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I'm not one for much patience, but I do know that in certain fields, you must wait out the results.... delayed gratification. When it comes to getting a job done for us, how long is too long to wait?waiting on clients - jobs

I spoke with a friend of mine the other day that was getting a new WordPress site. (She apparently didn't know we did those too) She said she had to put down a $1500 deposit and was on the waiting list until November! WHA? We don't even charge that for an entire site much less a deposit... AND NOVEMBER?

I feel bad if I have to put someone off a week or two but when I heard that, I didn't feel so bad. I typically can take care of business fairly quickly unless I tell you otherwise. There's nothing worse than having a client nudge you and wonder where the work is after they have paid. I cannot sit on a job any longer than I have to and try to get it underway and completed in a timely manner. 

So, am I out of my guord here or are people seriously waiting months to get a job done? (And we're not talking short sales here either!)

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Comments(23)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Red Flag!!!!

Jul 09, 2012 10:53 PM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I learned in the construction business a few years back that you NEVER pay the full amount up front.  I pay for completion or in progress payments.  A deposit is one thing but that much money up front is just crazy.  

Jul 09, 2012 10:55 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Peggy, Gita, John, Debbie, not sure about that. It was a family travel site and not a real estate site, we were friends in a MOPS group years ago so it wasn't a business relationship at all. She didn't know we did websites as well as SEO so I'm not hurt over it. Unfortunately the designer has already started so she just went with them but certainly was kicking herself when she found out how much we charged and how quickly we could get to it.

Debbie, I make lists every week of tasks that must be completed. Really keeps me alert.

Jeanne and Ralph - yes, that's a lot. We don't charge much and allow people to decide either up front or payments.

Jul 09, 2012 11:02 PM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

Hi Tammy ~

Oh Boy ... you've struck a nerve with me!  I've been waiting almost 2 months for a new, logo design.  Don't even get me started on all the crazy nonsense and unprofessionalism.

BTW ... can you recommend a good, talented, reliable, logo designer :)

Jul 10, 2012 01:20 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Depends on what you want Carie. We've done logos before. ;-) You are welcome to email me and I can offer examples

Jul 10, 2012 02:05 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

I'm with you, Get -r-done... I would not put off that long... thanks for sharing the story.

Jul 10, 2012 02:12 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Tammy: Waiting that long to start would be a red-flag indicator for me.  It would be long past time to look elsewhere for a website developer.

Jul 10, 2012 02:27 AM
Doug Bullwinkel
E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

I hope she can get her deposit back and work with you for her new website.  I can personally recommend you as you've done some wonderful work for me in the past.  We need to start another project soon.

Jul 10, 2012 03:28 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Tammy- Paying that kind of money upfront is a bit much but I've lost some $$ as well, after waiting and some excuses later, just dismissed them, my loss!!

This is why I MUST BRAG about you Tammy!! Your price is good, you respond quickly and deliver quickly!! To top it off, you actually know what you're doing.

Jul 10, 2012 03:42 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Tammy~ I don't know much about wordpress or setting up a site, but November seems unreasonable to me.

Jul 10, 2012 04:32 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good post.  I did not know that you do WordPress sites.  We have a Wordpress site for photoblogging but I am not happy with it.  Could you upgrade Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs?

Jul 10, 2012 06:23 AM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Sure seems like an extravagant amount and a long wait to me. Hope your friend does not get "burned"

Jul 10, 2012 06:50 AM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Tammy I have to agree with Doug... She should get her money back and hire you!

Jul 10, 2012 07:31 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

I am strong recommend Tammy , she is efficient and affordable. She helped me with my Activerain's banner and footer as well as my website. 

Jul 10, 2012 08:41 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Thanks for the oodles of good feedback everyone! I think she stuck with her plan which is ok.. She's not like my BFF or anything LOL!! I just wondered if I was out off my rocker for thinking that that seemed a little long.

Jul 10, 2012 11:13 AM
Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA
Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

Tammy - it is amazing that some people will pay so much $$ up front and then have to wait so long!  Would NOT work with me - I am way too impatient! Good luck - sounds like you have it together and work for your clients.

Jul 10, 2012 12:36 PM
Mark Delgado
houses for rent, Solano County & Glen Cove - Benicia, CA
Benicia and Vallejo, Property Management, rental h
Big red flag for me. Did your friend bother to shop around? Even if they hadn't planned on shopping around I'd think the high deposit and long wait would motivate your friend to look elsewhere.
Jul 10, 2012 01:38 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Tammy ... "RED FLAG" and FEATURED at ...

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Jul 12, 2012 07:22 AM
Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

You have to be accessible anytime your clients need you.  Red flag on the time that has passed for your friend in that situation.

Nov 13, 2012 05:45 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Tammy,

Can you say time for a refund?.

Never pay in full up front unless the comany has a history of completing jobs quickly and the right way with good results.

I hope you have a great day.

Best, Clint McKie

Nov 24, 2012 07:49 PM