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Never Burn A Bridge That You May Need To Cross Again!

By Rob Thomas

Real Estate Agent with Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 TN and VA

November 03, 2011 12:49 AM

Never Burn A Bridge That You May Need To Cross Again!

This thought came to me while reading a post this morning.....it was about when people do things to us that really hurt or they do things that effect us in ways we just don't understand at the time...

My point is that no matter how bad things seem or get at the time remember that you may need that bridge at some point in the future and without it you may have a difficult time getting across!

I saw this saying the other day......

Apologizing does not always mean you are wrong and the other person is right ....It just means you value your relationship more than your EGO!

And Remember For All Of Your Real Estate Needs In The Bristol Tn Va and Surrounding Area....GoWithRobThomas.com
or Give Me A call at 423-341-6954

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JOSH EVANS *JoshEvansHomes 516-655-5000

Village Properties of Mineola, LLC - Mineola, NY

Good job and thanks. Great idea. Keep up the good work and have a nice day. Remember have fun

Nov 03, 2011 12:53 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Rob,

Ahhhh..I knew I liked you Rob.."Apologizing doesn't always mean you are wrong and the other person is right...it just means you value your relationship more than your EGO!" Love it..so true!!

Nov 03, 2011 12:55 AM

Carol-Ann Palmieri

RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA

"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Good morning Rob. I just love that quote, had never seen it before, but will remember it.

Nov 03, 2011 01:02 AM

Charlie Dresen

The Group, Inc - Steamboat Springs, CO

Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro

Great words of wisdom...so many people let their egos dictate their actions and then that very same ego prevents them from acknowledging it.

Nov 03, 2011 01:02 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks for stopping by ....you all make great points ....Thanks again!

Hope you all have a great day!

Nov 03, 2011 01:03 AM

Michelle Francis

Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA

Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Rob,

So very true! We have had real estate deals my buyers terminated within due diligence and then decided they really did want the place the next week. Good news, we'd been pleasant throughout and the other agent was a smart cookie and got it that my clients just had needed time to wrap their heads around the needed repairs.

All the best, Michelle

Nov 03, 2011 01:40 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good reminder. Some real estate professionals have burned bridges by not maintaining contact with past clients.

Good to hear that you are you are planning to have Chrysanthemums in your garden. You might like this one.

We attended the 51st Annual Potomac Chrysanthemum Show at Brookside Gardens on October 22, 2011. Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Go VOLS

Nov 03, 2011 02:00 AM

Keith Gilkey

Re/Max Chesapeake - Elkton, MD

410-920-7214, Re/Max Chesapeake

Rob, Very good post and a great reminder. Have a nice day!

Nov 03, 2011 03:13 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Rob - I know some people who explode bridges. FUBAR.

Nov 03, 2011 05:21 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Great advice Rob, I agree with this completely

Nov 03, 2011 07:33 AM

Charles Edwards Bentonville

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR

AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Rob, Such great words to live by. I always treat others the way I would like to be treated, even when it stings a little.

Nov 03, 2011 08:49 AM

Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind

KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ

Broker/Owner

HI ROB! Aren't you a good person with a great attitude! My daughter's friend, whenever friction erupts amongst the friends, always says, "Build a bridge and get over it." How true!

Nov 03, 2011 10:35 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks for stopping by ....I appreciate all the comments!

Have a great night!

Nov 03, 2011 12:46 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Rob- I have never heard the saying but do love it. Thank you for our little reminders.

Nov 03, 2011 02:18 PM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

But if you do have to burn a bridge, and sometimes it is necessary, burn it so that there's never a chance of it being rebuilt from either side!

Nov 03, 2011 03:56 PM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Kathy .....I like it also .....Thanks!

Jim ......Good point .....Thanks!
I hope you both have a Great Weekend!

Go Vols!

Nov 03, 2011 11:55 PM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

Great message and wonderful picture.

Nov 04, 2011 02:19 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Ellie ......Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day!

Nov 04, 2011 02:21 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

That has always been my philosophy, Rob. Things are always changing and you just never know.....

Nov 06, 2011 01:50 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Toni ....it's a good one! Thanks!

Nov 06, 2011 10:46 AM

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