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Don't BLOW It - Relay FACTS Only!

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Don't BLOW It - Relay FACTS Only!  

 

From the start of the Coronavirus outbreak, searching out reliable sources was a No. 1 priority. My focus went to the CDC.GOV web site, rather than giving in to the sensationalistic media hype, designed to drive traffic rather than responsible, eithical reporting.

 

The following are some things that you can do to comfort or relieve concerns for clients:

 

  • Be sure to convey reliable information. Refrain from jumping on the panic train, haphazardly throwing information out there just to capture anyone's attention, otherwise you may lose integrity with everyone. People have a long memory.

 

  • Avoid making light of the situation and practice with an empathic ear for those who may need to purge their fears and concerns. Of course, using humor can relieve pent-up tension for those who may be overly concerned. Know your audience.

 

  • Call clients to ask if they need anything. Recently, I went to a Danville home where most of the residents are wheel-chair bound due to cerebral palsey, unable to shop for necessary items themselves. I offered to pick up any items they may need.

 

  • This is a great time to re-connect remotely with those who have trusted you in the past. I recently moved brokerages and will send out a greeting card notifying all my past and present clients of that recent change. Will also offer something of value.

 

  • Do not, at any cost, predict what the future may hold, especially the real estate market. Leave that to Z.com or other national sites that tout erroneous information. You are the trusted professional and need to maintain that stance at all costs.

 

Your soft contact will truly show in the spirit of care with no hidden agendas. Real estate is a business that continues to depend on creating and sustaining trust relationships to build upon for success now and for future days.

 

And THAT's a FACT!

 

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Buying or selling a home in southern Utah? Call me at 435.632.9374 or contact me at wanda@buynsellutah.com to help because Wanda Can! 

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Wanda - sometimes silence is golden and the current health situation is another indication that what we hear, read or otherwise "know" does not necessarily need to be repeated.  

Mar 21, 2020 10:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Excellent advice, Wanda. WE need to make ourselves available to clients to reduce a level of emotionalism, but still not engage in passing along the wrong facts.

Mar 21, 2020 11:43 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Responsible is the word of the day Michael Jacobs and those who refuse to go that route will be held accountable eventually!

Mar 21, 2020 03:00 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you Nina Hollander, I hold my clients near and dear and their trust is an important, if not the most important part of our relationship. Would never want to lose that!

Mar 21, 2020 03:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wanda- very good advice. It's natural to want to try to help your clients, especially when they look to you as an authority on real estate. But as you said, relay just the facts. 

Mar 21, 2020 05:35 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes, be the person clients rely on for answers Kathy Streib. An out-of -area couple wants look at homes next week, I can accommodate if they are ready, willing and able while taking pre-cautions. Their decision all the way unless it affects mine or my family's health.

Mar 21, 2020 07:06 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great reminder and so true about the soft connection too!

Mar 23, 2020 07:27 AM