Trust is a funny thing.  It's often desired, hard to earn, and easily destroyed.  You can spend weeks or months working with a client to build up the trust you need to complete a transaction, only to have it destroyed in a matter of minutes with something you did.  So, do you trust yourself in those situations where the trust you've earned is suddenly lost?

Do you trust yourself when...an issue comes up with a document such as a missing initial, an unchecked box, or a little nit that should have been done by the client.  You stare at it, thinking..."It's no big deal.  I'll just check the box."...and then...what?  Can you trust yourself not to let into temptation? 

Do you trust yourself when...you hear something about a property you're in contract on.  It's just a rumor but you heard a neighbor plans to build something big, or remove trees, or start drilling for oil, and you're thinking "It's not a disclosure item, we're almost closed, I'll just let it go..."  Can you trust yourself not to ignore it in favor of the paycheck?  Will you tell your clients?

Your clients put their trust in you.  You have to trust yourself.  Trust yourself...

  • Not to ignore what your clients expect you to see
  • Not to be sloppy "just to get the deal done"
  • Not put yourneeds ahead of the clients
  • Not to do anything that would betray the trust you worked so hard to earn...from your clients

 

 

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10 Comments on Can you trust yourself in the interest of your clients?

JAN
12
2012
586,663 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thought provoking post Bryan and my answer is Yes Sir!  I really trust myself to represent my clients in all areas to the very best of my ability.  Good job and as always make it a great day in all you do.

 

3:36pm • #1
Outside Blog

Bryan:

Good to hear from someone who realizes that we are charged to be more than just marketers and salespeople.

Terry

3:39pm • #2
403,321 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Bryan - Trust comes from taking pride in the job you do and putting the needs of others above your own.  Trust yourself to do the right thing, and things will always work out the way they were suppose to!

5:27pm • #3
193,765 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Bryan, Trust is a Must! I wouldn't be able to sleep at night, or answer a phone call during the day if I didn't put my clients' in first place. 

9:04pm • #4
JAN
13
2012
535,983 Points 71 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

For me this is not a trust issue. This is a "keep Doug's butt out of court matter". Such shortcuts are far less tempting when viewed through the judicial lens.

9:55am • #5
879,476 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Bryan - this is a no brainer you do the right thing regardless of the time or embarrassment you may feel because you missed something and if you learn something tell them now or suffer later.

3:41pm • #6
201,976 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Bryan, My cients know I don't initial for them, I always have something I missed in the initial signing.  Some form that only my broker uses, or this property requires a special disclosure, it is always something.  If I find something about the property that would be a deal breaker, I figure the sooner we break this one the sooner we can get on to the next. 

11:51pm • #7
JAN
14
2012
762,198 Points 69 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Tempting as overlooking some of those things are, there is no questiion that we give in to it.  If we don't have our honor we have nothing.

2:43pm • #8
JAN
15
2012
224,537 Points 4 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Bryan:  Excellent examples of some of the situations we face.  A person's character and itegrity are revealed by what they do when nobody is watching.

1:31am • #9
JAN
16
2012
1,405,220 Points 54 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Bryan...trusting ones self is just as important as trusting others.  For your little slips cn show to others that trust you.

10:07am • #10

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