Kathleen, oh so true.  You just never know.  It is a very small world out there!!

And don't ever think that you will never see that difficult client again!

JimG

That is some terrific advice. It's always better to create allies rather than adversaries.

Excellent words of wisdom!  Never hurt any relationships.  You never know when you might need that person again to help you out.

Very good advice. Even if you do not cross paths with those individuals again, you want to make sure they speak well of you to others. Referrals, referrals, referrals.

Kathleen, every relationship is important.  You never know when that person will turn up and need your services.  Good relationships are hard to keep!

Hear Hear! I make it a point to notice how I talk to others. Sometimes it IS hard:) as we all know and there's been times I bite my tongue. But you are right!

Kathleen~You have shared such a very valuable piece of your heart and an example of what we should all strive for on a daily basis in everything we do.  Thank you my friend!

Kathleen, I try as hard as  I can to leave everything in the best way possible.  You absolutely never know what's going to happen later on down the road....wonderful post and an excellent reminder!

I showed a house today that I had also done a listing presentation on.  I didn't get the listing.  No big deal.  Doesn't mean I'm bad or inferior.  We all choose people we are ultimately comfortable with to do business with.  To develop an attitude and let it get in my way of making a young couple in a home they want would be selfish and unforgivable.  

Excellent advice in any business, never burn bridges, you may have to cross them again one day.

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Kathleen, this is very good advice. I like the part about respect and professionalism. This approach is the basis for WOM and referrals.

Wise info!  Very smart advice!

Very good advise which we all need to be frequently reminded of. Thanks for the reminder.

Great advice, Kathleen.  Beyond what it may mean to you in the future, there's also the immediate peace of mind simply knowing that you've done the right thing.

Patty & Scott Carroll, RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver WA

Great article, Great advice and Great read. Thanks for the blog its so true that we develop friendships through out the path we take and if we don't then the path is not as rewarding. Thanks again for this article.

So true!  You know you did a good job when they ask you to their home for family barbeques!  I always treat the customers like my first one. 

Kathleen, you've got some good advice going there! We are living in such a small town that we have no choice but to at least "try" to get along with everyone! Of course, I would want to anyway but...well, you know.

I'll just bet you can tell I get feisty on occasion! Call me sparky! I sure wish you could have been with us for our weekend Texas visit. If I host the next one you MUST come.

That smile of yours could brighten any party! Later in the rain~Deb

Hey, Kate... Great advice! I have burned a bridge or two, especially when I was younger... Humble pie always leaves a bad taste in my mouth! Never know how things are going to turn out, and I've learned better than leaving relationships with a disrespectful undertone; not only for my good, but for the other party's as well.

Kathleen, what a terrific blog spoken from the heart. In all relationships, treat others with respect and kindness. With that in mind you will never go wrong. Sometimes I think we want to burn a bridge when we are hurt but we should just let it go.