"You're mocking me, aren't you?"

Karen, you're absolutely right. Even if the picture aren't "real" or the names have been changed, the public will still see stuff like this and think we're a bunch of idiots. Bravo for saying it!

Wow!  The post was even featured?

I know there are times when we need to vent, but in this social media age, it's best left off the internet!

I also know the post you are talking about. It's shameful! We have to be careful with what we say. I also scratched my head as to why it was featured.

Thanks Karen. It is a good reminder to all of us.

Missed it.  Missed the Woody and Buzz line too but it's been years since I have seen the movies and I think I only saw the first two. 

I will go look for the post you are referring to. 

I want to write a post about "yes, you did need to paint the paneling and when you finally did the house sold" but it would not be worth it.   I don't write Members Only posts.  I have not in years.  I just squelch the urge. 

I read your post and forgot to comment so I went to read some other post.  I came back to your post after reading another post that could have very well served as the catalyst for this post.  It just made me wonder if I had ever berated someone in that way.  I can say "maybe" I have.  I won't go so far as to dig back into previous post in search of such offensive post, but I say that as a result of your post and the offending post that I just read, I will take better care when writing in the future.

Funny, I knew exactly which post you were talking about and I hadn't even read the post.  I went back to look at the daily drop that featured the post; that would have been more appropriately marked as a 'members-only' post.  

I haven't read the post you are talking about, but have seen posts like that before.  In fact, I have written posts like that before.  I don't attack too much, just a little bit.  

Boy this post certainly deserved three gold stars. One thing is for sure, it says a LOT about that blogger. I would never refer my clients to them. 

There is nothing to be gained by mocking anyone - period. Sure we all experience these "teachable" moments but we can teach and even share without hurting or demeaning anyone - especially our clients!

Karen I did not see the post and and I am not even remotely interested in looking for it.   I cringe when I see the things people write about their clients or fellow Realtor.  I can deal with being a boring blogger but one with sealed lips.

I have sellers call and list with us because they felt be-littled by a previous agent interview.  They were eager to make their house look ready for sale-even with limited funds.  Guess who gets the referrals later and guess who get the news about bad form spread by the consumer......

I agree that as a listing agent you just keep these things to yourself, posting them in an open forum is only giving you a moment of fleeting satisfaction that you feel superior. 

Great post! I'm sorry that I missed out on the post you are taking about, but many valid points made in light of it.

I always enjoy that movie also, I do agree with you that the seller would be very angry if they saw that post about their home.

Buzz: "you're mocking me aren’t you" Woody: "who me? oh no no no, BUZZ LOOK THERE'S AN ALIAN" (Woody drops on the floor laughing hysterically). I love that movie and of course there are times and moments when mocking can be fun but I would hope as adults and professionals we wouldn’t know when those moments are appropriate. I agree with you Karen. It’s one thing to vent to a good friend or colleague your frustration it’s a whole other level to openly mock a client, even if you don't use names. This is the business of relationships right? Thanks for the post!

Toy Story is one of my favorite all time movies.  It is so clever and funny. 

But when I read your post, I actually thought it was not a true story but a point you were making.  Imagine in reading the comments it was an actual post.  You have to be kidding me. Someone is that unprofessional? 

I know what you mean, because I always question myself when thinking of a post that involves others. Can the agent or the homeowner ever think, 'is this me?' If they can, then I don't publish. it. Great post.

Thank you Karen! Too many times we see a post here or on some blogs that just belittle a client just because they don't know or fail to understand something. It is so wrong to do especially when are business has to do with the very people that are being mocked. They just go off complaining this and that, and it seems funny and good to get this off your chest at the time but, like a stone thrown in a lake, the ripple effect could be devastating. As is says in the bible, before you talk about the splinter in someone's eye, look at the log in yours. Thank you for bringing this point to light.