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How Not To Vibe-Right In Real Life And In The Real Estate Business

By
Real Estate Agent with Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene

Real Life Is About People and Relationships.

A single guy spies a single girl standing over there – inspecting exotic horderves.  Sensing his gaze, Tammy turns his way.  Smiles.  Then touches her red hair.

Bill smiles back, takes a drink of his drink, glides across the room and introduces himself.  Nice. Whee.

Things are vibing nicely. They’re both funny and smart.  She laughs and touches his forearm. He leans in, “So, are you seeing anyone?

Her twinkling blue eyes dim and her smile slumps.  She’s single, but she does date a guy named Johnny.  They aren’t boyfriend and girlfriend and both are free to see others, but because Bill asked a clumsy question, Tammy’s attention shifts from Bill to thoughts of Johnny.

If she answers “no“, is she being honest with Bill or disrespectful to Johnny, or both?

If she answers “yes” or ”sort-of“ , will Bill blow her off, get the wrong impression or cool his jets?

Who knows what will happen next?  What we do know is that Bill has dorked it up, making their hook-up and happily-ever-after harder.

The Real Estate Business Is Also About People and Relationships.

Tammy is looking good; prepared, savvy and motivated.  Today she’s holding an Open House Eventfrom 2pm to 4pm.  It’s a bright afternoon, birds chirp-chirp, house hunters are out and about and Tammy’s excited.

As prospects and suspects flow through the home, Tammy chats and charms, asks smart questions, listens and shares appreciated answers.  Things are vibing nicely – yea!  Then she springs the question, “So, are you working with a REALTOR®?”

Thud! Sniffle. Boo hoo.

They all say “Yes“, which means no-go and bye-bye-opportunity for Tammy.

Tammy resets the thermostat, checks to make sure the back and side doors are locked, turns off the lights and leaves; wondering why everyone she meets is working with another agent.

How-Not-To Vibe-Right.

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Daniel J. Hansmeier
Rochester, MN

Thanx for sharing so I can vibe right. I can see it's all in how you say it that makes the difference.

Jan 10, 2011 02:46 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Ken, I certainly agree with you on the importance of the word "committed." However, how do we define the line of ethics? Buyers tend to be so wishy-washy that they may have been working with an agent for ten months without having voiced a commitment. At that point, despite their often vague responses (as some prospects will milk everyone they meet), body-snatching is at risk. How do you suggest we determine the difference?

Feb 25, 2011 06:50 PM