I never said it was EASY to say NEXT.
This week I have spoken with several agents who have gone out of their way to do so much for a buyer or a seller "friend" and each one of these professionals has been let down. Either they didn't get the listing or had another agent take over after months of handholding or "their friend" went and purchased a home with another Realtor®
Lets put it this way...the golden rule was not used. What these clients did was not fair but if you've been in the business for awhile...this stuff happens even when you have done everything right.
Each of these agents were calling for advice. I listened to each story from beginning to end. There was a lot of "but I did everything for them". The outcome was still the same.
I kept quiet and just listened. They asked for my opinion. And of course they already knew my answer was to say NEXT!
Yes I feel for these agents who have spent countless hours and resources to help a buyer or seller.
The mark of a professional is to acknowledge what has happened, take a day and have your own pity party but then it is time to say NEXT and move forward. We all know someone that only talks about the deals they lost, the client who was not qualified or the one with buyer's remorse. They are not pleasant to be around.
If you have been in the business for a while, if you are a productive agent...these situations are bound to occur.
Dwell on the positive transactions, on the fabulous buyers and sellers, on the good professionals and what you have learned. Share these stories with others only if it teaches. Do not use this for day to day conversation. I was very honored that these agents chose to share with me.
I never said it was easy to say NEXT.
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