I am not sure what to think. It was unfortunate I had a seller sitting next me signing a listing contract when i just got this call. As he signed, he said tocanswer it, I have to read this anyway. So I answered the phone, Good Morning, Scott Godzyk. Then was asked "If I would like some help in selling my home?"
Was this a joke? Did i know this person? Did they not know I am a real estate broker?
Sadly being with a client who looked at me and said to answer the phone, i could not be as witty as i may have been in my car alone. A call at 8:20am is usually important. So I answered.
SO was this agent new?
Did they even scan the "do not call list" prior to making a cold call as they were calling personal cell phone?
How did they not know who I am? This town isn't that big...
The caller was very unsteady, nervous and his voice cracked. Was he trying to read a script? When I asked why he thought I would want to sell my property? He had no answer. Feeling the terror in his voice, i let him know I was a real estate broker. My seller looked at me puzzled before asking if they were calling to list my house? I said yes and was not sure to laugh or cry as i held it in.
IN SUMMARY, some may ask what was wrong with this? Where to start... First they did not check the do not call list. Second, know who you are calling before your call them. Third, if you are going to make cold calls, practice in front of a mirror and build confidence before you actually call the public.
IN THE END: Today's blog is not to pick on anyone. My seller looked at me and said, "I am glad i chose you to sell my home." The seller then laughed as he said, "that guy must be new, how is he going to sell a home if he can not make a phone call correctly." I burst out after holding it in and so did he. His wife looked at us both and shook her head. And how did your day start?
LET ME SHOW YOU THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN AGENTS.
To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .
About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 34 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties.
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