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Coffee or Tea, Now or Later……?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Referral Group Incorporated

A great part of determining a plan for moment is deciding if you are ready. To that end, it is always a good idea to find a professional who will ask you the questions you may not have seriously considered, and then help you determine what your answers to those questions mean for you. It's not complicated, it's just a good idea.

Often a good agent asking the right questions can determine if you are really ready to make your move and if you are qualified to do so. Once that is done it isn't that difficult for an agent that listens well to match your wish list with reality and tell you what you can logically expect.

Every buyer wants to immediately see houses. That may be an exercise in futility if the the buyer isn't ready, or doesn't understand the parameters of the process. So will you have coffee or tea, and is that now or later?

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When you think about real estate, it is time to focus. I have helped people for close to thirty years in all areas, and made the process not only simple but enjoyable. Why should you go it alone or settle for less? Call me and find a partner to help, direct and get you where you want to be.

Sheila Anderson

The Real Estate Whisperer...... Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator 732-715-1133

 

Jill Saddler
Draper, UT
Draper Utah Real Estate Professional - 25 years+!

So true - you have to be ready!! Great post! Happy Friday!!

Jan 31, 2014 03:02 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you Jill. Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 03:08 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Debbie. Absolutely.    Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 03:45 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Cute title! Without the right motivation, the timing will, undoubtedly, be later.

Jan 31, 2014 05:23 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Jill. Thank you for the positve comment and your ongoing support. I appreciate that and you. Enjoy the weekend.     Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 05:40 AM
Gina Tufano
Ask Gina & Company with Pearson Smith Realty - Sterling, VA
Ask Gina & Company, Northern Virginia Real Estate

It is not realistic to see EVERY home that is on the market so it is important for buyers (and sellers) to know what they want and to be sure! 

Jan 31, 2014 06:25 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Gina. It's not realistic, in my view, to see anything until or unless the client is focused: otherwise it's just a folly. Thanks for joining the discussion.    Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 06:33 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Sheila~ Fine tuning those questions and truly listening are the skills that a great agent needs to have.

Jan 31, 2014 07:17 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you so much Donna. Have a great weekend.   Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 07:22 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Every time I skip the Buyers Consultation Session, I pay for it through out the entire transaction !!!

Jan 31, 2014 08:55 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Michael. I so appreciate your candor and agree. Pay now or pay later....Thank you for joining the discussion.     Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 09:50 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

"Every buyer wants to immediately see houses. That may be an exercise in futility if the the buyer isn't ready, or doesn't understand the parameters of the process "  I just had to slow down some buyer and they were not happy.  I think in the long run, they will appreciate the fact that we had several counseling sessions to explain the process.

Jan 31, 2014 10:47 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Joan. I hope you are able to close these folks: it is frustrating and I wish you well. Thanks so much for stopping by.    Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 11:05 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

They do want instant . . . so that coffee or tea would be of the instant variety.  Nothing like actually brewing or steeping for maximum rich body and flavor . . . gone are the days.

Jan 31, 2014 11:18 AM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

You just made me think how much I dislike meeting buyers at Starbux because the atmosphere is noisy and nosy. I used to meet with buyers there frequently because the location was convenient for everyone. Maybe some place that serves only tea would be better.

Jan 31, 2014 03:13 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Shiela it is so important to do that evaluation beforing showing homes.

Jan 31, 2014 03:34 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Carla. Sounds good to me. Thank you.

Hello Pamela. I think that meeting clients in a formal place is better: the office or their home....TY

Hi Jennifer. Agreed. TY.

Sheila

Jan 31, 2014 09:27 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Buyers see so much on the Internet and then try to run out immediately. Not a bad idea, but still need to make sure they know how much they can really afford

Jan 31, 2014 11:44 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Exactly Ed. Thank You.    Sheila

Feb 01, 2014 02:38 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Education before showing homes is so valuable.  There usually is no surprises when they know what to expect.

Feb 03, 2014 10:16 AM