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Empty Promises Taste Salty

 

Prior to the first time clients signed real estate documents, it was ingrained to provide the best service possible. That still stands today. When telling them I am going to do something, it is done!

 

Getting to the task quickly is most appreciated, especially when timelines become tight with deadlines straight ahead. If something temporarily gets in the way, communicate that with the client.

 

Why is it so hard for some to follow through?

 

It often leads to niggling doubt, the inevitable breakdown of business (and personal) relationships, creating troubles down the road. This can be prevented with sincere effort to get to the job at hand.

 

My simple advice for new agents coming into the industry: Be consistent with following up and through. Consumers wish to work with dependable professionals who go to work, rather than slacking off.

 

A few things that also fills the pipeline:

  • Phone calls
  • A monthly newsletter
  • Several soft touches during the year

 

More than 85% of my business comes from referrals. Past clients pass my name to friends and family due to the ability to gain results through proven negotiation methods and informed decisions.

 

Some consumers are reluctant to put their trust in real estate agents from past, negative experiences. Confidence must be gained, before moving forward. It leads to business now and in the future.

 

Industry professionals spend money on marketing and advertising themselves, plus take the time to nurture past and present clients for new business.  It only makes sense to follow up and through!

 

If not and business takes a downward turn, you are solely to blame, as you taste the saltiness of those tears slowly sliding down your face.

 

We all know that too much salt is not good for anyone!

 

This is an entry to January's challenge, January 2023 Challenge: Sharing Your Marketing Tips For Real Estate Business.

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Say it, do it. Thanks for the support on this post, Buzz Mackintosh, wishing you a wonderful 2023!

Jan 03, 2023 09:18 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Respect is a two-way street, you get, you give, Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR. Being ghosted is not something I happily accept!

Jan 03, 2023 09:21 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Something that I have always kept close to me was the comment,

One aw shucks wipes out an entire pile of at-a-boys;

Trust is earned and once we earn it, we need to make sure we don't lose it.

Jan 03, 2023 09:59 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Good point, Ed Silva. Earned and deserved is always best isn all aspects of life! Happy 2023!

Jan 03, 2023 10:02 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

trust is earned and building toward the future is a great investment in your and your customers and clients.  Wonderful post Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

Jan 03, 2023 12:10 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 Eileen Burns. Past clients who are happy with and trust their agent will refer. I am currently working with 2 of them again this year!

Jan 03, 2023 02:05 PM
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

Happy New Year Wanda

Nice catchy title. Great analogy to the taste and feeling that leaves clients or anyone cold when promises are not kept. The successful realtor knows the impact and importance of words and how to develop the reputation of a man or woman of his or her word. 

Jan 03, 2023 03:57 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I do agree and Happy 2023 to you as well, Kris Collis, Associate Broker! Better to allow people to use salt as they wish outside of a sales transaction.

Jan 03, 2023 05:33 PM
Erik Hiss
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Worthington, OH
You can trust me for all your real estate needs!

Great info and good reminder!

Jan 04, 2023 06:10 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

So appreciate this post!  We're both of the same mindset.  When I say I'll do something, it's done quickly.  I've heard positive feedback for getting things done quickly.  And it also makes good sense to do things quickly if you're busy.  Delaying getting something done increases the odds it won't be done or done properly!  Happy 2023 to you!

Jan 04, 2023 09:51 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you Erik Hiss, wishing you a stellar 2023!

Jan 04, 2023 10:05 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you so much, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ. Am a stickler for people who drag their feet, rather than setting into motion necessary things that need to be accomplished in a timely manner. I am a "Let's go!" type person!

Jan 04, 2023 10:07 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

So appreciate that Wanda!  It's like fingernails on a chalkboard when coming across another agent who ISN'T of that mindset!  

Jan 04, 2023 10:25 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lots of good advice here, Wanda, but the message for new agents about consistently following-up and through is particular good...and it applies to all agents, not just the new ones. Some of the seasoned agents are worse at this than the new ones! Maybe they figure it's just not that important?

Jeff

Jan 05, 2023 08:10 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes, I do agree with you, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ.

Jan 06, 2023 07:07 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Transactions are meant to move forward and why there are deadlines to ensure that all are on board, Jeff Dowler, CRS. When everything stops because another person has no sense of time or follow through, it suffers!

Jan 06, 2023 07:11 AM
Edward Gilmartin
CRE - Boston, MA

I find it’s best if you call past customers and offer them some useful information such as what has sold in their neighborhood or what mortgage rates are.

Jan 07, 2023 09:36 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Your past clients are very important for present and future business and that advice is spot on, Edward Gilmartin! Soft touches throughout the year do work.

Jan 07, 2023 04:58 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Treat others as you would want to be treated.  Make a Promise -- and Keep it!

Jan 11, 2023 02:50 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Exactly, Diana Dahlberg! The concept is very simple and yet, many fail to follow up and through.

Jan 11, 2023 05:30 PM