http://www.sarasotahomesforsalenow.com/orlando-real-estate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orlando-real-estate Sarasota Real Estate - Empowering Buyers & Sellers With A+ Service & Information! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.sarasotahomesforsalenow.com/orlando-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-360 sarasotarealtor Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:10:16 +0000 http://www.sarasotahomesforsalenow.com/?p=1992#comment-360 Yesterday, a lady confirmed exactly what I'm saying in this article: TRUST matters to potential customers. On a bank-owned property I'm listing, I sought out neighbors to help with my initial research. One lady told me she "hates" realtors. Naturally, she didn't want to talk with me. Instead of walking away and chalking it up as one lady's opinion, I asked her why she "hates" realtors. She rolled her fingers (making the $money$ sign) while saying "They're greedy and they lie." I listened to her, not trying to counter or rebut her. I listened to her (and in my mind I agreed with her). Is it any wonder the survey above shows people want a realtor they can TRUST? I listened to this lady who kept apologizing for her poor English (though I could understand it fine). I think realtors think they're too busy to slow down and listen to people. Give them a chance to talk and be heard. By shutting my mouth and not repeatedly glancing at my watch (or texting while the other person is talking) I received valuable information about the property for which I was seeking information. I also received a referral to a friend wanting to buy a house. When it comes down to it, it's simple: Show common courtesy toward others. Listen to them. Don't talk while they're talking. Don't text. Don't take other phone calls. Yesterday, a lady confirmed exactly what I’m saying in this article: TRUST matters to potential customers. On a bank-owned property I’m listing, I sought out neighbors to help with my initial research. One lady told me she “hates” realtors. Naturally, she didn’t want to talk with me. Instead of walking away and chalking it up as one lady’s opinion, I asked her why she “hates” realtors. She rolled her fingers (making the $money$ sign) while saying “They’re greedy and they lie.” I listened to her, not trying to counter or rebut her. I listened to her (and in my mind I agreed with her). Is it any wonder the survey above shows people want a realtor they can TRUST? I listened to this lady who kept apologizing for her poor English (though I could understand it fine). I think realtors think they’re too busy to slow down and listen to people. Give them a chance to talk and be heard. By shutting my mouth and not repeatedly glancing at my watch (or texting while the other person is talking) I received valuable information about the property for which I was seeking information. I also received a referral to a friend wanting to buy a house. When it comes down to it, it’s simple: Show common courtesy toward others. Listen to them. Don’t talk while they’re talking. Don’t text. Don’t take other phone calls.

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