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Are You a Lingerer ?

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Do you linger around after you've gotten your buyer and seller to shake hands?

How long should one linger around before the contract's been signed?

Isn't the best advice "Go In...get it over with.....and get out"?

You shouldn't run like the house is on fire...doesn't walking away, after everyone's signed, a bit too quickly arouse negative sentimentality or mawkishness?

You've left the taste of insincere pathos in your clients mouth. Can social conversation kill the deal before the contract's signed?

What are your thoughts?

Many thanks to everyone for your input.

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Kay Perry
Kay Perry, Broker - College Station, TX

I think generally everyone leads a busy life and they are glad when you keep it short although you have to establish repport.

Apr 22, 2008 10:36 PM
Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent

Like most things, it depends. 

I've had situations where the conversation flowed and it was fun and relaxed.  We lingered because it just felt right.   

I had one closing where the seller wasn't there but there was chemistry between the buyer and the closing attorney!  Go figure.  We lingered.

Most of what I sell, though, is foreclosures to investors.  The seller isn't there.  :-)  No lingering

Apr 22, 2008 11:14 PM
Debra Gambill
Weichert Realtor's Southern Coast - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Realtor, N.C. / S.C

Time to get the heck out of dodge and go on to the next person that needs you.

Apr 23, 2008 12:25 AM
Clint Miller
Real Estate Pipeline, Inc. - Missoula, MT
Time is money...why waste money taking the time to sit around and 'chit chat'?
Apr 23, 2008 12:31 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Your absolutely correct, Kay. Rapport is of first rank importance, and the way it's established equally so. Thanks.

Apr 23, 2008 07:21 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst
Socializing is good, Nancy. It creates a comfort level and eliminates some of the barriers. We want to create a relationship of mutual understanding with everyone involved. Trust between us, our customers and our clients means a lot. It's something I place a high value on; much more so than money. Commission is the reward for trust. Thanks for your thoughts.
Apr 23, 2008 07:29 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Good thoughts, Debra. We're headin' for the hills, by golly, and the next listing on the mountain ! Hand 'em the keys, smile and say "it's my aim to please". :-)

Apr 23, 2008 07:37 AM
Eric Kodner
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Eric Kodner Sells Twin Cities Homes - Minnetonka, MN
Wayzata Lakes Realty: Twin Cities, Madeline Island
Rapport is essential.  But I have witnessed a party to a closing make an incautious remark afterward and wished everyone had just split before it happened!  So sometimes, sticking around too long could be hazardous.
Apr 23, 2008 07:44 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst
Clint, if time is money should I send the pastor a bill ? :-)
Apr 23, 2008 07:44 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
David, get the deal done I say, depart with friendliness, and move on. It's not party time. It's business.
Apr 23, 2008 07:44 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst
Good thought, Eric. Your right. Sensitivities can run amuck after the session. Thanks for posting, as always.
Apr 23, 2008 07:47 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Great suggestion, Gary. Everyone benefits from the good nature of the business.

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