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A Sign of a Good Real Estate Agent

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster Real Estate VA License # 0225089470

Chris Ann Cleland, Braemar Real Estate Agent, 703-402-0037A Sign of a Good Real Estate Agent

As a Bristow, Virginia Real Estate Agent, I love that I live in the area where i do most of my business.  I get to run into my clients from time to time and it makes me feel like I live in a small town.

Tonight, I attended our neighborhood's Annual Board of Directors Meeting.  Mind you, most of my business comes from my neighborhood of Braemar.  I was so happy to run into a buyer who I helped purchase a home exactly one year ago today.  There wasn't a look of dread on his face or any effort to ignore me.  Nope.  He was pleased to see me, chat a while and show me pictures of his home.  He said the things he loved about the home when he bought it are the things he still loves about it.  

Before I entered real estate, just like the rest of the public, I dreaded interactions with real estate agents.  And when my husband and I worked with one we trusted, it was nice to run into her.  Now, being on the other side of it, it makes me so proud to be a Bristow Real Estate Agent that my clients not only remember, but enjoy bumping into.  There is no skulking around town or hiding behind displays from my past clients because I know, and they know, I always do what is best for them.

If you are looking for a top notch Bristow Real Estate Agent, give me a call and let me know how I can help you.

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Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Chris Ann Cleland - I agree with you, it is great to run into past clients.

I live in a small town and bump into clients all the time. I love it.  I have even run into a client that bought from someone else. You never know when they may buy again....and maybe next time, they will call me!  

 

Dec 01, 2016 06:49 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® --LIfe is just better when you can greet someone with smiles.

Dec 02, 2016 07:21 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Chris Ann

What a nice compliment to you...but I'm not in the least surprised. I have rarely run into clients given we are a pretty populated area, and clients are pretty spread out. But I know I would enjoy it!!

Jeff

Dec 01, 2016 06:57 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Jeff Dowler --My cousin moved back to my area from Albuquerque and we were going on a late night shopping trip.  I expressed that i had to chane out of my sweat pants because I might run into someone.  Being a larger area than where she came from, she scoffed, but sure enough, we ran into one of my past clients.

Dec 02, 2016 07:23 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Past clients are always a treat when we bump into them.  That catch up period is when we hear about the changes they made to the house

Dec 01, 2016 07:14 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Ed Silva --And last night I got to hear how the referral of the painter I made went.  The painter is now being referred by that home owner.  Made me very happy to hear.

Dec 02, 2016 07:23 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Chris Ann Cleland, you truly are a top notch Bristow REALTOR®, your buyer and seller clients are lucky to have you.

Dec 01, 2016 07:34 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Beth Atalay --I keep my nose to the grindstone and always do the right thing, so it's nice that it pays off with outstanding client relationships.

Dec 02, 2016 07:24 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I love bumping into clients, but like Jeff Dowler says, doesn't happen too often with so many millions of people here. I work to make it happen though with client get-togethers, email notes back and forth, etc.

Dec 01, 2016 08:54 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Lottie Kendall --I don't live in a small area, but I work a relatively small area for the most part.  That's what creates the closeness and likelihood of bumping into them.

Dec 02, 2016 07:25 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Yes, being able to run into clients and re-connect is a fun part of life.

Dec 01, 2016 10:42 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I love running into my old clients. It is nice you live and work in the same area. My area is very wide Chris Ann Cleland 

Dec 02, 2016 05:17 AM
Chris Ann Cleland

Scott Godzyk --I could make mine wider, but I like keeping the area smaller.  I work much more effectively.

Dec 02, 2016 07:25 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Chris Ann you are one of the true professionals that truly cares about doing what is right for your clients - always! It is good to run into clients and I'm happy to see them as well. We've become friends with many of our clients over the years and I like it that way.

Dec 02, 2016 08:22 AM
Chris Ann Cleland

Anna Banana Kruchten --Thank you for the kind words.  Means a lot coming from the top banana.

Dec 02, 2016 07:26 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

That is exactly how it should be.  Past clients happy to see you!!!!   Love it.

Dec 02, 2016 09:18 AM
Chris Ann Cleland

Belinda Spillman --And even other agents in the market happy to see you.  That's also a nice compliment.  You never want to be the one in the market that no one likes or wants to work with.

Dec 02, 2016 07:27 PM
Kartik Subramaniam
Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

Great post on community in general, from my perspective. And on the importance of taking pride in a job well done and using that in the future. Some people may dread running into real estate agents. But when we consider how many professionals we interact with every day that don't inspire that negative feeling, it is clear that an agent needs to recognize the opportunity to establish themselves as an exception.

Dec 02, 2016 09:33 AM
Chris Ann Cleland

Cody Carmen --I'm happy to crush the preconceived notion of sleazy agents every time I work with someone.  

Dec 02, 2016 07:27 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I am glad to meet past clients and talk about what they have done with the house they purchased to make it their home.

Dec 02, 2016 11:00 AM
Chris Ann Cleland

Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® --It's neat to catch up.

Dec 02, 2016 07:27 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Chris Ann - I'd bet the overwhelming majority of your clients would be excited to talk to you again - professional and caring service is always appreciated. (And where have I seen that photo before? : )

Dec 02, 2016 02:03 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Gosh Dick Greenberg , I don't know.  

Dec 02, 2016 07:28 PM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I can't remember a time that I ever dreaded running into real estate agents except maybe every single day . . . JK.

Nobody could ever dread bumping into you, Chris Ann. And most certainly NONE of your clients would feel that way.

Dec 02, 2016 05:40 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents --What you put out there definitely comes back to you.  But in your area, I doubt you run into many past clients.  Such a large population.

Dec 02, 2016 07:29 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Chris Ann... I love running into my past clients. Fortunately have never had to skulk to avoid them.

Dec 03, 2016 03:18 PM
Chris Ann Cleland

Nina Hollander --I know you haven't and wouldn't expect you ever would.

Dec 03, 2016 06:52 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Chris Ann, that is awesome that you ran into someone that bought a house from you last year.

Dec 05, 2016 05:14 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Chris Ann

The way you do business shows why there is no doubt of the truism of this old Adage, the cream always rises to the top. You are just the creamiest, cheers cvc

Dec 06, 2016 09:22 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

As long as your marketing is authentic to you, everything else can fall into place if you keep hustling and being yourself and asking questions to learn more about how to be better.

Dec 09, 2016 10:35 PM
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