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How not to earn business

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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

I always answer my phone!This morning, I was working with two ladies at the church assembling information for the upcoming annual congregation meeting,

when my phone rang.

Of course I answered it. You never know who might be calling!  I answered because maybe I could help someone quickly, or explain that I could call them back within the hour, if needed.

THIS caller was from a company who helps Promote a real estate agent’s business or website,  or something…

I told the young male caller that this was not a good time to talk, and that I was in a meeting.

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“Now Mary”, he said, “I know you are not in a meeting”!  (This was the same condescending, finger-wagging tone that your first grade teacher may have used when you told her your dog ate your homework.)

“I am in a meeting”,  I repeated.

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And he insisted I was not.

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So I hung up.

 

Too bad, I will never know what he was selling.  Too bad, I didn’t think quickly enough to tell him before I hung up,

“Here’s a clue for you son, if you want to earn my business, it’s probably not a good idea to call me a liar.”

(finger- wagging- right back at ya!)

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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

 www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net

970-231-5756 phone or text- email: mary@redfeatherlakes.com

I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes and Livermore area, Fox Acres, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I’m here to help you.

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Comments(12)

Eva B. Liland Century 21 Doug Anderson
Century 21 Doug Anderson - Lancaster, CA
Glad to be of Service 661-714-1643

The second I hear someone trying to sell me something, I quickly say that I am not interested and hang up. In the beginning of my carreer I was more polite but I get these phone calls on a daily basis and it is totally annoying.

Jul 12, 2017 08:19 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Eva, I couldn't agree more- it is very annoying!  I do try to be polite, but more and more I find the person on the other end of the call isn't! Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.

Jul 12, 2017 08:28 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Mary Douglas ,

These calls are so annoying and they don't want to give up! I'd have hung up on him too!

Jul 13, 2017 04:51 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Mary-I used to get a lot of annoying telemarketer phone when Mom was alive on her landline. I tried to be nice but when they wouldn't NO for an answer but they are persistent. I would have hung up fast if I had one call me a liar too.

Jul 13, 2017 06:54 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Dorie, I would be surprised if he sells anything with that line!  Thanks for stopping in Dorie!

 

Hi Sharon, our land line rings off the hook- even though we are supposedly on the do not call list.  You're right, most will not take NO for an answer- and if we don't answer the phone they keep calling until we do!!  Thanks Sharon, always nice to see you!

Jul 13, 2017 07:06 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Mary, this was a "type A" personality who thought he could plow over you. No matter what he was selling, you do not want to buy it from him.

Jul 13, 2017 09:55 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks Jeffrey, I agree with you, I'm not sure anyone would.  I'm glad you stopped by, have a great Friday!

Jul 14, 2017 06:07 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mary, UGH, hate those sales calls.  Some start talking faster (and louder) when you say it is not a good time to talk.   Hanging up is the only option!  

Jul 16, 2017 07:20 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I think we are sitting targets for these kinds of calls.  I've come to the place where I just quietly hang up!  I use to feel guilty about it, but now I don't.

Jul 21, 2017 03:19 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WOW!  How brazen of him, Mary! I can't imagine how I would have responded had someone said that to me! I hope you also blocked his number!

Have a great weekend, Mary!

Jul 22, 2017 08:23 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mary

Some people don't or can't think . . . . His career telemarketing will be short.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jul 22, 2017 07:47 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Joan, it seems to be the only option...I figure, hey, these folks need to buy property too - so I try to be nice, but I'm finding nice doesn't work! Thanks Joan Cox !

 

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat , yes we are definitely targets- I think this guy need to rethink his sales pitch :-)

 

Hi Debe, sorry to get back to this post so late- I didn't think to block his number.but I think I added to my contacts as "sales pitch"! HA!  Hope you are having a great summer,  thanks Debe Maxwell, CRS !

 

Lou Ludwig , I think you're right- his career will be short.  What a terrible job that must be, anyway.  Thanks for stopping by, Lou.

Jul 26, 2017 10:39 AM