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The most important words!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Toril Sells Houses Team 17523

The 10 phrases from my friends at Walk the Talk are an illuminating reminder of how uncomplicated it is to make customers feel loved. People don't care how much you know, (or what you sell, or what type of service you provide) until they know how much you care!

The 10 most important words: "I apologize for our mistake. Let me make it right."
When something goes wrong, most people just want to be heard and acknowledged. So listen, apologize, then ask what you can do to make it right.

The 9 most important words: "Thank you for your business. Please come back again."
Repeat customers cost less than new customers and are often more loyal.

The 8 most important words: "I'm not sure, but I will find out."
It's ok if you don't know the answer; it's not ok to make the customer keep searching for it. That's your job.

The 7 most important words: "What else can I do for you?"
Be prepared to go the extra mile, there is less competition there.

The 6 most important words: "What is most convenient for you?"
Your customers will be pleasantly surprised when you ask what's convenient for them.

The 5 most important words: "How may I serve you?"
This question reinforces your role in the relationship. Play that role the best you can.

The 4 most important words: "How did we do?"
Feedback is critical. Your customers have a unique perspective and they appreciate being asked.

The 3 most important words: "Glad you're here!"
Customers who feel welcome spend more time, more money, and are more likely to return.

The 2 most important words: "Thank you."
Basic manners...but how often do you get thanked when you're the customer?

The MOST important word: "Yes."
Become a yes person.

 from walkthetalk.com

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Treva Fox-Christy
INTEGRITY REAL ESTATE - Farmington, NM

And this is for all in our life as well as customers. Thanks for the list. I used to live in Auburn. Beautiful area.

Feb 03, 2009 02:05 PM
Richard Overall
United Country Premier Properties - Harker Heights, TX
Your OVERALL Long-Term Real Estate Resource

Sometimes the small things make the most impact but are the easiest to forget.  Thanks for the reminder.  Inspiring post.  Thanks.

Feb 03, 2009 02:10 PM
Zilkia Olmeda-Martins
RE/MAX North - San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
GRI, Realtor, San Antonio Texas Luxury Homes

Tori, I love your post.  It's not a coincidence that the Real Estate industry is part of the service industry.  So many people forget these simple but effective phrases.

Feb 03, 2009 02:13 PM
Roseann Annis
Prudential Homesale Services Group - Camp Hill, PA

Toril, what your great blog really says is for personal and professional relationships, we need to be genuine, honest, attentive and respectful.  Remembering to say "please" and "thank you" is style in style.

Feb 03, 2009 02:16 PM
LYDIA LAMOREUX
ZipRealty - Volente, TX

Good etiquette never goes out of style. Thanks for the post.

Feb 03, 2009 02:26 PM