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Would Kids Be Better Real Estate Agents Than Us?

doc Earlier today, we took our daughter to the doctor for her 9 month checkup. If you have kids, you know that when you go the pediatrician's office, you might as well have some patience. You are always there longer than you anticipate. Well, while we were waiting, the kids inspired me to write this post.

As I was sitting there waiting for our daughter's name to be called, I noticed the kids playing, existing and having fun. I thought to myself...a lot of new, inexperienced real estate agents could learn a lot from these kids. You see, the kids were all playing together and talking to each other but they didn't know one another. They would approach each other and ask names..then they would start playing.

I hear a lot of new agents talking about sitting in the office and waiting for call-ins and walk-ins. They do this because they are afraid to approach people. Wouldn't it be great if agents that have this fear could revert to their childish ways? It doesn't bother kids at all to approach other kids. When do you lose this ability as adults? If you have this fear as a real estate agent, your job becomes almost impossible; unless you know a lot of people and have a lot of contacts. What's the worst that can happen if you call an expired listing or approach a builder for their business? The worst thing that they can do is say no. If they say no, you thank them for their time and move on. If they say yes, congratulations...you have a new client.

There are so many continuing education and professional courses and classes for us out there. And don't get me wrong, I am always eager to learn more and further my knowledge. However, some of the most positive and powerful things that we can do are also the simplest. I call it the LFK course...Learned From Kids!

Thoughts contributed by David and Kristin Small with RE/MAX Palmetto Properties in Myrtle Beach, SC. Contact them for your Myrtle Beach real estate needs.

Posted by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate on 11/07/2007 08:47 PM

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14 Comments on Would Kids Be Better Real Estate Agents Than Us?

David - Nicely done. I agree completely. Kids have no innate fear of approaching one another - it is rejection that wears us down over time. As you said, though, the worst that could happen is a "no". Who cares? Simply move on to the next potential client. By the way, I subscribed to your blog tonight. I thought I already had. Have a good one -

11/07/2007 08:55 PM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Kids are so innocent and it's great watching them interact with others with no preconceived notions. Their just kids. Adults tend to judge others way too much.

11/07/2007 09:14 PM

by Stacy Magid, Prince William County Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Elite)

Yep kids are pretty special!! I know they would be better buyers - you know how kids always have themselves moved into bedrooms before the parents have even finished viewing the property. I love to see them so excited. We need to catch their "go go attitudes" Nice thoughts!

11/08/2007 02:05 AM

by Jo Soss | Bremerton WA Real Estate (Skyline Properties, Inc.)

Hi, David & Kristin!

Great post! It's so true - I wish I found networking to be as easy as I did when I was a kid, when it was "no biggie" to just walk up to someone, introduce yourself and tell the other person what you liked to do!

There's definitely something to be learned from the little ones!

~Maura Gebhardt

11/09/2007 08:29 AM

by The Gebhardt Group - North Metro Atlanta Real Estate (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)

Jason- Thanks for taking time to read and comment on my blog. I sincerely appreciate it. Thanks for subscribing as well. It means a lot to us.

11/09/2007 09:52 AM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Stacy- I agree. We tend to lose our childish ways as adults, and then we have to re-learn what we lost!

11/09/2007 09:52 AM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Jo- You are absolutely correct! It's a wonderful feeling when you watch kids start picking their rooms in a house you are showing.

11/09/2007 09:54 AM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Maura- So true! We tend to make things way more difficult than they should be as adults. Kids simplify and make things easy. I tend to pay more attention to these things now that I have a 9 month old daughter!

11/09/2007 10:01 AM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

David - I'm sure she makes things like this really obvious...in that way that only kids can! Once again, great post (as always)!

11/09/2007 10:54 AM

by The Gebhardt Group - North Metro Atlanta Real Estate (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)

I agree and it's just the simplest thing, yet I think the only reason that we lose this ability is the fear of rejection. I run into it myself as I think a good majority of us do, but what is so hard to put a smile on our face, extend out hand and say 'Hi, I'm......' Just look at how much your daughter has taught you already!

11/10/2007 09:25 PM

by Marc Grossman, GRI - Central Florida Real Estate Specialist (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

Maura- She helps make things really obvious! Thanks for the kind words.

11/10/2007 09:40 PM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

Marc- You are correct. It's the fear of rejection. It's amazing that kids don't have this fear of rejection even though they are told "no" more than anyone! I have a feeling I have a lot more to learn from my daughter!

11/10/2007 09:42 PM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

David...

I so agree with all of this. We just tend to lose our ability to communicate on a child like level as we age.

I never lost that ability simply because I refuse to :)

I wish other grown ups would make the same choice :)

They have no idea what they'll missing :)

TLW...ROAR!

11/11/2007 06:05 PM

by "The Lovely Wife"...Broker Bryant's Wife... (Co-Owner Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.)

TLW- Thanks for stopping in. I still have that ability as well. If I hear "no", it won't be the first time and it definitely won't be the last!

11/11/2007 06:33 PM

by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Eagle Realty- Myrtle Beach)

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