You know...it's a frustrating thing when your client believes and understands that you're a professional and clearly can offer advice and direction and a service that they themselves can not provide, and then can't or won't accept your direction.
We're currently investigating the perceived image of a Realtor® as part of the Communications Committee with The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.
Gee - are we surprised that most consumers rate us right up there with lawyers and car salesmen just waiting to get our grubby hands on their hard earned dollars and weasle them into some sort of situation where they feel out of control.
Ok technically I guess I'm rambling about two different subjects - but to me its all tied together. If we are a profession were able to alter the perception of the public - to increase our value, imagine what that would do for business. Imagine sitting with your client and they accept you at your word the first time so that you're able to price more effectively and make adjustments more easily without feeling like you're trying to rob them blind...
I am making a plea to fellow Realtors to please operate with integrity. Allow the profession to regain it's legitimacy. It's what's best for all of us.
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