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WE HAVE TO SHOW UP!

By DALIA KIBBY

Real Estate Agent with One Sothebys International Realty

August 31, 2008 07:17 AM

I went out earlier today (Labor day Sunday) & was amazed at how many people are out looking at property. It appears that the much lower prices & distressed properties are finally shaking loose some buyers who had been 'on the fence'...hooray! But it appears that realty professionals need to get back to selling fundamentals--like answering their phones! My new clients were amazed & delighted that I responded to their emails last night & quickly arranged to show a foreclosure in the area today. The husband added that he has made a lot of calls to agents & has waited as much as 5 days to get a reply! He doesn't understand how business gets done. Indeed! Grant it, this is a long weekend but from what he said, his experience hasn't been great getting someone to call back or provide information.

What separates the successes from the failures in this business is that the successes show up & take care of business.

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Manolis "Manny" Sfinarolakis

Keller Williams Realty - West Hartford, CT

Right on Dalia! People want to feel like they are not just a commission to you. By showing your diligence, you are making people feel needed and happy. Keep up the good work, you will will continue to prosper, while others fail.

Kind Regards,

Manolis

Aug 31, 2008 07:24 AM

Denise Shockey

RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL

Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate

Hi Dalia, so true! Five days is crazy, I don't see how anybody would wait that long. People are more than just a commission and we need to clearly demonstrate that. Thanks.

Aug 31, 2008 07:29 AM

Ray Henderson

Weichert Realtors' Northeast Group - Saratoga Springs, NY

I have one listing that is generating a lot of interest because of a price reduction. I've had 5 calls this week-end from realtors to show it. I guess there are a lot of realtors out there working on the week-end. I stopped by our office this morning and there were 2 realtors in there working. They of course are the top producers. Enough said!!

Aug 31, 2008 07:30 AM

Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN

Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

There are a lot of people looking...i am doing a little follow up work today to keep the energy going.

Aug 31, 2008 07:31 AM

Keith Goodman

Keith Goodman - Merced, CA

Amen to that. Like I tell all my people dont watch the news, dont listen to the radio, dont read the paper just go to work. If you happen to know anyone who is looking for REAL REO product fresh and uncirculted please don thesitate to call me. Have a great Labor Day. Cheers, Keith

Aug 31, 2008 07:33 AM

Brian Lee Burke

Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO

Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

We constantly hear from buyers that they have contacted agents and have either never received a response or days later. Wow, those agents must be really busy. ~Rita

Aug 31, 2008 08:05 AM

Donna Yates

BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Mountains

Five days !!! My stars. Call me, I'll get back with you in five minutes. Good for you Dalia for caring about your customers/clients and proving you are a true professional.

Sep 01, 2008 09:28 AM

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