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Hearing aid!!!

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

 

A man got a new hearing aid and called a friend to tell him about it.  The friend asked him to come on over to his house so he could see it.  When the man arrived the friend looked at it, the man put it back in his ear.  The friend stated “That’s a great looking hearing aid what kind is it?”  The man was looking at his watch and said “It’s about 6.”  So how often do we really listen to our clients or like the man with the hearing aid do we to concentrate on what is being said not what we think they said.  If you’re not sure ask before you act.  It could save you a lot of time and trouble later.  Another note make sure your clients understand fully what you are saying and before they sign the contract.  This is a long post for me but I think it’s important what say you?

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

James- New pic?  Very nice.  Very good post.  I have a friend who can't hear even with a hearing aid.  She hears what she thinks we said and if she's not sure, just nods her head up and down like she understands what you're saying.  Yes, you do have to really hear what your clients are saying. 

Oct 09, 2011 12:11 AM
David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Words well spoken. James, we do need to listen. Sometimes we also need hear what they are not saying by watching Body Lanquage, etc..... You are right, it will save a lot of trouble on both sides.

Oct 09, 2011 12:15 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi James - Two ears and one mouth for a reason.

Oct 09, 2011 12:38 AM
Keith Gilkey
Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD
410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

James, Very good advice. I try to be a coach to the clients to make sure they listen. Seems like they all have selective hearing. Have a nice day

Oct 09, 2011 12:38 AM
John Handschuh ABR SRES
RE/MAX Legacy - Chalfont, PA
Bucks County Real Estate

James,

So true, people too often do not really listen. They only hear a small part and then have an answer before you are finished speaking. Just a little attention to detail goes a long way.

 

 

Make it a great day !!

Oct 09, 2011 12:46 AM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

James- So true. I review all docs with buyers before signing, and address any questions/concerns that way, so they are comfortable with all docs before signing.

Oct 09, 2011 01:06 AM
Fred Hernden, CMI
Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque area Master Inspector

James, listening closely to your clients must be first priority on your list. I have been guilty of "assuming" I knew what they were going to say myself in the past... but you know what that happens when you assume right? LOL, have a great day!

Oct 09, 2011 01:39 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Listening is an art that many of us never fully grasp. Good reminder that we must concentrate on listening! Enjoy your day!

Oct 09, 2011 03:08 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....we should all take time to listen and think......Thanks!

Hope you have a great week!---Rob

Go Vols!

Oct 10, 2011 12:31 AM
Team Honeycutt
Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Thats what worries me the most about getting older is losing my hearing. I have memories that will last my eyes a lifetime but to not be able to hear anything ever again would be awful ( J )

Oct 10, 2011 03:30 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

The more we listen the more we can get the upper hand.  many times a client will talk themselves right out of a problem.

Oct 10, 2011 04:09 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Monday is my Happiness Day.
I visit as many blog posts as I can throughout the day
and spread happiness, which means I probably didn’t read this post.
I just stopped by to spread some happiness.
Feel free to delete this comment if it doesn’t make you happy.

Happy Day!

Oct 10, 2011 04:52 AM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

HI JAMES!  And even if we hear it - they may be saying something different than they mean!  Listen carefully!

Oct 11, 2011 10:31 AM