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I'm not selling you a home -- I'm helping you buy one

By Tish Lloyd

Real Estate Agent with BlueCoast Realty Corporation

July 17, 2011 03:42 AM

I'm not selling you a home -- I'm helping you buy one

Picture of Wrightsville Beach NC That's right -- I'm NOT selling you a home. Unless I own one you wish to buy, I've got nothing to sell you. My role is to assist you in finding a home that fits your wants, needs and budget -- then guide you through the process of making that home your own.

I do not consider myself to be a salesperson. Nothing in the world wrong with being a salesperson, I just don't think I am one. I'm an advocate for my Seller Clients; a facilitator for my Buyer Clients.

I have the knowledge and expertise to guide and help you in buying a home in Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach NC, but let's face it: It's not my money and I'm Picture of Downtown Wilmington NC not the one who will be making this my home. You're the Buyer and you know what your heart desires. I'll help with the mechanics and the non-emotional aspects; the rest is up to you. This isn't me trying to sell you something/anything. My goal is to help you realize your dreams of home ownership under the best possible circumstances.

If you're ready to buy a home in Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach NC, I'm ready to assist you. No hard sell here -- If you're ready, willing and able to buy a home; I'm ready, willing and able to help.

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

A misconception that people have of most sales people, no matter what the profession

Jul 17, 2011 10:33 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Fantastic post that really hit home with me because I don't consider myself a salesperson either. Gave this a nudge.

Jul 17, 2011 11:22 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Thank you all so much for re-inforcing what I already believe. We are a community of Professionals who know and understand our role -- to assist Buyers and Sellers in achieving their goals.

Jul 17, 2011 11:48 AM

Cindy Marchant

Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN

"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

I don't think I could ever be a salesman...not that there is anything wrong with that...but just not my gig. I like being the educator...and that's how I look at this business. I don't really care when they buy and sometimes I don't even care if they buy...I just want to be the resource.

Jul 17, 2011 12:27 PM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Tish, Fantastic explanation of what our role really is for the public. We don't FORCE anyone to buy or sell a home, we're here to help them make the most informed decisions they can, then execute them as smoothly as possible.

Jul 17, 2011 01:29 PM

Christine Smith

Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA

Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Tish...as a buyer's agent I say this all the time! If someone asks if I sell houses, I usually reply, no, I help people buy them.

Jul 17, 2011 03:53 PM

Teral McDowell

Referral Patners LLC - Murphy, TX

This is something I have wanted to say to a client or two so now I'll just share your post :)

Jul 17, 2011 04:04 PM

Digital Digital

Alachua, FL

full service

Hi Tish,

Thanks for sharing!

Well said.... we are here to assist buyers not to push and sell!

Have a wonderful week!

Jul 18, 2011 04:59 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Tish - How wonderfully said. I came from Joni's reblog, and I am glad I ran into it. Thank you

Jul 18, 2011 05:10 PM

Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Tish - This is so well said. I love your approach as your goal is to help others.

Jul 18, 2011 11:20 PM

Steve Baklaich

RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN

Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

Tish: Well said. These words empower the Buyers and define the roles of Realtor and Buyer.

Jul 22, 2011 08:37 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Hey, Tish! I included this post in Last Week's Favorites.

Jul 24, 2011 02:48 AM

Lina Robertson

AMAX Real Estate - Springfield, MO

REALTOR® Serving Springfield, Nixa and Ozark, MO

I came here from Pat Kennedy's blog. I'm so glad she included it, or I would have missed this. So well said!!! I love it!

Jul 24, 2011 05:51 AM

Cari Dandy

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty - Scottsdale, AZ

Homes for Sale - Scottsdale AZ

Tish, that's a perfect way to put it - advocate for the seller and facilitator for the buyer. I would feel terrible if my buyers ever though I had "sold" them on their home! They have to love it - and/or want it - and then I'm happy and have done my job!

Jul 24, 2011 08:13 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I don't consider myself a salesperson either, I'm a consultant. I'm going to share my knowledge and experience so that you (the buyer/seller) have good information to make an educated decision!

Jul 24, 2011 09:17 AM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Tish ~ well said. I agree with you. As Donna said above, I am a real estate consultant. The house will sell itself, you want me for my knowledge and expertise.

Jul 24, 2011 09:25 AM

Ann Nguyen

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Truckee, CA

Lake Tahoe Truckee Homes For Sale

Tish...great description for our role as a realtor. I don't like pressure selling either and consider myself more in a role of a consultant.

Jul 24, 2011 03:29 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Tish, I couldn't have said it any better. We are here to help them through the process of obtaining the home of their Dream. Yes, Willing, Ready, and Able is the only way to be.

Jul 24, 2011 03:31 PM

Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

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

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Exactly! I could not convince a recent 'buyer' that I was working for her, she insisted that the seller was my 'boss' and that who I was working for, because that was who was going to pay me. I let her go - to find a salesperson. :)

Jul 24, 2011 04:32 PM

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Tish:

I always considered myself a sales person, but I like your wording better. I may use it if its OK.

Jul 24, 2011 05:59 PM