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This Builder Appreciated the Role I Played as a Buyer's Agent

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Franklin Homes Realty LLC

flowersToday, I received an email from my office that flowers had been delivered for me. I couldn't imagine who in the world would send flowers to my office. When I got there this beautiful bouquet was waiting for me. Tom was very anxious to see who had sent me flowers.

I had written a contract with buyers over the holidays on the purchase of a new construction home. The bouquet was sent courtesy of Ryan Homes thanking me for the sale in Stream Valley. I have written many a new construction contract but this will be the first time a builder has sent flowers.

Considering I got a flat tire that night from a nail in the road, I like the guesture. Even though, I don't think it's necessary.

Do you think they send flowers to the male agents?

Whatever the case, it's nice that this builder appreciated the role I played as a Buyer's Agent. Oh and my clients were pretty happy too.

Posted by
Tammie White, Managing Broker/Owner
CLHMS, CRS, GRI, SFR
Franklin Homes Realty LLC
Franklin, TN
(615) 495-0752 
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Comments(10)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Very nice gesture on the part of the builder.  Great way of showing his appreciation.

Jan 20, 2014 07:10 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Tammie - that is really cool. And, it's a really smart move on the builder's part to drive better relationships.

Jan 20, 2014 08:05 PM
Jeff Fritzson: Frisco Real Estate Pro
Jeff Fritzson Real Estate, Ebby Halliday Realtors - Frisco, TX
Your Success is My Focus!

That is a good builder. We have a builder locally that prefers not to advertise to the public. They use their marketing dollars to invest in the real estate agents who they believe are their lifeline. Regardless builders who value agents are usually very smart businessman. Congrats on the contract and flowers.

Jan 20, 2014 11:35 PM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

Wow! I have written several contracts with Ryan Homes and I never received flowers. They must be very smitten with your services as a Franklin TN real estate agent!

Jan 21, 2014 06:00 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Tammie, that is so nice and shows that they are paying close attention and know saying Thank You has got to be part of their marketing efforts. What a nice surprise and now Tom can relax. 

Jan 21, 2014 10:28 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Roger - My thoughts exactly.

Debbie - You might implement that type of program with agents who refer to you.

Jeff - It made my day.

Shannon - I was very surprised. I'm guessing it's something they are doing in our local area.

Debbie - It was very nice even though not expected. Tom breathed a sigh of relief.

Jan 21, 2014 10:43 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Well done by that builder!  The very fact that it was unnecessary made it that much nicer.  Probably for a male agent it would be something they would appreciate.  If that is the case, it's even a smarter Builder, that pays attention!

Jan 21, 2014 10:52 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Evelyn - It was certainly a nice surprise.

Jan 21, 2014 01:15 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I have a feeling that you went above and beyond the call of duty in how you handled the buyer and the builder. You always do a job that deserves flowers. Congratulations.

Jan 24, 2014 04:45 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Some Builders think we just stand there and collect a check.  Those that know what we do are very happy we are there.

Jul 10, 2014 11:05 AM