What I learned in Real Estate this week...........
It's another edition of What I learned in Real Estate this week. Most are events that happened to me personally, some are things I just heard about, I hear stuff, OK?
So, I here's what I learned (or relearned) recently....
- Sometimes at the closing table, you will find yourself listening to the ODDEST of conversations, just go with it.
- No matter how much we beg & plead, some agent's drag their feet when changing the status of a home. Won't call if they see you have it scheduled, they just DON'T CARE about your prescious time or your client's disappointment if the home is ALREADY sold but they HAVEN'T UPDATED the status. Period!
- It amazes me what folks leave behind in foreclosed properties.
- You might think you have the perfect agent to refer someone to, they have to make that decision for themselves though, apprently.
- Losing out on a home will make you think about putting in an offer on the next one MUCH QUICKER.
- Wells Fargo's short sale department still leaves something to be desired. Ok, alot.
- Don't think you are doing a client any favors by assuming they know what you are talking about, ask them, explain the process, give more information than necessary.
- A small, thoughtful "Welcome Home" present to a seller or buyer can mean so much to them. Sometimes, it really is the little things!
- Never, ever tell a homeowner how many days it will take to sell their home, you aren't a fortune teller.
AND! My last lesson from last week:
- If something works, stick with it, if it doesn't, ditch it.
Kristin Moran
Specializing in San Antonio & surrounding cities
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RE/MAX Access - Realtor®/Owner
KristinMoran@Remax.net 210.313.7397 www.SistersThatSell.com
Buy a home from me, use the truck to move for free!
Yep, we learn something new every day in this business. I like you you made a weekly post out of it, what a great idea.
Kristin-it's an amazing business always something to be learned! Thanks for sharing.
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Great topic to blog about! I hope you don't mind if I copy it....
Hey Justin - I try to but some weeks there's just not alot of new or exciting stuff to write about!
You got that right, Adrian!
Of course Julie! Copy away! THanks for stopping by.
Sounds like some really good lessons to learn or relearn Kristin :)!
Sometimes you just have to smile and nod to get past it...
Great lessons Kristin...ya never know what each day will bring in this business =)
Brenda - did I misspell relearn? I dropped the hyphen, thanks!
Donna - you said it lady!
Jeanna - right on!
Huh? I have no idea if you misspelled anything, lol :)! Glad I could help, lol :)!
Hi Kristin, Very interesting week you had. I can certainly relate to quite a few of those things, but the one the is so upsetting is when agents fail to change the Status in that MLS. Now, I get in the habit of calling before I go out to show because I don't want my buyers to be disappointed.
I really enjoy your blogs. This series is so informative and really helpful. I'm a full time student at the School of Hard Knocks, and love learning from everyone's trials and tribulations. Thanks for sharing!