I've Looked at Clouds From Both Sides Now

Great blog!  It's not always easy, but it is our responsiblity to guide them through the process, even if it doesn't always line up with their ice cream clouds.  I try to point out the positives in every situation for them.  It usually works.  

Mel-It is funny you used this song for this post which is perfect and fits but the funny part is Michael Jacob's wrote a post a day or two ago and this song popped in my head. Hope you had a great Mothers Day. Love that picture, 

Reality can be difficult for buyers, but it's helpful to remember that "no" is never "no." It's just another way to "yes." Thanks for this post Melinda (Mel) Peterson.

This is why we always attempt to do a Buyers Consultation Session to get organized and create a team effort 

I'm a big fan of Joni Mitchell, among her millions and millions of other fans. :) Contrast is what gives us the ability to make better choices. We need the contrast of the clouds to really appreciate the sun. And often, after too much sun, it's enjoyable to have the respite of rain. All aspects of our lives involve making choices - we have to sift through what we want, and don't want, to focus on making the best choices. I have no doubt you will help your client see the positives in another choice. 

Hello Mel - you have painted a vivid and oh-so-true picture combining your words and the mere mention of that Joni Mitchell song.  An ideal combination.  Well-done.  

"How do we navigate these stormy waters without being viewed as dream killers?" is a very important question! 

When I bought my first home many decades ago, I bought a FSBO. I wasn't a real estate agent then. When I started looking for a property in TX, I wasn't a real estate agent either. I was one of those buyers with a "dreamy wish list." In sum, I went through many real estate agents before I found the right house. Now that I see clouds differently as a licensed agent since my career began in 2003, I definitely keep patience and perspective in mind and if my buyers ditch me, I don't take it personally. But when I succeed, I have referrals for many years. 

Buyers in your area of Oregon would be well served by Melinda (Mel) Peterson 

Melinda (Mel) Peterson - Congratulations. Your post is being featured in the BananaTude Group. Thanks for spreading the benefits of positivity and looking at clouds from both sides now!

What a great ananlogy! I have several Jonie albums but not listened to them in a long time! I recently had a buyer that insisted on only home with land. Absolutely NO subdivisions. Now we are under contract on a brand new home in a new subdivision. Now they see through the clouds!

Managing client expectations vs reality can certainly be a challenge. 

Some buyers can't even deal with: "You know, if you don't get preapproved for a mortgage, you can't really expect to buy anything in this market." Too often the reply has been, "No problem. I know that I can get a loan easily enough."

Argh!