. I am amazed with so many people that contract with an agent and then need to go to another agent or places like Trulia to get answers. 

Jul 17, 2011 05:07 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Ginny,

Enjoyed seeing your comment (#139) and that you are having such joy from the warm response to your heart-warming story.

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Jul 17, 2011 05:30 PM
Robert Savage
Bakersfield Property Solutions - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Short Sales, Property Management, Cash

I don't think we can ever go wrong by  being generous with our time, our talent or our knowledge. There is great value in the simple act of helping another person but often times our generosity can come back to us in material ways.

Jul 17, 2011 07:31 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

This is amazing and many thanks...i should have added that much of the advice came after the clients closed on their home and it was a number of months before the buyers actually moved in...would never tread on a buyer's agent client without their approval.

Jul 17, 2011 11:11 PM
Kathy Kenney
Keller Williams, Princeton, NJ - Robbinsville, NJ
Realtor - Princeton & Central NJ Homes for Sale

Couldn't agree more!  I've had business come to me via referral from people who used another agent for their purchase/sale, but found me to be helpful and knowledgeable.  Kudos to you!

Jul 18, 2011 01:37 AM
Anonymous
Peter Ruppert

Hi:

That was a great story and you are a great person and a true professional.When you help others, it always comes back your way. If I am in need of Rhode Island Information, I will certainly know who to contact now.

Peter Ruppert

Soundview Engineering P.C.

Long island, New York

Jul 18, 2011 02:06 AM
#149
Jeanne Dufort
Coldwell Banker Lake Country - Madison, GA
Madison and Lake Oconee GA

I wish we would tell more stories like these - I think they happen every day with many agents.  Wouldn't we have a much better reputation if this was the norm.

Good work, and keep on testifying!

 

Jul 18, 2011 03:52 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Standing Ovation

Jul 18, 2011 04:07 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Peter, thank you...and do reach out to me if in need re:RI info, call me..

Jeanne, many thanks

Kathy, it does work...being helpful..

 

Richie, you are so funny & do have that way with words my friend! thanks

Jul 18, 2011 04:14 AM
Anonymous
John Caronna

Ginny; I think what you did reflects on you and your character. And in a very positive way! I am new to residential, but I have been doing residential investment (2-4 units) for a while, and I think I would try to do the same thing. I bet you get some great referrals from them! Great story and thanks for sharing.

Jul 18, 2011 04:19 AM
#153
Goran Utvic
Goran Utvic Real Estate Broker/Construction Consultant - Chicago, IL
Chicago 2 Flat Specialist

Ginny - Great post...home buyers really should work with an agent that is local to the market they are looking to live in.

Jul 18, 2011 11:32 AM
Monique Ting
INET Realty Honolulu, HI - Honolulu, HI
Your agent under the sun

Aloha Ginny! I love your positive attitude. Great story & proof that a good deed never goes without being appreciated!

Jul 18, 2011 12:47 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

John, thank you for touching base here...have a great week..

Goran, i do believe that too but some agents like to overextend themselves

Monique, aloha to you too my friend...it is also about being a good citizen & we need lots of them in this world!

Jul 18, 2011 03:11 PM
Risa Liebster
Ramsey-Shilling Associates - Los Angeles, CA
Toluca Lake Real Estate

Ginny, One more comment... It is clear that you were careful not to step on the buyer's agent's feet and all was on the up and up. Being transparent, honest, friendly, knowledgeable and "in service" are the reasons why you got the buyer's next transaction and will certainly continue to be rewarded by referrals in the future.

Jul 18, 2011 07:12 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Thanks Lisa...appreciate the comments here & good thoughts.

Jul 19, 2011 12:52 AM
Karen Hunt
www.SeattleHomeBuzz.com, Skyline - Seattle, WA
Seattle Real Estate Broker | Hunt Seattle Homes, Skyline Properties

Good post and great reminder to offer our knowledge to possible clients. You never know who the next one may be! Thanks!

Jul 19, 2011 07:13 AM
Patricia Beck
RE/MAX Properties, Inc., ABR, GRI, SRES - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realty

So kind of you! That couple will never forget it and most likely refer you to others.  People appreciate acts of kindness that don't always require something in return.  I hope they find an investment property they like.

Jul 20, 2011 06:27 PM
Thomas Haught
The Russell Realty Group - Saugus, MA

Thomas Haught

Okay, so it's been awhile since you posted this.  I'm a little behind on my email.

I don't know many agents who would have done such things.  So glad you were able to see the greater good.  It always come back to you in some way or form.

Jul 29, 2011 02:16 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Karen, it is all about showing that realtors are not half bad people!

Patricia, many thanks

Thomas, it is never too late to respond to anything...it is thoughtful for you for doing so!

Jul 29, 2011 02:21 PM