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It's Not Nice to Tease

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Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives Integrity R.E. Broker 55289-90

peggy wester

Dear Mrs. Buyer,

I received your voicemail the other day that you and your husband wanted to buy a house in Ozaukee County. You said you found me on the internet, liked my bio, and were excited to work with me! You left your number, saying you looked forward to hearing from me. I was out and about putting up some "open Sunday" signs and thought it'd be best to call you when I got back to the office -- much easier than trying to talk while driving.

About 20 minutes later, I called the number you left but got your voicemail. I left a message letting you know I would be happy to help you and your husband. I didn't hear back so I tried you again the next day. Left another message and, after not hearing back again, made a third attempt to connect. Still nothing.

So I'm just curious -- what happened?? Did you find another agent in the 20 mintues between you leaving a message and me calling you back? Did I not return your call fast enough? Were you teasing me?

I admit, I got a little giddy when I got your message. You see I've set some pretty ambitious goals for myself this year, and receiving a message like yours the second week of the year -- well I just couldn't help but get a little excited!

I guess I would have just appreciated you taking the time to call me back and let me know what happened. Or you can send me a message. My email address is as easy to find as my bio is.

I certainly hope everything is okay and wish you and your husband well in your home search. And if you still want to work with me, I'd welcome the opportunity. But please call only if you really want to work with me. It's just not nice to tease.

Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I hope they'll get back in touch.  I hate it when these people seem to disappear - alien abduction maybe?

Jan 12, 2012 01:15 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

It is one of the instant people.  If you don't answer when they call, they will dial the next number on the list.

Jan 12, 2012 01:36 PM
Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA
Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ
#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

Hoping that they come back to you! Positive thinking is in order!

Jan 12, 2012 01:57 PM
Peggy Wester
Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI
Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

Susan -- Never thought of that possibility!

Vern -- I thought that, too, at first, but then why leave a number? Just odd. And frustrating.

Liz -- Yep! Trying to stay optimistic. She just sounded so excited in her message -- would love to help them!

Jan 13, 2012 05:09 AM
MaryKay Shumway
The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948) - Sister Bay, WI
Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Oh, if I had a dollar for every time that happens in our office.  This is a late post, but it's still so apt.  Happens every week.  You're not the only one.  I hope you got three other good buyers to replace the ones that went missing.

Feb 26, 2012 06:01 AM