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What a Nice Compliment! But I Don't Have The Listing ...

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Dagny's Real Estate

What a Nice Compliment!   But I Don't Have The Listing ...

I called tonight for an appointment to show a home in Wilton tomorrow.     I did not look up the homeowner's name, as it was an estate... it said to call the owner.... daughter?  son?   I figured that I didn't know whoever it was...  

Not a mistake -   I did not know the "owner" - but they knew of me!   I called, saying in my normal way, - "Hello this is Dagny of Dagny's Real Estate.   May I show your home tomorrow-----    ."    The owner said, "Dagny!   Of course!    We know all about you!  We almost asked you to list our house, but.."  

I got gutsy, and asked why not?   Bradley Hubbell House in Easton CT

She answered very nicely that she had been shown some homes by another Realtor last year for her mother before she passed away, so they did use that Realtor.   "But," she said, "We know all about you!"

She then went on to chatter all about her mother and the last few years of troubles.      Since this daughter lived in London, and was the only daughter, things were hard from far away.    

She will be at the house tomorrow, so I will meet her and find out the good things about her mother's house.   She will explain the reasons that her mother would not leave the house for the convenience of a condo.    

I have been marketing to the entire town now for many years, and it's nice to see someone have such a nice reaction to my name.   

What a Nice Compliment!   But I Don't Have The Listing ...

Comments (16)

Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Dagny Eason it's a good beginning - and the business will come with that 'nice compliment'.

Aug 23, 2014 01:36 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

A moral boost is one thing, but a business gain on top of that is amazing if you can get it! :

Aug 23, 2014 01:45 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Praful Thakkar I am sure the easier business will come as I build my reputation and my branding in towns close by.  It has slowly been building....

Aug 23, 2014 01:49 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Laura Cerrano It will come - it has on the internet already, but it's nice to see it happening with the locals in town.

Aug 23, 2014 02:04 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Hi Dagny Eason Nice when your GOOD reputation precedes you! Good luck with the showing

Aug 23, 2014 02:45 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Dagny, Laying the ground work establishing your reputation pays such huge dividends that one or two fewer listings won't affect your long term success. 

Aug 23, 2014 04:48 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Dagny, perhaps we all feel that unique pang with your story. Nice to have the compliment, but also nice to be remembered enough for a call on the listing. Somehow, we in the field have an awareness consciousness about the matter that does not necessarily extend to former clients, leads, friends, etc. Their loyalty does not always go there. Good wishes on your showing.

Aug 23, 2014 04:51 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Dagny. The ultimate compliment would of course been, that they listed the home with you, but I suppose the next best thing was the compliment that they did give you.

Aug 23, 2014 07:42 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Dagny.  Bummers.  I hate when that happens.  You want to shout out "I work on commissions not compliments".

Aug 23, 2014 07:55 PM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

... and when you sell it you can ask for a google review from both the seller and the buyer since they'll both love you so much. ;-)

Aug 23, 2014 09:09 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, that is a nice compliment.  And, while you can't win them all, it shows that your marketing and blogging is working.

Aug 23, 2014 09:27 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

It's nice to receive the compliment Dagny. We never know whose "watching" us. Hope it's the right house for your buyer..

Aug 23, 2014 10:09 PM
Jenna Dixon
Momentum Real Estate Group LLC - Marietta, GA
55 & Over | New Constructions | Horse Farms

It is a nice compliment and I'm sure if you sell her mother's house as a buyer's representative she will remember to call you/recommend you the next time!

Aug 28, 2014 12:50 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Thanks all!   I showed the house, and it may be right for the buyer!  We will see.....

Aug 28, 2014 01:12 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Dagny, I guess it shows that your marketing is working if people know who you are, and your reputation precedes you. You can't win them all, but I am sure you are going to win a lot of listings because of your efforts.

Sep 02, 2014 05:51 AM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Dagny, I feel your pain. It's nice to hear they know who I am but a little discouraging to know that they didn't call me for the listing. We must both keep on smiling!

Sep 02, 2014 03:12 PM