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Real Estate Agents Are People Too!!

Folks, real estate agents are people, just like you. A lot of folks seem to think that real estate agents are akin to the plague, or something similar. Take it from me; we are people. And guess what? We have feelings as well. I know this may come as a shock to some of you, but it is true! Trust me; and give us a chance.
I bring this up because of a listing appointment we had last week. We got a call from a client who wanted us to talk to one of his relatives. This relative is also a former client of ours. We had this home listed earlier in the year, but the folks decided to take it off the market because they decided they no longer wanted to sell their home in Myrtle Beach. Their plan was to sell their home in Myrtle Beach and move back to New Jersey because they missed being there. They decided they would give it another shot in Myrtle Beach, so they took their home of the market.

Well, a couple of months passed and they decided that they really wanted to be back in New Jersey. They asked a relative to call us because "they were embarrassed" because they had their home on the market, off the market, and now wanted it back on the market again. They said that they felt bad for having us take it off the market in the first place. No reason to feel bad. This is our job. It's what we do. But we also understand that sometimes things don't work out.
Folks, we're people too. We know that sometimes change is hard. I lived in Iowa for two years because of a job promotion. I loved the job, but hated the place. Living in Iowa is a lot different than living in Myrtle Beach. Nothing against Iowa, but it wasn't what I am used to. So I jumped at the chance when I had the opportunity to come back home. I'm human. I gave it a shot, but wasn't happy. So I came back home. Our clients were relieved when we told them about this situation. They felt more of a bond with us once they knew this.

Just like these folks want to go back home. How about that? These clients have something in common with a real estate agent! Whatcha think about that?

Posted by David and Kristin Small, REALTORS®- Myrtle Beach Real Estate on 11/23/2007 07:40 AM

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17 Comments on Real Estate Agents Are People Too!!

Good to hear that Real Estate agents are people too! Now if we can convince Americans that all mortgage brokers are not thieves or crooks - we will be coming a long way!

11/23/2007 07:47 AM

by Matthew Rosov, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Envision Lending Group)

Great Post! If you think that Agents have it rough, try being a home inspector. Talk about being the scourge of society!!!

11/23/2007 08:12 AM

by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.)

Their is no place like home Toto. It might Iowa or Michigan we all like to return to our roots. Thanks for the post.

11/23/2007 08:16 AM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

There's a little human in all of us you just need to be open to possibilites.

11/23/2007 08:31 AM

by Frank Verna, Broker / Owner (Frank Verna, PA)

Good to hear. Yes, we really are people too! Thanks

11/23/2007 08:53 AM

by Donald Bradbury, REALTOR Bucks County PA (The Bradbury Team at Coldwell Banker Heritage)

D&K:

I Love it! Real estate agents are people too! GASP!!!!! Who would have thunk it! =]

Hope you guys are doing well!

11/23/2007 09:25 AM

by Jessica Horton (Jessica Horton & Assoc.)

I'm not so sure it has to do with the fact that our clients see us as some sort of fictional character as it does with simple human nature -- few people really want to upset another person or make that person unhappy. Many people also have a tendency to look out for number one. So it's not astonishing that they would try to avoid conflict as much as possible to still achieve what they want.

11/23/2007 10:17 AM

by Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Real Estate Broker (Lyon Real Estate)

David - Nicely done. You make a great point here. The other thing that is hard to stomach sometimes is clients who "don't want to waste our time" by looking at too many homes. I appreciate the sentiment behind it, but this is my profession - call me!

11/23/2007 10:57 AM

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

Matthew- That is so true! Thanks for stopping by.

Michael- We're in this together my friend! Thanks for reading...

Terry- You are correct. The place wasn't all bad; it just wasn't for me. Thanks for commenting.

Frank- The possibilities are endless, huh? Thanks for participating.

11/24/2007 07:46 PM

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

Donald- Yes, we are. At least most of us are!

11/24/2007 07:48 PM

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

Jessica- Who would've thunk it is right! You love it?? That makes my day! We are doing well. I hope you and your family are doing well.

11/24/2007 07:50 PM

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

D&K:

I'm a bit under the weather. =[ Kids are off at grandma's & Jason is throwing stuff around the house because of the football score.

Yeah..I loved it! People need to know that we have feelings too. Thanks for asking. Keep up the good work!

11/24/2007 07:57 PM

by Jessica Horton (Jessica Horton & Assoc.)

Jessica- I hope you get to feeling better. Tell Jason I am throwing stuff around because of a football score too!!

11/24/2007 08:04 PM

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

Elizabeth- Those are good points as well. Thanks for the different perspective. Thanks for the input.

11/25/2007 09:17 PM

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

Jason- Thanks for stopping by. I agree with what you said. It's not wasting our time, it's how we make money!

11/25/2007 09:18 PM

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

Hi, David & Kristin - I LOVE this post! I sometimes feel like screaming, I'M A REALTOR, NOT A LEPER!

But seriously, this is fabulous. I just hope every person on the planet reads it! =)

(By the way, where do you get your fabulous illustrations for your blog?)

~Maura Gebhardt

12/05/2007 08:45 AM

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

Maura- Thanks for the kind words! As far as the graphics are concerned; I use ImageChef and TXT2PIC. Thanks again for stopping by.

12/05/2007 07:37 PM

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

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