Thankfulness is not panicking when things get off course.

We've all been there. Learning still has much more to do with practice and observation than being spoonfed.  I admire your patience Mike! Thanks for sharing this!

Mike, this newbie should be grateful for having you on the other side of her transaction!  I still remember the agents who were kind and those who were stinky when I was new. A lot of the nice ones are still around!

When I read the title of your post I thought the topic was going to be a little different.  Things have gotten a little off course in my career, so I assumed this post was going to be about that.  But I think the sentiment still applies.  Thanks for the advice Mike.  Best wishes to you.

Mike Cooper you ROCK!  This is the proof of a great agent.  Being stubborn, nasty, condescending, uncooperative, greedy and all the other negative adjectives that some people associate agents with, should focus on the fact that most of us are positive human beings trying to do the right thing by the people that we service and that includes another agent who might be struggling.  KUDOS!

Mike Cooper ~ am I worried? Not at all! I'm positive your assistance will take both of you to the finish line in the best possible manner. Most of us have been in your shoes and for those that have walked your race and do it your way -best cross the finish line... (IMO) You've set the perfect example

Hi Mike

I think your title and your final statement said it all. Life's too short to get all bent out of shape when things go awry, which they can and will do, and others will appreciate help when they need it (within reason) as opposed to being treated badly.

Jeff

I was blessed to do business with a wonderful seller's agent on my first transaction.  I told her right up front that it was my first sale and she was beyond patient.  I had a lot of help from my broker as well (a very small firm).  This agent will always remember you fondly for your patience, and let's face it, we never know when we will have to do business with these people again.

Hi Mike, I'm right there with you if the agent is new and inexperienced. From time to time I run into agents who are experienced and yet they exhibit behavior as if they are conducting their very first transaction which can be frustrating.

The real culprit with these type of transactions is really the broker and not IMO the salesperson. It's the broker isn't it, who must review the document and approve its content? 

Off course?  When are things ever on course?  And what would we do if they were?

Says he, with a wink.

I would rather have my broker review my documentation and represent my client right in lieu of getting it wrong and eating crow with the client!

Thank you for being so helpful with this newbie. The world needs more people like you. :) 

Mike, you are the best of the best. This newbie is lucky to have you on the other end and I hope it makes her question what her broker is really doing for her. I always feel for a newbie that is struggling and try to show compassion. That was me at one point. I have no doubt you'll get her through the contract corrections and hope that the 6th time is a charm.

I share your experience with this, and I'm with you - I want to keep the transaction together and moving forward even if it means helping out a little on the other side.  

It can happen at any level of experience...and the dominoes falllll

My attitude would be the same as yours--we were all rookies at one time and needed some extra help and guidance!  Your good attitude reflects well onyou.

Your attitude and patience is admirable! This new agent is lucky to have you on the other side. Others would not be so understanding. You will be rewarded!

Great post. Thanks for sharing..

Kudos to you for helping that new agent get things right.  It's not expected in this business to receive 4 more re-writes of a contract.  I hope it all comes together.  She'll see you as a veteran, trusted agent.  

We have all been off course. You have said what the secret is. Don't panic and keep on plugging along. Work harder and smarter.