Why does being Honest never Win?

I know it's hard but, as you know, it's better not to list than to list at too high a price and have the house sit on the market with your name on it.

Sellers do not want negatives only positives and the customer is alway right. After you have built a rapport, you can bust their bubble.

Cindy, You did win!  You are a winner in my mind and here in the Rain because you are honest. Plus, it is a nightmare to deal with the listing that you should never take.

Cindy - I hear you and have gone through the same thing.  I've learned as torturous as this can don't let things like this to weigh on your mind.  You are better off serving those who appreciate your wealth of knowledge and expertise. 

Cindy, I'd rather not have the listing than KNOW I'm totally wasting my time and money on a home that can't be sold.  You WON by not letting them waste your time and money doing a job that can't be done.  And sorry, but it's our job to let the sellers know what they're going to hear from feedback....and backing up to the community pool WILL be a negative for many buyers.  All those screaming kid noises all summer long??  They needed to know, and I don't consider it negative to warn them that the corner lot, backs up to a retention pond, next to a graveyard, etc. home WILL cause additional challenges to selling.

Cindy, don't let them get to  you. Just keep doing the right thing. It'll all work out. :)

Cindy,

I get this all the time.  I look back as well and check the price and days on market for the listings I lost.  I don't want to carry dead weight.  If the seller is smart, they will be calling you at the end of the listing contract.  They remember you!!

Cindy, honesty is NOT negative, although a seller can take it that way. I divide things into fantasy and reality and don't have time or money or energy to play with people in fantasy land. They can waste someone else's life.

You know you're doing the right thing Cindy, don't let these people bring you down.

Hi Cindy. Continue doing what you are doing. Honesty is a good quality trait. I had an owner contact me a year later after her home didn't sell, since she decided to go with another agent, who had agreed to list her home at that higher price that I recommended against. You probably saved yourself a lot of time and money.

Hi Cindy "In Indy", It can get super frustrating, but being honest is just one of the reasons why you are good at what you do. It's also something that I bet will come back to bite the other agents when this all comes in as feedback as to why the buyer's chose to not make an offer. It really is looking out for the sellers when you are not wanting to waste their time either. Having a home on the market is just no fun..so pricing it right is KEY. Don't let these get you down. Your good at what you do and future sellers will get it...AND their home sold.

and here I thought I was the only one to track 'lost listings!'

It really is our job to tell the truth to sellers and buyers, and it seems to me you're doing just that. I think you should congratulate yourself for being honest, and treat yourself extra-kindly tomorrow!

Don't take it to heart, Cindy.  You can pride yourself on your honesty.  You could have taken the listings and gayly picked up buyers.  In fact next time, I would tell the seller that you would be happy to take their overpriced listing so that you can find yourself buyers.

It is getting harder to pacify they hear what they want and think the home is worth more than it is then get upset when it doesn't sell!

 You have to remember who you are and keep your confidence show them testimonials!

It's hard not to be bitter, but there will always be unrealistic sellers. At least you did not waste your time.

Boy oh boy, I appreciate your honesty. It really doesn't matter how long you do this business, it still hurts some times. My montra has always been, the truth is the truth, you may not like but it's the truth, here are the numbers and they don't lie.

Sometimes it's better to be the 2nd agent in after the homes rippens on the market for a bit..

Have a great day and cheer up!

Knash

Cindy ~ I think that this is everywhere.  Sounds like that second seller isn't really too motivated.  That many days on the market and they still haven't budged.  Keep your head up.  You're a good agent.  When they become realistic, they may call you back.  And don't beat yourself up.  This is a tough market.