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FOREVER GRATEFUL!

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Ponderosa RE

This afternoon, as I fill out my "Thank You" card for a recent closing, I got to thinking about what I should say, rather than the routine message.  I asked myself, "In addition to what I say, what do I want to accomplish with this note". 

It was my least expensive home of the year, being an inexpensive Mobile in a Retirement Park.

Suddenly, I was overcome with  feeling... I wanted her to know, she is as important as a million dollar deal! Question was, how?  After giving it much thought, I decided it's not what I say, but how I make her feel. 

It is important to remember, even our smallest escrow demands equal attention and respect.

I delivered her gift, along with my note of choice.  She was very appreciative and excited.  We spent a few minutes talking about her grandchildren and future plans. 

I also added a small quote in the corner of her card that read, "Forever Grateful".

Which we should all be at all times!

 

Cindy Haskett

Coldwell Banker Ponderosa

Paradise, CA

 

 

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Betina Foreman
WJK Realty - Austin, TX
Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Great post Cindy. Thanks for the reminder. You are right we should all be grateful.

:)

 

Dec 12, 2008 11:04 AM
Maggie Baumbach
Search Homes for Sale in Maryland at HelpShop.com - Reisterstown, MD

Good for you, that is a nice reminder that we need all of our clients.

Dec 12, 2008 03:47 PM
Sasha Miletic - Windsor Real Estate
RE/MAX Preferred Realty Ltd. - Windsor, ON

Hi Cindy, Good post. Thanks for sharing. Keep posting best.

Best - Sash

Dec 13, 2008 12:07 AM
Sergio Rebollo Jr.
Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

Cindy....Welcome to ActiveRain.  This is a great community to network with others as well a great place to learn from other's experiences and knowledge.  I've enjoyed it; I hope you enjoy it as well.  Congrats on your first post.

Sergio Rebollo Jr.
Exit Prime Realty
Coral Gables, FL  33134
305-582-4062

Miami Short Sale Specialist - Profile

Dec 13, 2008 05:17 AM
Keith Elliott Jr
KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA
Principal Broker/Owner

Hello Cindy,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to you!

-Keith

Dec 13, 2008 11:52 AM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes

Hi Cindy and welcome to active|rain.

That sentiment will definitely get you tons of referrals! I say "Never complain and always be grateful"!. Hope you get lots of great ideas from this site and have an incredible 2009.

There are thousands of tips, tools, and tricks of the trade here. Be sure to check them out. Best of luck and see you around.

Dec 13, 2008 06:28 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I like that, "Forever Grateful" I would keep in contact with that person, because I have a feeling she is going to be a huge resource of referrals because of the way you made her feel.

Welcome to the rain and good for you making all your clients feel like a million dollar sale!

Dec 14, 2008 12:41 AM
Everard Korthals
---Preferred Lifestyle Advisors--- - Lancaster, PA
Mountain Realty

Welcome to Active Rain. This is a great place to learn and share with others. IF ever you were to have any questions then feel free to contact us and we'll try to help. Please take a look at our blog for links to valuable information in our sidebar that you can use to navigate this extensive network. Subscribing to our blog is also a great way to read our blog straight from your home pages. We also suggest taking a look at the Active Rain Wikipedia group for resources that may be valuable to you. We hope you have a great day in the Rain! All The Best-

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Dec 15, 2008 09:13 PM
Mike Butson
The Davis Company - Austin, TX
Realtor & Sales Trainer

Nice story Cindy. I look forward to more nice blogs from you.

Dec 18, 2008 05:13 PM