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Soliciting in Maple Valley

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Select Real Estate

Right above my doorbell hangs a sign that clearly states "No Soliciting". It still doesn't deter the determined vacuum salesman to ring the bell. . Little does he know - that I know that it is illegal to solicit in the city of Maple Valley. Yes there are exceptions to the rule that can be found on the city's website. I understand they are trying to make a living, but when they take over our neighborhood 3 times a month, it gets a little old.What happens when you tell them you aren't interested and that you already have a wonderful vacuum, they get upset because I won't let them in my home to clean my living room carpet - which truly was just professionally done. So, the next time a pushy salesman comes to your door and demands you let him clean your carpet, politely remind him that what he is doing is illegal and you can easily pick up the phone and make a phone call to the local police, but the next time cute little Girl Scout comes knocking on your door to buy cookies, smile and make sure you order an extra box.

Comments(6)

Shane OnullGorman
Eau Claire Realty, Inc. - Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire Wisconsin, Real Estate Agent & Realtor- Buy or Sell

I read a book by Jeffrey Gitomer that talks about solicitation. Its funny that people in our business worry about soliciation when thats how we get our customers. Aren't we always trying to solicit someones business? I know I am. It's weird though we don't worry when its the girl scouts.

Aug 21, 2008 09:28 AM
Anita Beach
RE/MAX Select Real Estate - Maple Valley, WA
Real Estate Assistant - Maple Valley, WA

Shane you are so very right. As an agent, you have to solicit all the time. There are thousands of ways to do it too, door to door is one of them. No we don't worry when it's the Girl Scouts - I just so happen to have 2 of them in my house.

Aug 21, 2008 09:40 AM
Brian Brumpton
Keller Williams Boise - Boise, ID
Boise Idaho Real Estate

Oh sure give the girl scouts a break!  They're some of the most ruthless sales people ever spawned, you can't resist them and even if you do you feel so guiltly that you have to track one down a place an order.

Aug 21, 2008 10:37 AM
Anita Beach
RE/MAX Select Real Estate - Maple Valley, WA
Real Estate Assistant - Maple Valley, WA

Brian - They are way too cute to ignore aren't they?

Aug 21, 2008 10:43 AM
Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!

This is exactly why I have a gate! :-)  Well, for the vacuum guys, not the girl scouts. But then again,  I have an 'in' w/ a VERY cute girl scout

Aug 22, 2008 03:20 AM
Anita Beach
RE/MAX Select Real Estate - Maple Valley, WA
Real Estate Assistant - Maple Valley, WA

Colleen - It's hard to say no to the cookies! They sell themselves.

Aug 22, 2008 04:39 AM