That is awesome! Way to go on getting a new buyer through no-pressure information! :)

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Good for you Mana, sounds like you're providing superior service to your clients. Keep up the good work!

Mana, I think it is hard for consumers to leave the safety of internet anonymity and go out in the world where there are real, live and oftentimes pushy agents trying to get them to work with them at any cost.  I always try to remember when I was just a consumer and looking for a home and how I wanted to be treated if I wandered into an open house.  I certainly wasn't looking to be glad handled and pressured.  Great job on making them comfortable enough to approach YOU!

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is fantastic, I'm so proud of you. 

Christina, Thank you.

Jim, I'll do my best. Thanks for commenting.

Lisa, I bought my homes before I became a Realtor so I always try to put myself in my client's shoes. I can't stand pushy people

Missy, Thank you. I'm pretty happy and busy right now.

Wonderful Mana! As in your area....open houses work here as well....and just like you...a helping hand is graciously accepted by a buyer who walks in....agent or not :)

Hi Mana,

Good to hear things are so active. One of the reasons (imho) you're doing so well is because you know your market, you know your inventory. Your professionalism and consideration of others shines through.

Way to go, Mana!  You have a great technique and a big heart.  I can see where it would be quite natural for you to treat prospective buyers with such sensitivity.  I'm so happy that things have picked up and you are busy, busy! 

Sally, That's so good to hear. I think the Real Estate Market has picked upped in most part of the country.

Lynda, Thank you my friend those are some really kind words.

Elaine, Now I'm blushing. Thank you.

That's truly a WOOHOO moment for Mana!!  Being honest and not slimy got you a new client.  It's amazing how the best agents manage to help the less than satisfied customers with Moments Like This!!  Way to go girl!!   **This is truly a good incentive for "Open Houses" as I have not had this kind of luck...YET!  :-)

Susie, You will, I know you will. Just be the Susie we all know and love.

Mana you are a very classy lady and a professional with a lot of respect whom I admire deeply.  Glad to hear open houses are picking up in CA that means the FL open houses are right behind you :o)

Katrina, Thank you for that awesome complement. I am sure FL market is going to pick up very soon.

Mana - it doesn't surprise me one bet - you are all the things people have written above and more and (always will be my bffe ) Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and Soooooooooooooo happy for all your well deserved success!!

Cydnee, My BFFE. It's so nice to see you here, I've missed you.

Thank you so much for that nice complement.

Mana-Rock on....I believe it and have always been a big believer in your services!  Congrats your post was selected for The Blogger's Choice Selection Award Winner!

Midori, Thank you so much, I am truly honored.

Mana- I like how you work.  I totally agree people don't want to be pressured, and if you just give them what they want, and leave them alone, you will indeed be remembered.  Love the Title...as we sure don't need to sell everyone a house :)

Mana, I really like your approach on this post.  I'm glad that my attention was directed here today as I missed it when it was originally posted.  There are so many simple ways we can be polite and help people.  When we do...life has a way of giving it back to us.  Congratulations on your selection in the Blogger's Choice Spotlight!

I've slacked off in this department in recent years, Mana, as I've generally had a steady stream of buyers.  Lately, I reminded myself that it was doing things like you note here to set myself apart that got me that steady stream of buyers in the first place.  Some of my most loyal clients came to me via open houses.  I've enjoyed rediscovering a few of these neglected techniques this year.  With a general slowdown in my area, it's definitely back to basics time.

Kathy, Thank you so much. I generally can't stand pushy people in any part of my life, hence my approach to the way I work and represent myself.

Lola, Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I really do believe in what you said, that when we treat others politely life has a way of giving it back to us.

Paul, If you had successes from this technique before then as you said is back to the basics. Best of luck.

Mana, I am so glad your helpfulness is coming back to you with people selecting you as their Realtor. You well deserve it.

Gary, Thank you. As I always say I love helping people.