Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

I'm so glad to hear that more Agents are choosing to demand respect than simply hope for it.  I know in the beginning of my career I put up with a lot more than I do today and it's increased my enjoyment of real estate.  Taking abuse shouldn't be part of anyone's job.

Jul 11, 2011 04:13 AM
Rob D. Shepherd
Windermere/lane county - Florence, OR
Principal Broker GRI, SRES

I don't put up with it either, find another agent.

Jul 11, 2011 04:15 AM
Larry & Jacque Ficek
Alaska Dream Makers - Wasilla, AK
Realtors - Wasilla Alaska

Heather we have run into this before also. We handled it in a pretty simple manner. We let then know that until can speak to us in a normal and professional manner, we will not take their calls, emails or texts. It is not worth the effort with these folks.

It doesn't matter which party is right, there is no need for anyone to resort to the type of behavior you described. My folks have always said that you can learn a lot about a person by how they treat a waiter or waitress (or you can fill in the blank for whatever occupation).

Jacque & Larry

Jul 11, 2011 04:35 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Hedather, if people would remember to treat others like they want to be treated, life would a lot nicer.

Jul 11, 2011 07:51 AM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Heather,

Respect in the work place is absolutely necessary for a good working relationship and a successful, productive business.

Brian

Jul 11, 2011 01:31 PM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

Everyone can have a bad day every now and then, but treating someone like that is no excuse. Good for you in letting them know that wasn't acceptable or right. Gotta stand up for ourselves and whats right. Treat others as you would have them treat you.

Jul 11, 2011 03:02 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Heather--I am with you on this topic and agree with your mother.  Fortunately I have worked with mostly good bosses over the years.  However, some of the customers/clients I have worked with are a different story.  Not too many of the yelling type though.  With them I try my best to stay calm.  Dave is the better one at that.

Nice to visit here today.  Miss ya!

Jul 13, 2011 01:47 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Just stopping by to see how you're doing.

Happy Saturday!

Jul 30, 2011 02:02 PM