How to Treat Your Pregnant Clients:

First rule - Don't ask!!!! If they tell you they are pregnant, fine, but don't assume!

If you've never been pregnant or had kids, these may make no sense to you, but I promise it will mean a lot to your client!  I once won a client who was using two Realtors, they picked me because of how I treated her! 

 

  1. Smells = puking!    Pregnant women generally are very sensitive to smells.  The slightest whiff of some things can make them gag or even start puking.  Not what you want to have happen when showing homes!  Preview your homes if possible to check for odors and warn her so she can decide if she wants to go in or not.  Even if it's just air freshener or good cooking you smell, just let her know.  I love my hubby's cooking, but the smell of meat cooking always made me throw up!  
  2. Bathroom breaks - Yes, pregnant women pee a lot.  You would too if you had a watermelon sitting on your bladder!  If the homes you are in do not have utilities, make sure to know where the nearest bathroom is (gas station or whatnot), just in case.  Have TP in the car just in case the home does not have any. 
  3. Food = Happy - Most of the time.  Always carry snacks with you just in case.  She might have some anyway, but the thought will make her feel good.  Good things to carry - peanut butter cracker sandwiches, snack bags of  ruffles, fritos, or trail mix.  If she seems woozy, mentions being dizzy, she may need a quick bite to stave that off to finish the showings.  Alternately, leave time in the schedule for a lunch break.  
  4. Drinks - Duh, if you give a girl a peanut butter cracker, you better have something to drink!  Stick with water.  It's a good idea to have bottled water in your car at all times for any clients. 
  5. Scheduling - Check with her - she probably knows what time of day is best for her.  Morning sickness really doesn't stick to just the morning!  She may feel better in the morning, mid-day, afternoon, etc.  If you schedule them during her good time, you'll have a better chance of completing the showings without incident, and in them having a positive memory of the homes and you!
  6. Emergency Supplies - Make sure you have your emergency showing kit with you.  It should have toilet paper for bathroom breaks, cleaners and paper towels in the event of accidents, flashlights in case there's no power, etc.  This way you are prepared just in case she does puke! 


And enjoy!  I love being involved when there's a new little one on the way!  You're helping find a home for a special moment in their lives!  It's a wonderful feeling.  And hopefully these tips help you keep your clients comfortable, yourself looking good, and makes everyone happy!

Happy Selling!

~Sheree ~


Joel Weihe Real Estate Wichita KS
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Star Posted by Joel Weihe on 01/21/2009 02:56 PM   Comments (45)   Showings in the ActiveRain Channel   showings, pregnant clients  
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JAN
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2009
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GREAT GREAT ADVICES. Good thing I have not met any buyer that is preganant, but if I do, now I know how to handle them with care!
9:48pm • #26
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Eileen- I just had a rash of preggos lately! I love being the grand-Realtor (whatever you call us!)

Roland - Well, if you could say you had been, you likely wouldn't still be in real estate. ;)

Charles - oh my, there's a story!

Sheldon - Absolutely! 

Rebecca - Thanks, hope someone gets some use out of them!

Kristi - Good call!  Seems to come up more with pregnant ones!

Caron's Gateway - Sounds like at least a couple did!
10:15pm • #27
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Great list. It will make us more aware of the special needs during a special time.
10:27pm • #28
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This all makes so much sense.  My pregnancies over all were easy, but there are times . . .
10:46pm • #29
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Gotta be prepared for clients of all sorts. All the best.
11:15pm • #30
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Sheree, excellent tips.  I'm afraid I have never even given this much thought.
11:43pm • #31
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22
2009
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As a mother and former pregnant woman myself, I would hope that the pregnant woman would have considered coming prepared for many of these things in the first place! I guess it's better to be safe than sorry though......thanks for the tips
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Sheree, I have not had to show any pregnant clients around but my wife is expecting our third child and you are on the money with the smell comment.  My wife can smell things I think before the average blood hound could,LOL!  Take care and happy blogging!
1:34am • #33
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Sheree, One of my current clients is pregnant and I had not honestly thought of this but I certainly will now!
6:56am • #34
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Sheree,

Great tips! Good sage advice..thanks for sharing!
8:08am • #35

I loved your post!! Great tips, especially since not everyone has gone through a pregnancy to know the ropes!
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Awesome post. I just had a baby 4 months ago..I remember what it was like on the other side of that equasion. I was just thankful that it was over the summer and not in the winter so the homes weren't winterized and I could use the ladies room in all of them lol.
8:45am • #37
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Great tips and you are right about being pregnant. Best not to every ask anyone! Congrats on the feature!
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Sharon - Thanks!  I've been there 3 times, and well.  The month after or so when you're still poochy but not pregnant, that's the roughest for getting that question!!!

Meris - You're lucky.  TMI but I was pregnant last year and got sick while showing a winterized house.  Yah.... not fun.  I tried to make it to the back yard but couldn't, so ended up puking in the tub, with no water on.  Took forever to get that cleaned up!

Roxanna - And may the ones that haven't been there have wonderful pregnancies and not have to worry about it! Mine were awful so I feel lots of pity for pregnant women!

Dorie - Love that name, my son's best friend is named Dorie!

Barb - She'll think you're a saint!

Jason - Better than a bloodhound I think.  My husband was always amazed at what I could smell.  And even "good" smells would make me sick!

Suzanne - You'd think!  I know most of the ones that have been there before do, but I've had several first time moms lately and they had no idea what was making them dizzy!  And even if they know, you'll look awesome when you offer. 

David - I feel that pregnant women deserve tons of pampering. ;)

Bob and/or Carolin - Definitely! Kids, pregnancies, elderly, lots to consider!

Christine - I envy you, mine were sheer hell!

Mindy and Jay - and making the client feel special during a special time will just bond you tighter together!
9:59am • #39

Sheree ~ A great reminder, and great tips.  Thank you.
11:09am • #40

Sheree, i love this post!  One of my biggest rules of thumb is to never, ever, ever aske a women if she is pregnant.  What if the answer is no...then what are you going to say?   Instead, allow them to advertantly or inadvertantly share this information.
1:28pm • #41
JAN
27
2009
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Sheree - Great info.  I consider your first rule to be sacrosanct.  I'd rather be blissfully ignorant and have her deliver the baby in the front seat of my car than mistakenly ask someone for their due date.

@Alan May - I actually witnessed this occur between 2 friends of mine.  The guy went so far as to put his hand on her stomach while asking how much longer she had.  Her daughter was about 5 weeks old. 
4:32pm • #42
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29
2009
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Great tips.  These are especially true in the foreclosures that are out there that may have no utilities and often smell terrible. 
7:11am • #43
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2009
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I was working with a Buyer who had put on some weight after surgery. When we went to see a property, the Seller and Seller's Realtor exclaimed, "You must be pregnant!" Nope.

Such personal information should not be the subject of discussion unless the information is volunteered by that person.

This information is very good. Too bad this post is Members Only because that prevents re-blogging.
9:30am • #44
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Jim - fixed! I still get confused on which setting will show up to each group!

Stacey - Eeeew!

Erik - Yeah that's a mental image.  I can see that showing feedback.  She loved it so much she gave birth!!

christina - Absolutely!!

Kathy - You're welcome!
11:50am • #45

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