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RED FLAGS: When to turn and walk away.

How many times have you sat there in a listing presentation and thought to yourself, "Wow, do I even want to take this homeowner on?" This happens to not only real estate agents, but contractors and stagers as well.
I used to think I could handle anyone, no challenge was too great. And boy, let me tell you, I've had some doozies!  Lately, I have encountered a couple of clients that have me wondering if I am up for such a catastrophic and demanding client. When a client is taking up 80% of your time and nothing is making them happy, is it better to identify those clients from the start, and kindly suggest another (who may enjoy their abuse)?
In January, I took on a client who, in terms of revenue, was comparable to 3 small staging projects.  Now looking back at the time I had into it, it was a total of 20 staging jobs.  Nothing made him happy.  It was almost like he was sabotaging his own listing.  The agent and I were pulling our hair out, bending over backwards, and I have to commend her on her professionalism to hold it together.  He ate up and spit out 3 ... more

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