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So there they were. Husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend. Both heavily tattooed. Both wearing biker vests. Both looking like you don’t want to mess with them in a dark alley.

 

Since this was a timeshare organization with an elite property, all the salespeople thought it would be a waste of time to take these folks as their tour. So, a manager approached one sales person and said that if they would agree to tour this couple, the tour wouldn’t count against their closing percentages and the manager would owe the salesperson a favor.

 

The sales person took them through the tour, knowing he was wasting his time. Finally it became time to bring in a manager to give one last shot at selling a timeshare. That was when they got an unusual question from the couple.

 

The man leaned over and said, “We really like these. Uh, we do a high volume of cash business in our tattoo shop. Can we hold this deal until tomorrow when my assistant manager can bring the cash. We can pay 20% down tomorrow and the balance within 90 days. Oh, and can we get 2 of these instead of just one?”

 

You just never know what opportunity may come in and you think it is disguised as a problem.

 

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Rocky,  You are right, you just never know.  I know of a biker that spend more on his tike then a car and pay for it in cash.

 

Jun 19, 2021 08:12 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Rocky Dickerson - Sedona has a lot of "quite-money".  I recently helped a first-time buyer.  It was a small purchase that many others might not consider helping.  Well, his father was impressed with my professionalism and has purchased 3 properties as my client.  I have a similar story but instead of one person, an entire family has bought a property from me. In the last 5 years, it is 12 properties. I am working on number 13.  Never turn down a client based on a pre-conception. ...EVER! 

Jun 19, 2021 09:19 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

So the poor sod that was doing a favor gets credit for 2 sales and the manager still owes him a favor.  Sounds like a win win

Jun 19, 2021 10:53 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Rocky- don't judge a book by its cover!  Years ago I read Stanley Marcus's book "Minding the Store. (Marcus as in Neiman Marcus).  He taught his staff not to judge customers by their attire because many were wealthy oil millionaires who could buy several of his stores. 

Jun 19, 2021 11:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a good story to share. Judging people by their appearance can lead to poor results.

Jun 19, 2021 12:28 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Rocky, there are so many stories I could share with you and they are similar to your post.  I had a client and he told me how he walked into a Lexus Dealership and they did not want to talk to him... turned out he bought one from a different dealership paid all cash for the same reason:)Endre

Jun 19, 2021 06:56 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Good evening James Dray my dad was the same way. very unassuming and down to earth

Jun 19, 2021 09:25 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Hey there Nina! The real elite have no need to show it at all

Jun 19, 2021 09:26 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Hey there Kat Palmiotti so huh, does that mean you have something to share? LOL

Jun 19, 2021 09:26 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Hey there Brian England there were 3 times I fell asleep in a presentation - I sold all three

Jun 19, 2021 09:27 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Good evening George Souto yes sir you can never judge by just the cover

Jun 19, 2021 09:28 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Hey there Joan Cox  that is so very true these days for sure

Jun 19, 2021 09:28 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Heythere Will Hamm certainly so much of the time you can never know

Jun 19, 2021 09:29 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Good evening Sheri! Yes, you never know when there may be quiet money there

Jun 19, 2021 09:30 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Good evening Ed! Yes indeed it was a win win win for sure

Jun 19, 2021 09:31 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Very true Kathy, you just never know aboout that quiet money you may meet

Jun 19, 2021 09:31 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Hello there Roy! It can lead to very poor results including financially

Jun 19, 2021 09:32 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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That is a great story for sure Endre! Got to be aware of the quiet money

Jun 19, 2021 09:33 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday afternoon, Rocky.

Keep cool and have an outstanding week.

Jun 20, 2021 11:13 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
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Hey there Roy ! I appreciate it. It has been quite warm for sure.

Jun 20, 2021 03:13 PM