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But it was on the interwebs, so it must be true.

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

I have a client who asks my opinion on everything.  What do you think about Sushi? Fashion? Traffic? Donuts?  And he seemed to value my opinions.

And, as you probably know, I'm not a shy guy... I have opinions, and I'm happy to share them.  Sometimes when asked, and sometime even when not asked.

So I found it surprising when he asked me a real estate question, and then quickly dismissed my response, because he found a differing opinion on some random internet website.

My credibility fell to zero, 'cause I disagreed with some shiny, site.

Heavy sigh.

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 ALAN MAY, Realtor®   
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 2934 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Office: 847.869.7300      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com
Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate • Licensed in Illinois

   

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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Oh My!  And, when your opinion really mattered he dismissed you?  Ugh!

Feb 19, 2019 11:49 AM
Alan May

yep... that's what it was.

Feb 19, 2019 08:00 PM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Time will pass and your friend will realize you were right. Stick to your guns!

Feb 19, 2019 12:54 PM
Alan May

prolly after he purchases a home with someone else...

Feb 19, 2019 08:00 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Alan- I am always befuddled when someone asks for my opinion and then categorically dismisses it. Why ask if you have no intention of listening. 

Feb 19, 2019 07:26 PM
Alan May

I can understand if they had competing opinions, from like sources... but hmm... some random internet guy?

Feb 19, 2019 08:01 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have heard people say that sirree says it was and so it is gospel

Feb 19, 2019 08:35 PM
Alan May

Siri is just another version of the interwebs.

Feb 20, 2019 05:21 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Alan.  That's exactly the way my credibility is with my wife.

Feb 20, 2019 04:50 AM
Alan May

mine, too.

Feb 20, 2019 05:21 AM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

It makes you wonder doesn't it.  Why even ask in the first place?

Feb 20, 2019 10:13 AM
Alan May

Why, indeed.

Feb 21, 2019 09:48 AM
Zurple Marketing Team
Zurple - San Diego, CA
Zurple, Client Generation Software for Agents

How unfortunate. That's the nature of the beast, there are even people who disagree with their doctors based on what they found on google! You know what's more uninformed than FSBOs? DIY Dentistry. 

Feb 22, 2019 07:21 AM
Alan May

yep... please don't confused my many years of experience with your google search.

Feb 22, 2019 09:27 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

My Country Dad always used a saying about someone who is a waste of time, "that's a horse than can't be rode".

Mar 02, 2019 12:16 PM
Alan May

yep... my father-in-law (from Savannah) had many similar 'truths'.  "That dog won't hunt".

Mar 04, 2019 05:28 AM
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