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Seriously? Excuse Me!  I Don't have Time For This ... No Means No

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Seriously! Excuse Me! I Don't have Time For This ...

No Means No

 

Frustrated Woman on PHone

 

As a Member of ActiveRain we have contests where we are challenged to share different stories.  This month we have been asked to share a Pet Peeve  ... something that drives me absolutely crazy, annoys, irritates, angers, irks, exasperates, tries my patience, gets on my nerves or ruffles my feathers.  You get the idea.

 

As I thought about different scenarios in My Life as a Realtor ... there were a number of things that came to my mind, but the one that seemed to come to the Top of the List was "unsolicited phone calls" from a variety of people fending for my business (or should I say My Hard-Earned Money), live and/or recorded messages, Script-Reading Sales Reps, Robo-Calls or Dead-Air calls where no one is on the other end of the phone.   Really? 

 

Usually, about 100% of the time, I am busy, under the gun, getting ready to leave on an important appointment, finishing up a project, writing an offer, negotiating or trouble-shooting a client's problem, or doing the many multi-tasking functions that come with being a Realtor who prides herself on being on time or ahead of schedule, all the time.  But then the phone rings ...

 

1.  STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING, WE HAVE AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ...

2.  DON'T HANG UP ...

3.  TODAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY!

4.  Hi Diana! So glad we finally got a chance to talk, you got a minute (hour)?

5.  SUCH A DEAL WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY!

6.  YOU NEED TO BE ON THE FIRST PAGE OF GOOGLE!

7.  WE ARE TAKING A SURVEY, DO YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES?

8.  FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN MAKE $100,000 WORKING 5 HOURS PER WEEK

 

Probably the most irritating calls are those that can't take No for an answer without coming back with another objection, or like they did not hear me say No Thanks and just keep on talking.  I say No thank you again and then on the third time around -- now I'm offended  -- so I hang up the phone frustrated and wondering What do you not understand about the word "No"?

 

Now don't get me wrong, if I get a call from a vendor, another Realtor, a past or current client or prospective buyer or seller or renter ... Your Time is My Time ... that's what I do for a living. And I Love what I do, and Do what I Love!

 

Hope you enjoyed this Pet Peeve story!  If you know anyone who is interested in real estate in Southeastern Wisconsin, I'll be happy to talk with you!  I Promise!  Give me a Call! 

 

No Robo-Calls Please.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Oh Diana, we must be on the same wave length, same things irritate me and there is one guy, I asked him to stop calling, emailing, he is like my pets No means just No at the moment...he does not get it...Endre

Apr 04, 2017 10:50 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Endre Barath, Jr. Well, I'm glad to know it's not just me!  I guess we all have our struggles with irritations ... and yes I agree ... No means No!  NO OPTIONS! 

Apr 04, 2017 10:58 PM
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

I hear you, Diana Dahlberg, and completely agree!

I can't stand those recorded calls and don't understand how they sell anything. They must work though, because I certainly do get a lot of them!

Apr 05, 2017 02:08 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-882-0322 You know, from the responses I just wish there was a way for these people and companies to hear the frustration level they put us through. There has to be a better way to reach us with their wares ... but I agree it must be working because otherwise they would not continue to do it.

Apr 05, 2017 08:10 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Diana Dahlberg for you to wait until the third round is amazing.... I would have been disconnected at round 2.... you're very patient.

Apr 05, 2017 03:28 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Barbara Todaro I've been told over and over again that I have the patience of a saint ... but it's crazy and beyond the pale now ... I'm getting better at just hanging up or saying "good bye" and then hang up.

Apr 05, 2017 08:09 AM
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Oh I share your pain!!  We get SO MANY of these calls.  If it's an out-of-area # and I don't recognize it, it goes to voicemail.

Apr 05, 2017 04:40 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Brenda Mayette That's the best thing to do ... let them go to voicemail.  I've come to recognize a number of these calls and do the same thing especially if I know because of the caller ID.

Apr 05, 2017 08:07 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I agree, Diana Dahlberg . It really annoys me when I get the recorded messages that start off sounding like a real person. UGH!

Apr 05, 2017 04:50 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Right?  Like they are my long lost friend ... only to end up just another sales call!  Ugh is right!  Thanks Nathan Gesner 

Apr 05, 2017 08:06 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Diana, these calls are such annoyances, and Google is the worst, those robo calls!   

Apr 05, 2017 05:05 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Joan Cox ha ha!  So True.  For me the most annoying are the "dead air" calls of which I get 5-10 a day.  More than frustrating and a constand interruption of my day!

Apr 05, 2017 08:05 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Diana. I too am peeved by unsolicited sales pitches from those I have no relarionship with. Frustrating for sure.

Apr 05, 2017 05:27 AM
Diana Dahlberg

If I could gain back the "wasted time" in the form of productive time ... it would go off the charts!  LOL Thank you Sheila Anderson for your comment.

Apr 05, 2017 08:04 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Diana

This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine and it's getting worse, I suppose because of the economy and the housing market. I block calls every day it seems!

Jeff

Apr 05, 2017 07:27 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Jeff Dowler ... I block calls on my cell daily but on the office phone I don't.  I am on the Do Not Call List ... but that has never stopped the calls.  Guess these people have no regard for the word NO or DO NOT CALL.  LOL!

Apr 05, 2017 08:02 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Diana Dahlberg - I would be willing to bet that this peeve is one we all share. Those calls do drive me bat-bonkers.  So annoying.  And those we try to be polite and nice with ... are just doing what they pay BIG BUCKS to be told what to do. It takes 17 no's to get to a yes.  Annoy the heck outta people and drive them bat-bonkers to a yes.  Seriously?  No!!!!!

Thank you for participating in the contest. 

Apr 05, 2017 07:42 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Kathleen Daniels It was fun rehashing my frustrations in the form of a blog knowing that I am not alone!  Thanks for the Contest!

Apr 05, 2017 08:00 AM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Gee, Diana Dahlberg you are a tough act to follow and this, after I have circulated your telephone number throughout the internet!

Apr 05, 2017 08:27 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Well thank you very much Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 -- I appreciate the referrals!

Apr 05, 2017 08:31 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Diana, And apparently being on the DNC list means nothing to them.  Even had a rep call me the other day and INSIST that I was NOT on the DNC list.  Uh, no, have been for years so thank you for giving me the motivation to actually report your violation.

Apr 05, 2017 09:34 AM
Diana Dahlberg

I've been on it for years for both my cell and office phone ... has not stopped anyone yet.

Apr 05, 2017 09:54 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Diana - Sounds like we are all getting those same calls. They are certainly annoying, and it does get frustrating when you say "NO" and they ignore it like they just don't care you just told them "NO".

Apr 05, 2017 04:17 PM
Diana Dahlberg

I'm with  you Troy Erickson ... Frustrating to say the least.

Apr 05, 2017 05:42 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Now more recently I'm getting texts.  I guess not as disruptive as a call, but coming more common.  -Kasey

Apr 05, 2017 10:10 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Well with a text I can block them right away ... either way it is a nuisance.

Apr 05, 2017 10:34 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Time Warner (not Spectrum) does a fabulous job of blocking most robocalls. The rest I immediately hang up on. The sad part is most of the calls that make it through come from some obscure place in another state. I have hung up on potential clients......

Apr 06, 2017 12:30 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Oh No!  Jane Peters that's why I at least wait for the "dead air" or the start of the message ... Ouch!

Apr 06, 2017 02:38 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I get text...phone...email....helll...even had a guy selling security systems knocking on doors and telling us about all the burglaries on our street...our neighbor has a brother and son who are city cops....I hollered over at them and asked how many burglaries in our neighborhood...the cop son said none since last year.

I looked at the solicitor and said maybe he should find another neighborhood or better yet different city.  He started walking into my garage and I said ... "It is in your best interest not to step over that line as you will be trespassing and I will file charges." He said "what if I am the bad guy?"... to which I said I could get to my firearm faster than he could get to me...this time I told him to leave the neighborhood or I would call the police and file a harrassment complaint.  He actually left and went and got another solicitor and I saw them drive off and they have not been back. That was about 6 months ago...       Maybe I just wrote the blog for the contest!!

Apr 06, 2017 01:35 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Mike McCann - Nebraska Farm Land Broker Wow! What a good story.  Actually I was thinking the same thing.  You just wrote the blog for the contest!  Just cut and paste, add a picture and a few more sentences and you got it!

Apr 06, 2017 02:41 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Just use call blocking or add them to your address book as Sales Caller.

Apr 10, 2017 07:27 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Thanks Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089 ... that's how I'm documenting them on my cell phone, but on the office phone it doesn't work that way.

Apr 10, 2017 07:34 PM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

I am with you 110% on this one.  I just heard of a new scam where the caller asks a number of yes and no questions just to get your voice pattern and then uses it for some nefarious reason.  

Apr 17, 2017 11:08 AM
Diana Dahlberg

Hi Pamela Cendejas ... yes I've heard about these.  I wish people like that would find better things to do with their time ... things that are positive, uplifting and encouraging.  Thanks for your comments.

Apr 17, 2017 04:12 PM
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

My first words are "Take me off your list".  They keep talking.  I just hang up.  No time for stupid.

May 05, 2017 08:40 PM
Diana Dahlberg

That's what I should probably do.  But like you, if they don't get my message the first time when I say "no" to whatever they are selling and have the gall to take on their second try at it, I just hang up.  I agree -- no time for you if you are not listening to me.

May 08, 2017 06:29 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I find that I really do have to choose my battles more wisely the older I get and certain things won't matter even after a short time. You have to really choose what you care about and care about it in a very meaningful way. It's just better, in my opinion

Jun 14, 2017 09:07 PM
Diana Dahlberg

Hello Laura Cerrano ... you are so right. We must choose our battles wisely.  I like to say, "I may lose a few battles, but I will win the war!"

Jun 14, 2017 09:18 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

So annoying and I'm so sick of these stupid irritating calls!

Jan 17, 2018 09:19 AM
Diana Dahlberg

I'm with YOU Sharon Tara 

Jan 17, 2018 11:45 AM
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