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A Lasting . . . . First Impression

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A Lasting  . . . . First Impression

“Never forget with every new customer, you have only

one chance . . . just one, to make a first impression.

Plan it, make it all it can be; create a wonderful

 Memory and you’ll create a

customer for life.”

Mac Anderson, founder of Simple Truth & Successories

 

 

As I see it. . . . . . . .

A lasting . . . . first impression

 

The first several seconds of meeting a customer . . . . for the first time becomes critical. Within those several seconds the customer . . . . will make a decision that will either make or break the relationship.

 

In meeting a customer for the first time they will make a subconscious decision within the few several seconds . . . . if the like you . . . .  or will consider doing business with you. If the answer to either one of the questions is no . . . .  there will be no business relationship.

 

Your first impression is a lasting impression with the customers you meet. Within several seconds they will determine . . . . if there will be a business relationship . . . . or just a short conversation.

 

A first impression will either open a door of opportunity for you . . . . or that door will remain closed to you.

 

Be prepared to make a great first impression . . . . and WOW the customer  with the goal of establishing a successful business relationship.

 

You will have one . . . . and only one opportunity to make a . . . . lasting first impression. You will either make it . . . . or lose it within several seconds of meeting a customer.

 

©2016 Lou Ludwig Success Tips, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Great points Lou, not wanting to be a smarty pants... unless they have a memory deficiency you are spot on, Endre

May 17, 2016 04:49 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lou. Such brilliant advice, something that we should all strive for.

May 17, 2016 06:38 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

Your initial first impression with a customer can set the tone for the entire experience...Make it a GREAT one!

May 17, 2016 07:06 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Wise words Lou.  I'm working on trying to improve the first impression that I make.

May 17, 2016 09:16 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lou, such a great reminder, and fun to meet new clients and always put your best foot forward.

May 17, 2016 11:02 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hey Lou Ludwig Having been a salesman for over 50 years I "know" that most sales happen after 7 calls. So the value of a first impression is moot.

Bill Roberts

May 17, 2016 11:56 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good choice Lou...I hope your hump day is a great one too!

May 18, 2016 12:02 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like your quote selection. This is a very good reminder for real estate professionals.

May 18, 2016 02:46 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Lou, As Roy said above i do like your quote selection. First impressions in Real Estate are critical but then again that is true for just about every aspect of living. 

May 18, 2016 06:37 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Lou Ludwig , First impressions go both ways too.  For example, when I go out to eat at a new restaurant, The service and the quality of food plays an important role, whether I return.

Our actions as well as how we treat our clients, make a big difference in our sales.

May 18, 2016 08:26 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No way to change a first impression....it is the most important one

May 18, 2016 10:35 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lou- this is the very basis of staging...creating that all important first and hopefully good lasting impression. 

May 18, 2016 10:58 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

First impressions are lasting impressions. This is so important to know.

May 18, 2016 12:25 PM