I've talked to a couple of people about this topic recently so I thought it would be interesting to bring up. Where do
you draw the line between jsut visiting and building a relationship with a client into outright gossip about other agents, agencies, other buyers and more.
Is it ever ok to indulge in a little gossip or should it be avoided at all costs in your interactions with your real estate clients?
Although most of us enjoy listening to gossip, we are also prone to negatively judge those who engage in this practice to excess.
Real estate is a very competitive business and it is easy to “criticize” the competitors but this practice will only make you look bad in your clients’ eyes. Worse, it could come back and bite you if the person or subject gets around to the wrong people.
On the other hand, being complimentary about a competing agent or enterprise will show to the client the values and morals you live by. It will make you more trustworthy in their eyes.
I think the simplest solution is this: don't talk bad about anyone. If you can't help it, just don't talk bad about anyone in public. We all need to vent sometimes, but just make sure its to your spouse or a good friend who has nothing to do with real estate:)
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