Splashing in the Rain!

Probably they just was saying something to be saying something and unfortuately they just don't think. But they would probably denyit took place if asked and would be offended.

Dinah, I always say that our profession is synonimous with competition but we must work with each other and not against each other including the areas that we farm or not. Those areas that they do not specialize in are other realtors areas in which they work hard to sell as well. It goes to show that they are blockbusting.

That is a real shame.  I have come across a few of those types of agents.  Either they bad mouth an area or other realtor to try to impress upon themselves and their idea that they are the best agent in the best area.  I usually close my mouth and remember that person for the future.  When someone wants a referral for that area, I make sure that particular agent is never on a list I would give to anyone with my name on it.

Dinah~  It's sometimes hard to know where someone else is 'coming from'. Perhaps their dog got run over or the baby is sick... We can't control how others decide to behave. Maybe later he realized "Geeze, I was a jerk to say that."  Just keep in mind Do unto others & it works out alright.

Dinah...

It never pays to be anything less than professional! Congrats on the Gold Star, nice post!

Very well said.  It definitely reflects our industry as a whole. 

HI DINAH!

It all boils down to what our parents taught us when we were children.  If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.  I know that can be hard sometimes, but I've learned to bridle (is that the right word?) my tongue.

I figure, I want folks to speak nicely of me, so why not do the same!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Some people just are not positive thinkers.  It is the worst when they are in your office and have nothing good to stay.  Great post and hopefully people will get the message to stay positive!

I plan to send a Thank you gift to one of my loan officers tomorrow.  Sometimes we do not thank people enough for doing great things.

Hi Dinah,

Great point ... I agree, we need to be "ambassadors" for the communities in which we sell property.  People look to us for professionalism and market knowledge, if an agent is not up to the task, maybe they should be in sales.

Best regards,
Mike

Its a dog eat dog world out there, especially in a tough market where there are not as many deals out there.  Too bad that person had such negative comments. 

I agree.  It's called being a professional, and you clearly are. 

Amber

I don't see how tearing each other a part will accomplish anything other than to make all of us look less professional.

Dinah...it is a Ripple effect....like you said stepping in a puddle, it splashes...I have always said it is like a drop of rain in the water...it ripples out and can affect many....it amazes me ... why say anything if it wasn't gonna be nice... 'talk the Faith and walk the Talk!

Gobble up on Thanksgiving!

I think that's just plain stupid and shows the agent's insecurity and unprofessionalism.  The buyers can see right through that approach.  Shame on them.

Good thought here.  Just as we should speak well of others, the media should try and speak well of our industry as a whole.  Perhaps that would turn things around sooner than later.

Dinah,

It's a shame you had to have this experience.  Sometimes people just don't think before they open their mouth!

I liked the folks speaking earlier about doing nice things for people in our lives that are positive, honest, and hardworking.  Let's support the positive and redirect the negative.  Turning around someone's comment about someone or some place can be rechannelled if we try.