One of my prospective sellers called me this morning. We had met on Saturday. He has a nice home in my farm area, River Bend.
"Ken, I appreciate your time on Saturday, but my wife and I decided to go in another direction with selling our house. We decided to use another Realtor," he said.
"Hey, I thank you for the call. I must say, I am a little disappointed, but good luck to you. If you do ever need anything or have a question, call me anytime," I responded before hanging up the phone.
A little disappointed. But no more.
We had a good meeting on Saturday. It wasn't great.
I can tell when someone really likes me or just sort of likes me. He was in the sort of category.
And that's OK.
So he chose another Realtor.
It was probably a good move.
If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it.
Ken
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Ken --- wasn't it nice they had the respect for you -- enough to call you and really treat this like a business decision??? That's ok --- another one will come around. You must be doing something right in order to attract the clientle that has manners and professionalism??? I think so.
Ken- You are right "if the shoe does not fit..." We find that we do not make a connection with every prospect- I have written a few blogs about just the same thing in the past few weeks- It seems that it works out for the best in most cases. I am glad you are doing the Mr Mom thing too. it is time with your daughter that you will never forget!
Hi Barbara and Patricia. Thanks for stopping by.
Things are getting better quickly, I feel. We are on the right path.
Ken
Ken -- Of course, you're right. You won't hit it off with everyone and it's a credit to you that at least this potential client was courteous and respectful enough to let you know.
Ken,
It's great that he called you, I would always ask why they chose the other Realtor you can learn a lot.
All the best!
That's nice they respected you enough to let you know they chose another realtor as opposed to you seeing the listing on the hot sheet ... I really hate when that happens.
Hi Patrick, Kevin, and Sharon. This doesn't happen too often. Odd. But ok.
Ken
Ken, good attitude! It is rare that the client were upstanding enough to call you. Better luck next time.
Hi T+D. Thanks for stopping by. It was not meant to be. Yet.
Ken
Ken, Yes it hurts a little when it happens. Sometimes it is a good thing, but you have to let it go and say...next. The next one you will get. Nice they called.
Ken, Yes it hurts a little when it happens. Sometimes it is a good thing, but you have to let it go and say...next. The next one you will get. Nice they called.
It's great that he called you, I would always ask why they chose the other Realtor you can learn a lot.
Hi Ken,
I agree with Kevin O'Shea on both of his points. This sounds like a listing that you came very close to landing. If you can find out why they went with someone else, it could help you in the future.
Hello Ken, I like your phrase "If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it." We are in the people business more than we are in the real estate business and there are so many different personality styles. I may borrow your phrase sometime. All the best to you.
Yes, it is always hard to swallow. Another one will come along and who knows this one may come back around in 3-6 months. They must have thought highly of you to call you and let you know without going MIA like some may do and then the next time you drive by their house you see another agent's sign in the yard. Take care!
Morning Ken,
Now that man was a real professional, he didn't leave you hanging. We can't be all to everyone, that's just a fact of life.
There will be others and hey, who knows, maybe they will find that they should have given you first shot after all.
Hi Hal, Teresa, Deborah, NYL, and Jacquie. Thanks for stopping by.
It was good he called. No worries!
Ken
I too appreciate the courtesy call so I wouldn't continue chasing him for nothing. That's even more hurtful. You handled the situation well.
Hi Latonia. Thanks. Everything is all good.
I will be ready if he needs a realtor down the road.
Ken
Ken-You were so right!
How are things going with Keller Williams?
Joe
Hi Joe. Thanks for stopping by. Still figuring my way. Spending most of my time with my daughter. Fitting in my real estate.
Ken
Ken, That is a bummer. did you ask why they chose to go gin the other direction?