All good things must come to an end...

I offer to mail a invitation to their new neighbors, so they can start to get to know them right away. But I have never had one take me up on the offer. I feel that it would be a great thing for them to do.

I did hear a statistic that some huge amount of buyers couldn't remember their agents name so didn't use them when they sold the house years later.  I keep in touch with all of my past clients with letters, newsletters, postcard etc.  Regarding house warming parties - I've only gone to two!  Most of my clients are younger first time home buyers and maybe they don't want a Mom around.

Just got a call from someone we sold 5 years ago. So they do come back. Had a question about another property so maybe we will get to go for another ride.

Lack of loyalty is a big mistake.  My regular customers that I know are looking for things get a first notice about anything that pops up.

Great post!  Best of luck with your next housewarming party!

Why were they so emphatic?  I would be insulted and hurt by that comment, after all my hard work.  You're a better person than I am. 

Roger: They remember you when they can't find paperwork they need two years after they close and call you and of course you have it and are delighted to email the docs right then. Whatever, whenever!! Carrie

At least she didn't use the "its not you its me" line

Ha ha you're right - they should at least wait until after they get a closing gift.

I feel like 50% of our clients are short term relationships.  I don't mind some of them, while others I really hate that our relationship is over......but you're right!  They can't get rid of us that easy!

That is a pretty funny post.  Maybe because we are out in the middle of the ocean and most of our clients are on the mainland, we usually have a pretty long courtship before they are actually ready to buy something.  As a result we get to know each other and usually become friends and meet up whenever they make it to Maui.

Hang in there.

Lahaina Lee

Love the post! How I wish my first broker had taught me NOT to "break up" with clients at the closing.

Put those people on your "sphere of influence" list and keep in touch with them at least quarterly - forever!

By making sure they know where you are and how to find you, you'll not only get their business when they're ready to make another move, you'll get their referrals.

Roger,

Awesome first feature, congrats.  Not sure if the client has a great sense of humor.

Too funny. We're like a loyal dog. You can kick us but we'll still love you.

Sounds like long term commitment issues!! Great post.

There are occasions when the relationship breaks down and one party or the other looks forward to the "conclusion" of the sale transaction. It happens...

I often hear from my clients in the subsequent weeks...they miss the interaction, the buzz of the thrill if you will. A few times this year already, I've had people call with nothing to say other than "hey, how are you..."

Those are simply the more aggressive ones who've not yet heard from me, since I am usually more relaxed and give them a few weeks to themselves.

Yup, we're quite a breed...

This is a great story - you and your buyer's both have a great sense of humor - they're yours for life

That's sweet.  Sounds like a good relationship with a little sarcastic twist.  It's hard to get rid of us if we like you as a person and a client!