Comments on: Know When to Walk http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/ News About Real Estate Social Media, Marketing, Technology Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:13:47 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: The Odysseus Medal competition — Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and technology blog | Realtors and real estate, mortgages, lending, investments http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7607 The Odysseus Medal competition — Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and technology blog | Realtors and real estate, mortgages, lending, investments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:41:49 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7607 [...] in 30 Minutes or LessBrian Brady, Mortgage 911Barry Cunningham, What Would You Do?Teresa Boardman, Know when to WalkSteve Leung, The Anatomy of Generating a Lead Using an E-BookEric Blackwell, What a Seller / REALTOR [...] [...] in 30 Minutes or LessBrian Brady, Mortgage 911Barry Cunningham, What Would You Do?Teresa Boardman, Know when to WalkSteve Leung, The Anatomy of Generating a Lead Using an E-BookEric Blackwell, What a Seller / REALTOR [...]

]]> By: Teresa Boardman http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7418 Teresa Boardman Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:20:46 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7418 Mathew - you bring up another point. The "good fit" thing is why I sometimes say no to buyers. A personality quirk of mine but I have to feel comfortable with the people I work with. I spend a lot of time with my buyers and do a lot of hand holding as many are moving from other states or are first time buyers. If I don't trust them or feel like they don't trust me, I just can't do a good job so I end up interviewing buyers after they get done interviewing me. Mathew – you bring up another point. The “good fit” thing is why I sometimes say no to buyers. A personality quirk of mine but I have to feel comfortable with the people I work with. I spend a lot of time with my buyers and do a lot of hand holding as many are moving from other states or are first time buyers. If I don’t trust them or feel like they don’t trust me, I just can’t do a good job so I end up interviewing buyers after they get done interviewing me.

]]> By: Matthew Rathbun http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7400 Matthew Rathbun Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:10:43 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7400 T, This is one of the most important mindsets that an agent can have in this market. You've done a great job of using your experience to help other agents. That's one of your most endearing qualities. I really appreciate your openness and willingness to share. The concept of having a business plan and only taking on those clients who fit into that plan is a great risk mitigation tool. It all starts with being determined to say "no" if you the client isn't realistic and you aren't a good fit. T,

This is one of the most important mindsets that an agent can have in this market. You’ve done a great job of using your experience to help other agents. That’s one of your most endearing qualities. I really appreciate your openness and willingness to share.

The concept of having a business plan and only taking on those clients who fit into that plan is a great risk mitigation tool. It all starts with being determined to say “no” if you the client isn’t realistic and you aren’t a good fit.

]]> By: Teresa Boardman http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7393 Teresa Boardman Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:28:46 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7393 Ines - I don't renew them all. :) Mike - I hope yu gave them some chocolate so they will remember you and list with you. :) Ines – I don’t renew them all. :)

Mike – I hope yu gave them some chocolate so they will remember you and list with you. :)

]]> By: Mike Farmer http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7390 Mike Farmer Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:13:14 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7390 I have about four in the wings now I've convinced to wait to sell. They are all making improvements to their homes waiting until the market is more favorable. I have about four in the wings now I’ve convinced to wait to sell. They are all making improvements to their homes waiting until the market is more favorable.

]]> By: ines http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7388 ines Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:52:07 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7388 I've never had a problem saying "no" - now Rick.....that's a different problem (I know that's mean). Rick and I sat down today to discuss which listings we are not renewing - it's important to know where you are spinning your wheels and where you are getting results. It's also important to identify which customers you work well for and who really appreciates your expertise. I’ve never had a problem saying “no” – now Rick…..that’s a different problem (I know that’s mean). Rick and I sat down today to discuss which listings we are not renewing – it’s important to know where you are spinning your wheels and where you are getting results. It’s also important to identify which customers you work well for and who really appreciates your expertise.

]]> By: Teresa Boardman http://agentgenius.com/g-rants-insanity-more/real-estate/know-when-to-walk/#comment-7387 Teresa Boardman Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:47:48 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1608#comment-7387 Andy - I have said no when business is bad and it is hard to do but I remind myself that the time that I would have been working on something that is not going to generate revenue could be spent making money. I am not in the business to show houses or to list them, if I want to make money I need to sell them. I am willing to work hard and market the hell out of each and every listing but I am not willing to work with sellers who will not cooperate for any reason. Vicki - the more you say no, the easier it gets. Andy – I have said no when business is bad and it is hard to do but I remind myself that the time that I would have been working on something that is not going to generate revenue could be spent making money. I am not in the business to show houses or to list them, if I want to make money I need to sell them. I am willing to work hard and market the hell out of each and every listing but I am not willing to work with sellers who will not cooperate for any reason.

Vicki – the more you say no, the easier it gets.

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