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Walking in the Shoes of our Clients

Reblogger Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698

July 19, 2018 05:00 AM

When we agents sell our homes we get a first-hand dose of the medicine we are so quick to dish out.

Listing and buying a home for ourselves can complicate our lives for sure! Trying to get our own stuff done and keeping our business thriving can be a challenge.

I think the best lesson I have learned, is what we put our clients through each time we list a home. From telling them all their STUFF has to be put away, making daily duties difficult. Where did we put that???? That is a common question. I know my jewelry is in the car, and every time I get dressed I have to remember to go to the car!

My master bedroom is a dark dungeon, which I have to have to sleep every time, (and still don't....), but now need to remember to open every single blind in the home. There are usually things I leave out, but now need to put away each and every day ..... just in case there is a showing. I have always had my coffee pot in the hall bathroom, which is behind my loft (office) so I don't drip coffee up the stairs. Back to dripping......coffee pot back in the kitchen. I prefer now to eat out, so my kitchen stays clean!

The other day I got a text at 7 pm for a showing ..... at 7 pm! REALLY.... It is an occupied property, can you do a little planning? It was a preview, so called the agent. She lives in the neighborhood and wanted to see the home. OH, BTW, hasn't sold a home in a year...oh brother! I had just made dinner (don't do that much) and had 3 pans and lots of dishes in the kitchen, needed to push back the preview 30 minutes. She canceled.

I have not moved for 17+ years, and sure forget all this from years ago. I will definitely know what stress I put on my Sellers each and every time I list a home from now on. Guess I forgot!!!! I think we should all move every so many years, so we remember what our clients go through!

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Debbie. I felt Joan's pain when I moved after 17 years. The next move a year later was much easier. Enjoyyour day!

Jul 20, 2018 05:01 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This was a great selection for a reblog, Debbie. I read it on Joan's blog yesterday. I see so many agents complain about their sellers, who have not themselves ever moved or recently moved and have no clue what their clients are going through.

Jul 20, 2018 05:08 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great re-blog choice, so true, we should pretend move every few years and do what we tell our clients to do. Walk in your client's shoes as they say.

Jul 20, 2018 05:23 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Debbie Reynolds another great choice for a reblog.... I commented on this post yesterday....

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. I really enjoyed this blog as well. Great choice.

Jul 20, 2018 05:49 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie, thank you for the reblog, and sure has been an eye-opener!

Jul 20, 2018 06:38 AM

Pat Champion

John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL

Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

Great reblog and reminder that we should always think of others at all times. Thanks for sharing I hope you have a great weekend.

Jul 20, 2018 09:58 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I must have missed this on Joan's blog and now have to run over there to read it. Yes, it is funny when the shoe is on the other foot. I know when I bought my house in Hawaii, I wondered if I should offer less (and there was another offer, for crying out loud).

Jul 20, 2018 11:22 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Debbie - It certainly is important for all of us to practice what we preach and this puts it to the test.

Jul 20, 2018 01:11 PM

Amanda S. Davidson

Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA

Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Debbie, when I read Joan's post this morning it made me think of selling last year. One really does gain a new level of empathy for our clients when going through it too.

Jul 20, 2018 01:58 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Debbie, for sharing this excellent reblog selection.

Jul 21, 2018 02:21 AM

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