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That All Important Chemistry With Your Clients

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

December 04, 2011 06:29 AM

I contend with the clients we work with we have our IDEAL clients, then the 90% we can work with, then the OIL and WATER clients. The latter do not mix with us.

Remember That All Important Chemistry With Your Clients.

Some people you cannot work with smoothly. They demand too much, they don't like how you communicate with them, you are irritated when their phone calls or emails or text arrives. Cut them loose. Save everyone the hassle. YOU two for some reason are a mismatch. Pass them off to your favorite enemy LOL. Seriously, work to move them on, just not be part of YOUR LIFE.

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Jo Olson

HOMEFRONT Realty - Kettle Falls, WA

Retired - HOMEFRONT Realty @ LAKE Roosevelt

Gary, I had to "fire" my very first client a couple of weeks ago. I didn't even pass them on to an "enemy" they were so psycho!

Dec 04, 2011 07:07 AM

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Great post and message! Also SUGGEST!

Dec 04, 2011 07:20 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

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

Gary, that is one big dog or a very little horse.

Great point. There are those who need to be in control no matter what. Many times it is easier to cut the strings.

Dec 04, 2011 07:31 AM

'The Diamond Group' 'A Cut Above The Rest'

The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams - Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Texas Real Estate

Every once in a while there comes a client that just doesn't fit..........as Brian Buffini says............bye bye now.

Dec 04, 2011 08:22 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Hmmm interesting phrase "then the 90% we can work with, then the OIL and WATER clients" What do you do when you have a bubble gum friend who is running around in the same jar and they say YOU are like OIL and WATER? I have an idea. Shake the jar well. Pour the unusual mixture, SMILE and ENJOY the ride. LOL

Dec 04, 2011 08:23 AM

Thom Abbott

MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA

Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Gary....is that a dog, or a horse? LOL!

I sort of fire people every single day now! Most of my inquiries on my site are for rentals, and if you ever thought Buyers were liars, just try working with a few rental clients. Couple that with $350 co-ops....and Lord have mercy!

Dec 04, 2011 08:34 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

You got it Gary....some folks just arent' meant to work together. I say set them and yourself free. All good will come from honoring oneself.

Featured in BananaTude

Dec 04, 2011 09:07 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Gary..Sometimes the ones that I think I can not work with turn out to be my best clients ..sometimes it is patience we need... however if all else fails by all means hand them over to someone else

Helpfulhannah

Dec 04, 2011 09:29 AM

Eileen Hsu

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Well said...! There are people just don't mesh well with your personality, work to move them on is the motto.

Dec 04, 2011 12:01 PM

Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL

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

Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Gary - and this may happen with no fault on each side. Just sometimes there is incompatibility, and this is just a fact of life

Dec 04, 2011 12:10 PM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Gary...By doing that you are doing a favor for not only yourself but your client as well. Hopefully they will find someone else that they get along with well.

Kate

Dec 04, 2011 12:49 PM

Bobbie Smith

Stroudsburg, PA

570-242-1891

Boy Gary you are so right here. Some people just are not meant to work together and the added stress of working with that type of client sure can "pop you happy balloon" Thanks for the reminder.

Dec 04, 2011 01:41 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Thanks for all the good comments regarding chemistry. BTW that is a real dog that size not compared to a small horse. Horse is normal size.

Dec 04, 2011 01:51 PM

Mark Delgado

houses for rent, Solano County & Glen Cove - Benicia, CA

Benicia and Vallejo, Property Management, rental h

Very very true. Sometimes the chemistry just isn't there and that isn't a failing on our part or a reflection on the client. It just "is" and should be respected.

Dec 04, 2011 02:43 PM

Allison Stewart

St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL

St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

Featured in Realtors Group too Gary-

Dec 04, 2011 11:31 PM

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Gary, any kind of relationship, chemistry is key-if only we could bottle the formula! Thank you for the reminder.

Dec 05, 2011 01:02 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Gary, that's why I'm such a proponent of videos - I think it increases the liklihood of connecting with "like minded" folks - life is too short to spend it with awkward moments and "no win" relationships. Hope you're having a great Monday. D

Dec 05, 2011 01:52 AM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Gary,

Great picture to say what you needed to convey... g

Dec 06, 2011 05:28 AM

Dave Sullivan

Real Estate One - Birmingham, MI

Michigan Realtor with an investor viewpoint

great info thank you for shairing tat individual contact will change everything with your clients.

Jan 03, 2012 06:26 AM

LaNita Cates

REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

Gary - I say this all the time! Put your energy towards the clients that are fun, want your help, listen, communicate and drop the ones that drain your energy, don't listen and do what they want!

Jan 06, 2012 01:49 PM