My father used to say "Never Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch", it is great advise for a realtor or never count your hours as you work for your clients.
I do try to improve my skills and work quality hours with clients but some clients and deals it takes what it takes especially in this market with bank owned properties, short sales, divorces, etc. I do love what I do and I always sit with buyer clients at my office for their first hour or so, therefore, we can get all of the housekeeping out of the way and I can inquire as to what their goal and motivation is before I go out the door with them.
For sellers I go prepared with a comprehensive Market Analysis with pricing and in todays market place competivie sales in the last 3 months...not years. I am always prepared to list their home; measureing tape, charged digital camera, paperwork and the proper amount of time to give them.
I am listing a home tomorrow that I went out on last month, (a referral by the way) that is the sellers schedule...works for me! Don't count hours, money or miles. I encourage all realtors, especially new ones to hone your skills, put your best foot forward, treat your clients as you would like to be treated especially when things are not going your way. Calm down, excercise patience and be a professional to the end.
Often times the end is truly my beginning of a relationship and if I really did it right...referrals.
All the best to all who put their Best Foot Forward in this profession.
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