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When To Have "The Talk"

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Services for Real Estate Pros with The Real Estate Investment Institute 1retiredsage

When to have "The Talk" we all remember "The Talk!" No matter how conservative or liberal your family. There comes a time in life when you must have "The Talk." Then as you become the teacher you have to give "The Talk!"

I remember when my turn came, Mother and Dad had me wait at the table after Sunday dinner, after the other kids left she got an envelope from the hutch. Mom handed it to me and said "Take that permission form to school and read the book (a beat up paperback) that class starts Wednesday. Don’t embarrass us." Poor Dad sat there trying to stifle a laugh and a blush. After all we had a stud for 5 years and I held the experience mares while Dad led the stallion, we switched for the fillies. (I passed the class.)

I remember when my turn to give "The Talk" came, Eric was just one. No "The Talk" not human husbandry! My experience with "The Talk" came with all the same reluctance and nerves. My experience started with emplaning the real estate contract to property virgins.

When to have "The Talk?" Parents will tell you certainly before they start dating. Real Estate professionals will tell you before they start dating! Before the start dating, yes before they start looking at houses!

Just before the wedding was always too late, so is waiting until they find a house. "The Talk" may not be the first conversation, but until you’ve had "The Talk" your clients are not prepared for the responsibilities of trying to buy a house or start a family!

Have "The Talk" with your clients early then practice, practice, practice, practice!

Ernest Money Deposits

Least we forget, possession is a negotiable item!

Aces And Eights Just A Friendly Game Of Cards

Socially Repressed Anti-Professionalism

Use Proper Words Correctly

If you need a book "One House At a Time" Comes in a plain brown envelope.

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Bill

William J Archambault Jr

The Real Estate Investment Institute

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From my past: GRI 1975, FLI 1974, Catalyst from a client 1974 an agent that makes things happen, REII, The Real Estate Investment Institute 1995.

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Comments (7)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
Bill your talk seems like a lot more fun than mine, I didn't get the practice after my talk. I was told I could not practice till after the wedding ...... LOL I agree to talk needs to happen early
Aug 29, 2012 08:58 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

George,

I'm not saying!

But, Brenda was glad I read the book and didn't bring a "twitch" along.

Seriously, why woud any one show houses before "The Talk?"

Bill

Aug 29, 2012 09:05 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Too late to have the talk after the contract is signed.

Aug 30, 2012 07:33 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Than,

No kidding!

That often gets left to their mortgage broker or the seller's attorney!

All to often I was that broker.

Bill

 

Aug 30, 2012 09:47 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Bill,

I've lived almost 64 years (coming up in September) without ever running into the words "experience mares."  I believe I've led a sheltered life.

Mike in Tucson

Aug 31, 2012 12:09 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Mike,

I know better.

I'm half past 64 myself.

Bill

Aug 31, 2012 06:14 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

I always have "The Talk" every Tuesday with my sellers and Thusday with my buyers.

Sep 10, 2012 08:02 AM