Let me start off by saying I am not dating any of my clients...their all wonderful people but I find the similarities between Real estate representation and dating pretty funny....
I meet with people all week-long; buyers, sellers, investors, wholesalers, distressed home owners etc...etc... but for whatever reason during my consultations ive started to say something to the effect of " us working together is similar to dating; so we have to be comfortable with one another and share a reasonable level of respect and have strong communication; if I am represent you in buying or selling" don't really know when it started but at some point through the conversation; it just comes out.
So I was sitting down after another busy day and I realized I had 104 unread emails and 18 voicemails....(I know what your thinking) grrrr was my train of thought as well...lol so as I am sitting down trying to take a load off I decide to check those messages and emails and I discovered something real funny...I have about 15 people who want me all to themselves and I understand why but I also enjoy the journey with the people I encounter...lol
Lets recap my Blackberry messages:
One client left 4 voicemails, 2 emails and a text...and what did she want? just wanted to know if I got her first email asking me if we were still on for Fridays meeting
I returned her email by simply saying.....YES
Another client (with an angry tone) wanted to know if I was going to be around on Friday at 8pm because he wants to talk...
I explained to this guy that unfortunately I will not be around because I like to spend some time with my real girl friend so tonight my other spouses will have to take a back seat..lol
One buyer sent 4 text and 2 voice messages just wanted to know if I got the email about the house they were interested in? The last text said "why are you not answering your phone?" sounds familiar
Before calling back I looked up the house and it had been on the market for 454 days, had mold infestation, a flooded basement and was up for auction....lol I called her back and explained to her what was going on and she said " oh nevermind" lol
The funniest one was one particular client left and I quote "9 missed calls, 6 voicemails, 8 emails and 2 text" in one day and why? because out of the blue she was available to talk and was angry because I was not...lol
My response was Mrs. seller although I am dedicated to working with you in handling the sale of your home you have to keep in mind that I do have other obligations and just because you are free on this particular day and time; does not mean that I am as well; if you would like to schedule a sit down I'll be more than happy to do that with you, but I cannot drop everything at the drop of the dime because you had an opening in your schedule...she understood and even laughed about her behavior, when I told her the clients wives tale.
The last one was from what we would call my nagging little brothers and sisters; I had an agent leave a voicemail, email and sent a text requesting showing instructions for a house that is clearly marked "UNDER CONTRACT" I won't even lie y'all I did not even respond...lol
I will be the first admit that I am one man...I don't have arms like an octopus 
and If I could be there for all of my clients all the time I would; but that is not possible unless I cloned myself and sent my i-robot 
out to do all the work while I kick back on the beach somewhere.
To all my clients past present and future....heres a toast to you all 
for keeping me on my toes and keeping things interesting.
I swear I love this SPORT!
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