I was referred a client about two weeks ago.

Nice guy.  Good income.  Great credit.

He wanted to rent a home in either Aurora or Naperville, and he was anxious to do it...

I set him up with an email search, and showed him one that met his needs.  He loved the home and the location...

Since he was a newer client, I hadn't yet run his credit, so I submitted his credit authorization to my mortgage broker who is always quick to respond with a credit report...

When my mortgage broker came back to me with the credit report, he asked "Since his credit is excellent, will he consider purchasing?"

Hmmm.  I never thought to ask...

When a customer wants to buy a blue suit, I sell him a blue suit.

My customer knows exactly what he wants, and is ready to move on it.  I can help him achieve his goals...

So why try and throw in my 2 cents?  For more commission?  To show how smart I am?

I don't think so...

Rule #1 of sales:  Give them what they want...

Ken

 

 
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I often find renters can qualify for a mortgage, but they just didn't know it.

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Ken...

I would ask why they want to rent instead of buy ... buying could make more sense if they are given the facts that they need to make an informed decision.

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Hi Kathy and Richard. Thanks for stopping in! Perhaps he is unaware, but I think giving Jim what he wants works 99% of the time... Thanks again! Ken
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