Walking Is Good -Walking Away May Be Better

Hi Margaret,
Sometimes I think I held on to difficult clients because I enjoy a challenge. Maybe not the best use of my time or brain power. 😂

Good morning Margaret. Unlike Mark Twain I have met people I did not like. And, when I learned to "walk away" I quickly provided better service to those I liked. Walking away can be a win-win-win. Enjoy your day.

Good Friday morning, Margaret. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and advice. You made me recall a situation when I dropped some investors.

This is the adulting part of the job, and you nailed it. Say no to the chaos and yes to the clients who act like people. Thank you!

Miss Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

I appreciate the sense of Freedom I feel when I decide someone is not a good fit for me to work with and let them know with kindness and grace ... it leaves the door open for opportunities that are a great fit for me. 

I am getting ready to walk away on a listing, meeting all parties next week. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Friday and enjoy your weekend! Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Margaret, I think this is one of the hardest thing for newer agents (and sometimes us older ones too) to learn.  When the red flags are blowing in the wind, the signals are all there, and we look at the size of the potential commission and think "I can handle this".   Not once when I ignored the signals did I look back and not regret that choice.

Thank you, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400, for sharing such insightful advice. Your words really hit home about the importance of recognizing when to walk away and prioritize healthier, more rewarding client relationships. I appreciate you taking the time to share this valuable perspective. It's a great reminder for all of us in the business.

Margaret I would have a hard time defining a client I would walk away from, but when one came along I knew it, and quickly walked away.

My mentor in venture capital always said …”it’s not the deals you make but rather the deals you walk away from that make you successful

Such wise words, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400! Thank you for reminding me of this periodically. This is true for relationships, friendships, and clientships in Real Estate (thankfully, there have only been a few in my career)! Red flags are warnings, not mysteries to solve! 

Absolutely excellent advice Margaret!  Thankfully I learned this early on from my broker and the 'why's of walking away is is far better for business in the short and long run.  I simply don't have the time or energy to deal with toxic folks.  No thanks.

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Hi Margaret,

Good post! Yes we have to realize that losing a sale can be better for our sanity than having a bigger wallet. I had to walk away from some clients as our ethics didn't line up and I wasn't comfortable with them. I lost a sale but could sleep at night!!

Great post, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 , I learned this wisdom fairly early in my career. I am still tempted sometimes to take a project that doesn't seem to feel OK. But my second set of ears and eyes always reminds me the value of time, and that it doesn't come back, and cannot be refunded. 

Fantastic post and points, Margaret! I just got a call from a difficult seller who will likely not be able to Close on the sale of their home. I very politely walked away. I would have been their 3rd agent and you know I love being 3rd agent!! LOL

Can't wait for your presentation on Tuesday! 🎙

Thank you for always keeping us on our toes, including me and always be yourself. I really appreciate you, Margaret’

We have had this conversation recently- it is just too stressful to work with someone who does not see our value. Just not worth it.