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Sometimes it really is about the game and not winning or loosing

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

This afternoon my Donald and I played cards with friends.  We had a fabulous lunch followed by an afternoon of playing cards.  We play a game called hand and foot and it's all in fun, no money involved.  But we do have a little trophy that we swap back and forth depending upon who wins 2 out of three games each month when we get together to play.  Sadly the elephant is NOT on my entertainment center where he has been the last three or four months.  But we still had a great time.  Sometimes it's just about the game....

But when it comes to my clients I always want them to win.  That's my job to help them make the best "winning" offer when we know we're in multiple offer situations.  It's my job to not let them over pay for a house they like when the seller has dug in their heels at a price I just know that nothing will support getting an appraisal for that price.  It's my job when the buyer says... "wow, we love it, it's a great price" to make them understand we still need to "make an offer" as long as we know there are no other offers to compete with so my buyer can get the "best" price.

I LOVE it when my clients WIN.  It's my job to make my clients the winners.  And of course when my clients win I feel like a winner too.  Before I took the afternoon off to play cards I had a closing this morning where one of our buyers got a great deal on a house.  He just returned from his honeymoon.  He got married while the property was under contract and now they are ready to move into their first home. 

We'd love to help you win too.  Call Lane Realty for great representation.  We are a full service real estate firm serving the Lake Sinclair and surrounding areas of Putnam and Baldwin counties.

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Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News
There is no doubt in my mind that any buyer or seller hiring you as their agent will be working with a true professional.
Oct 26, 2012 09:43 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

I totally agree with Cindy-Glad you had the afternoon off to relax and have fun even if you didn't win. You got to spend an afternoon with Donald and some friends and that is a BIG win. Congrats on the closing.

Oct 26, 2012 10:37 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
Buyers and sellers are very blessed to have an agent like you representing them in the Central Georgia area. I think you are right when you say that you want your clients to win.
Oct 26, 2012 12:17 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Buyers + Tammy = winning team... Happy buyers and happy real estate agent!

Oct 26, 2012 12:18 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Oh, don't play cards with me.  I am so competitive.  Grrr.  Your clients are lucky to have you, because we all know that they are going to be so well taken care of.

Oct 26, 2012 01:23 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I'm pretty competitive so I don't like losing. Especially, where my clients are concerned. I had a situation just last week where the buyer wrote the best offer he could and still lost the house. That is really hard. But after a few days of licking their wounds, we were back at it tonight. It's important to get right back at it so as not to miss the next opportunity.

Oct 26, 2012 02:19 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tammy. What a wonderful analogy. I bet you are a winner in business and clealy a player in life. Well done and suggested.

Oct 26, 2012 09:26 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

I agree with you, Tammy.  It's all about ensuring clients have that Charlie Sheen moment.  WINNING!

Oct 26, 2012 10:31 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Jason- he had a moment alright, I want my clients WINNING moment to come without the meltdown. LOL

Sheila- I try to make sure my buyers and sellers win and get the best deal.

Tammie- me too. As far as the card game it was a little easier yesterday because we had been on a long win streak, so we didn't take it so hard.

Jane- I was that way before kids.... but that helped me love to also see others win.

Joan- thanks and yeah, I like happy me and happy clients

Joy- if they win, I win.

Sharon- yes, I'm having a great weekend with my Donald

Thanks Cindy I appreciate that and certainly feel the same way about you.  I know you really care about your clients.

Oct 27, 2012 12:32 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Tammy, love you analogy with card game.  You are the only real estate agent I would recommend in Lake Sinclair area.  You are the BEST!  You always put your clients' goals first.

Have a wonderful weekend.  See you in the Rain. (I know it is raining here in nw PA)

Oct 27, 2012 01:09 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Tammy - you're always so passionate about your clients and getting them the best deal possible, they are lucky to have you on their side. Buyers represented by you are in the best hands possible with your sharp, experienced negotiating skills making sure your clients get the best deal. With you it is personal which is what everyone wants in their Realtor!

Oct 27, 2012 02:02 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

They play hand and foot at the Crow River Senior Center.  Cards....unless it's poker...are beyond me.  

But the games are fun in real estate, ask Chief Cook.  She plays to win.

Oct 27, 2012 07:12 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

So, I learned about two new games today.  Pickleball (I'll get back to you on that) and Hand and foot .  New ones to me. 

In the game of real estate, Tammy Lankford is a winner.  Hands down!

Oct 27, 2012 08:19 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

You have shown once again that you are a great agent, Tammy. I follow in your footsteps.

Jan 10, 2013 03:56 PM