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I got paid today ... twice.

By Cynthia Larsen

Real Estate Broker/Owner CalBRE# 01433049

October 28, 2010 01:40 PM

It's always nice when a day ends up being payday. In our business, that could be once every few days, a few weeks or even a few months. I once went 5 months without a check and I'm still not sure how I survived. Keeping a reserve for payday drought is always a very good idea.

Today was a payday, a transaction I have been working on for 40 days closed this morning. I called my buyer to congratulate him and his wife and told them I would call again soon to make sure they received their package from the home warranty company.

I also asked them to call me if they ever had any questions, that my service didn't end today. My words ... My real estate services are available to you for life.

I later received an e-mail from my buyer. This was the second time I got "paid" today. I was paid with kind words. I can't take them to the bank but they are worth their weight in gold.

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Cynthia,

We want to extend our heart felt appreciation for you and your professional approach throughout this lengthy process, you really made it easier on us and for that we wanted to say that you did an outstanding job.

Sincerely ...

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Now THAT is why I love selling real estate.

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Rose Osman

Cynthia, print the e-mail and keep it with any notes or testimonials you've received from clients. Next time you're having a bad day or have clients who are unappreciative, take out the notes and remind yourself what a great realtor you are and how the more discerning clients appreciate you!

Oct 29, 2010 04:00 PM

#35

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

It is so nice to see how very much you were truly appreciated for your real estate services.

Oct 29, 2010 04:10 PM

Nevin Williams

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Cary, NC

Senior Mortgage Advisor

Cynthia - True colors! You are a person of class with a heart of gold and it shows. Congratulations on your closing and on the nice compliment. I have a feeling you get these all of the time! I'm sharing this with my readers as a source of reflection of how much we really impact people's lives. Nice job!

Oct 29, 2010 04:11 PM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Ah, Cynthia, what a feel good post. I'm with you it's a payday twice when your clients are happy.. Well done!!

Oct 29, 2010 04:15 PM

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

So nice that they took time to send you that email - you will spend the check, but can keep that thank you forever!

Oct 29, 2010 04:37 PM

J. Philip Faranda

Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY

Associate Broker / Office Manager

I love it when people show gratitude and appreciation. It can get a little lonely out there.

Oct 29, 2010 04:50 PM

Angelina Clarke

Builder Services Realty, LLC - Tampa Palms, FL

TWICE AS NICE!!!! What a GREAT Day!!! Many, Many More!!!!

Oct 29, 2010 04:57 PM

Tammie White, Broker

Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN

Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I had a similar experience today. Knowing that I helped a grieving family get into a new home was definitely worth it's weight in gold.

Oct 29, 2010 05:30 PM

Lisa Orme

The Master's Key Realty LLC -Windsor, CT - HARTFORD COUNTY - Windsor, CT

Broker/Realtor, ABR, CRS,GRI, PSCS, SFR, Notary Pu

Well YAY for you! The thank you is almost worth as much as the paycheck these days! Glad the people you worked with appreciated all your hard work. Hope you pick up a few more buyers just like them!

Oct 29, 2010 05:42 PM

Victor T. Gurrola

Remax Realty 100 - Diamond Bar, CA

Diamond Bar Real Estate Professional

I love these posts.

Oct 29, 2010 06:26 PM

Alex Morris - Austin Real Estate Agent

Austin, TX

Cynthia - congrats on the double-dip! It is great to receive a check, but to receive kudos from your clients as a reaffirmation that you earned your money is second to none! Thanks for sharing, and go make some more money/happy e-mails!

Oct 29, 2010 06:45 PM

K.C. McLaughlin

RE/MAX United - Cary, NC

Realtor, e-PRO, Homes for Sale - Cary, Raleigh NC

Cynthia,

You are so right - it feels incredible to be appreciated after all your hard work - makes it all worth while and offsets some of the less appreciative buyers/sellers. I love the feeling I get when I know that the buyer found their perfect house and I could be a part of that. Congratulations on your "double payday"!

Oct 30, 2010 12:00 AM

Anonymous

Laguna Beach Real Estate

It feels great when you get paid your performance, it is good to hear that you got paid twice i am really happy for you. Great work done.

Laguna Beach Real Estate

Oct 30, 2010 01:15 AM

#47

Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR

West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ

Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Cynthia - this is a great testimonial to you as both a person and a professional. This speaks volume about you and about what you do right in your business.

Oct 30, 2010 02:50 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Chris - I will do that, what a great idea!

Rose - now there's a thought. Maybe I should frame them? LOL.

Cheryl - isn't it?

Nevin - thank you for the re-blog!

Lee & Pamela - it sure was a feel good moment.

Virginia - that's just it, nobody can take this away from me.

Philip - no kidding! Some days I feel like an island.

Angelina - twice as nice is right!

Tammie - I know the feeling, I helped a grieving family sell a home. It's quite emotional.

Lisa - I would love to work with more buyers like them, they were a pleasure.

Victor - me too!

Alex - a reaffirmation that you earned your money. Wow, I couldn't have said that any better.

K.C. - why is it some buyers see/appreciate what we do more than others?

#47 - thanks!

Richard - I love testimonials!

Oct 30, 2010 03:58 AM

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

To be paid and then be paid again says it all...who says that money is the focus of everything..? It plays a part, but people give it its value. Good job in making money and making people happy......Best

Oct 30, 2010 04:13 AM

Stephen Turner

House Broker Realty - York, PA

The BIG Guy of NEW HOME SALES

That is why I love this job! Every business
talks about improving other people’s life, yet our job really does give us a
front row seat to exactly how our clients’ life is improving.

Oct 30, 2010 06:32 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Richie - perfect ... getting paid and making people happy at the same time. There aren't too many jobs where that is true except maybe at Disneyland.

Steve - we sure get a close up view of others lives. They really put a lot of trust in us, don't they?

David - thanks David!

Erica - that's a good idea ... some days are harder than others in this business.

Oct 30, 2010 08:52 AM

Barbara Altieri

Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT

REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Too often people take the time only to complain rather than praise. This was certainly icing on the cake for you. How nice to experience payday twice. The note was likely worth much more than the money you earned.

Oct 30, 2010 09:23 AM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

If you think short-term, you can’t take words to the bank. However, in a service industry like ours, if you think long-term, you just might be able to take those words to the bank in the future via referrals!

Oct 30, 2010 01:08 PM