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No Officer, I'm NOT racing to a fire...

By Mike Reyman

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty Licensed in PA / DE / NJ

March 29, 2011 03:51 AM

Guilty!

So, How many of us dread being stopped by the police while having a client in the car? Well, yes it happened. Early morning start and looking at a big day ahead. And what do you say? "I'm so sorry officer, I'm rushing my client to one of 25 houses that we will see today before she flies back home." "What, what STOP sign?" "No, I haven't had too much coffee this morning, why do you ask?" "How much is the ticket?!!" AARRGGHHH! So, as I eat my slice of humble pie, and try to reassure the client that I am a very good driver, I try to refocus and move on. Move on, Move on. And then, we joke about it the rest of the day and it becomes something I can now bond with this client over. I'm thinking about inviting her to my court appearance...LOL. What's your story?

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Larry Costa

Century 21 Classic Gold, Carver MA - Carver, MA

Realtor, MA Real Estate

Someone get pulled over rushing to an appointment?

Mar 29, 2011 03:53 AM

Carla Wade

Charlotte, NC

I know it is not funny but it is. OMG!

Mar 29, 2011 04:00 AM

Randy Landis

Living in the Pacific - Tupelo, MS

Life is Good in the Tropic Shade!

Hey, everybody runs that same stop sign...you're the one that just got caught! You wipe out the bad luck early in the day and that leaves nothing but good luck ahead!

Mar 29, 2011 04:02 AM

Gerard Gilbers

Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC

Your Marketing Master

Haven't had that issue yet. Did you get a copy of the plane ticket? Tell the judge your client enjoyed the area even with the delay! Hope you got a contract out of it.

Mar 29, 2011 04:06 AM

Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Mike,

I think about tickets each week during our office caravan of new listings. "Speed limits optional" is the apparent motto!

Mar 29, 2011 07:18 AM

Lisa Delzompo 951-704-4559

Sand to Sea Properties, Inc. - Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Experienced, Trusted, & On Your Mission: Home

Good point: show your sense of humor about stuff, condition of the house, etc., and bond with your clients. I tend to wrestle with keys when I show homes, so I let them know my "problem" and frequently they're laughing and helping when I do run into a sticky lock. Make lemonade!

Mar 29, 2011 10:14 AM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Mike - Here's betting she never forgets you! Welcome and keep sharing you memorable real estate events.

Mar 29, 2011 10:20 AM

Jim Patton

Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA

Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

It hasn't happened to me yet Mike. I'm sure the client will not forget you either. Good luck with the client and welcome to ActiveRain.

Mar 29, 2011 10:24 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Found you via Gerry in Gettysburg. Welcome, this is a great site with wonderful people.

Mar 29, 2011 03:07 PM

Mike Reyman

eXp Realty - Media, PA

Delaware County Real Estate

Thanks Everyone!

Carla, I guess it I don't laugh at it, no one will. It was funny!

Randy, Spoken like a true policeman! In fact that was the same thing my buddy from an adjacent police force said! And yes, I beleive that cleared the day for only good luck to happen! Thanks

Gerald, Good defense ideas. I hope I get a contract out of it as well!

Irene, Just another story to pass along during those caravans! And STOP at those stop signs! See you next week at Raincamp!

Lisa, I Love Lemonade! Thanks for the reminder!

Norma, I guess it's like that 15 minutes of fame. You never know when & where!

Jim, I hope she remembers me for the agent work as well as my driving experience.

Paula, Thanks!

Mar 29, 2011 03:29 PM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Great start Mike, hope you keep going, it gets easier and easier

Mar 29, 2011 03:52 PM

Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

Gerry sent me, welcome. The only thing worse is running out of gas.

Mar 30, 2011 05:55 AM

Thanks for reposting Gerry! Your right. I posted my second blog already! See you in AC!

Liz - Any friend of Gerry's has to be a good person. Thanks for the support.

Mar 30, 2011 12:57 PM

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