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I Lost the Listing But Earned a Client
Debbie gives you a perfect example of how successful your reputation can become in real estate as long as your professional no matter the outcome.  
I Lost the Listing But Earned a Client. It isn’t often that you lose a listing and come out way ahead. Years ago when I was working FSBO’s, I gave a very good listing presentation to some sellers. They called me back and told me that they were giving the listing to a “friend in real estate” and hoped I understood. The seller went on to praise my effort and enthusiasm and said he wished he could list with us both. I am glad to work with both buyers and sellers in the Clarksville TN real estate market and talking with FSBOs is part of that.
 
I lost the listing but earned a client. Unfortunately for the “friend agent”, the house didn’t sell. The seller took it off the market for a couple of years but circumstances of divorce caused the need for the house to be sold. He called me to be his agent. I can gladly say that I sold the house.
 
The seller contracted with a builder to get a home built. ... more

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