"I Will Not Let You Down."

Great post Phil!  You hit the nail on  the head in why I don't take short sale listings.  Although I have a CDPE and have represented buyers in dozens of successful short sales, I just DON"T have the confidence to say your  words:  I will get this done for you. I promise you my very best, and frankly that is pretty good. I will not let you down. 

I just don't feel confident enough and I would never want to let someone down because of my lack of experience.  The short sale listing is  just too much of a burden/pressure for me - would rather focus on the buyers.  Next year maybe - who knows but for now, I refer to short sale specialist like you!

I imagine some of those tears were also relief.

Great post Philip.  I admire what you are doing to help out distressed homeowners.  I have tip-toed into the short sale arena, mostly by defalt.  I have helped some sellers, and others were just too far gone when I got there.  The stress is just too much for many homewoners to deal with.

Phil, it does become a calling Phil and who better do the job in Briarcliff Manor NY then you and your team...having dealt with you personally I know how you would treat each of these short sale transactions...clients are lucky to have you...it is interesting because I approach it similarly and consider it my 'charge' to do my best for all my short sale clients..

Great job!

Not only helping individuals have a fresh start but also helping to get our economy back in shape one family at a time!

Phil, you're doing good work my man...keep it up.

They are truly blessed to have someone like you in their time of need.  You haven't forgotten the very human side to what we do.

Interesting post about being compassionate and optimistic regarding a distressful situation, yet while I applaud you being fearless, this circumstance is just the beginning and I'm certain everybody would like to know about the rest of the story. 

Many responbsible people are caught up in this mess and they have never faced anything like it before.  

They're lucky to have you in their corner.   I'm sure they're emotionally drained and exhausted and very grateful to have someone on their side for a change.   Helping people is a good thing and these are people who need help. 

Wow, two thirds of your listings are short sales?  You my frined are a brave man.  Keep on keepin' on!

Such a great post.  If people knew how much we cared and how much we could help they would call us before they get over their head. So great to share as my most difficult sales are also the most time consuming and rewarding.  It is all about helping the people.

Hi Phillip, Great post.  Here in Florida many of our short sales make little or no money.  But the satisfaction of helping people makes up for it.

When families are experiencing despair from foreclosure or other financial hardship, it's amazing how uplifting it can be just to speak to someone who can illuminate the path that is in front of them.  It's reassuring to know they don't have to go it alone and even just to hear what they can expect along the way.

Sometimes it is really nice to be able to rest in someone elses confidence.  Good job!

Your arrogance is blatant!  But if followed up with performance, it can be actually mystifying and spiritual to the seller who has mostly given up all hope, and they will fall on their knees in your presence.  Good for you, it must be a very satisfying feeling when you do these deals successfully, discounting even the commissions earned.  There is a street idiom:  "It ain't lyin' if you do it!"  Congratulations on the feature.

Love it! Way to go. Sounds like you have every right to be cocky. Attitude is contagious. To be the best you have to be the best. I also love to be able to look people in the eye and say "I wont let you down" and know that I wont. That is one reason why we do what we do....to wear the super hero cape.

Although they walk through the valley of the shadow inventory, they need fear no evil, for J Philip is there with them, ready to stare down the evil and conquer it!  :-)

Your post is uplifting - and no, if you do what you say it's not being cocky!  The hard part of trying to help the folks in this situation is that they seem to wait til the last minute to search for the help they need instead of searching for help the minute they know they are going to need the help.  I am finding that many of the folks calling our office have waited too long. We have been able to help a few - just not all.

You are clearly a great agent looking out for the best interest of your clients and doing your best to come from contribution in order to get their goal of releasing themselves from this financial burden.  The real objective, like you did, is to treat these clients as if they are our loved ones.  How would you talk to them if it was someone you really cared about?  What you are doing is truly saving these people, whether they know it or not, and they are lucky to have you versus another agent who's just out to put a sign in the yard and take another listing.  Good for you!

J Phillip,

I'm a little behind in my AR reading, but I felt compelled to comment on your post.

Keep up the good work and more importantly, the good karma...  The industry needs more "can-do / will-do" people like you and your team.

Happy Sunday!

-Stu Dye

Distressed property owners are stressed out and overwhelmed, it's great to give them the confidence and reassurance that there is help in their situation. We can offer a lot of comfort in a time of need. Congrats!