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#180984 - 11/11/07 09:09 PM
Well, hasn't this just been a week.
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Registered: 11/29/06
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Loc: Portland, OR
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Hell. I got fired by my first client today, a buyer who felt I was not aggressive enough. I disagree with her on several points, but really I am NOT a shark, and I like that my first clients hired me because I didn't seem like the "stereotypical" agent. I will survive this, and I will be fired and yelled at again, I'm sure. If I were in therapy I could discuss with my therapist why I so very much NEED to be liked by everyone; instead I got into real estate so I can learn some people won't like me and it's okay.
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#180986 - 11/11/07 09:13 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: DebT]
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Registered: 11/12/06
Posts: 1623
Loc: The Beach
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I got fired more than once for not being mean enough. But every time it happened, I was already miserable working with the person - they always knew WAY more about real estate and negotiating than all the agents in Denver combined and had no respect for the process. I don't think I was ever regretful for losing them - well, after a few hours.
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#181012 - 11/12/07 05:44 AM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Perky_REALTOR]
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Registered: 03/26/07
Posts: 252
Loc: NE Ohio
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Hey Deb, I agree with the therapy-thing. I so want everyone to like me, and am just waiting for my first client to fire me. I've had a buyer disappear, but I think it was to check out the other side of town. But it'll happen, and I'll be sad, then angry, then do what your sig says -- not stay down.
This week will be better!!
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#181013 - 11/12/07 05:46 AM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Elecat]
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Registered: 11/12/06
Posts: 1623
Loc: The Beach
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELECAT!
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#181015 - 11/12/07 06:36 AM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Jennifer Allan]
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Registered: 10/14/07
Posts: 1291
Loc: Outer Banks
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Next time strike first. Firing them feels real good. If it doesn't fit, get rid of it.
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#181285 - 11/13/07 04:48 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Real Estate Punk]
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Registered: 10/29/07
Posts: 43
Loc: Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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i have not done it often but when a jerk is being just that i have sent them to another agent. NEXT lol
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#181295 - 11/13/07 05:21 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Real Estate Punk]
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Registered: 09/08/07
Posts: 704
Loc: Nationwide
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I have my buyer's sign the exclusive agency agreement. If they aren't gonna buy with me as their agent, they won't with anyone else either. I just have one question........ if they're not going to buy through you, why would you want to tie the client to you like that? Is there any reward in it for you? Not trying to bust your chops or anything, just truly curious. Linda
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#181341 - 11/13/07 08:19 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Real Estate Punk]
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Registered: 07/27/06
Posts: 3699
Loc: Dayton Ohio
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It will happen, on to the next. This is a competitive business. There are "Sharks" out their but not many. Nobody wants to work with an a$$. So if the client did not like your approach to business, let them go (or let them let you go). On to the next. I have my buyer's sign the exclusive agency agreement. If they aren't gonna buy with me as their agent, they won't with anyone else either. That is the most idiotic, self centered, a$$ holeish comment I have heard in a very long time. I only left out the term retarded because i'm sure that a mentally retarded person would have more sense than your comments.
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#181361 - 11/13/07 10:03 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: DebT]
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Registered: 05/14/05
Posts: 937
Loc: The Milky Way
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Hell. I got fired by my first client today, a buyer who felt I was not aggressive enough. I disagree with her on several points, but really I am NOT a shark, and I like that my first clients hired me because I didn't seem like the "stereotypical" agent. I will survive this, and I will be fired and yelled at again, I'm sure. If I were in therapy I could discuss with my therapist why I so very much NEED to be liked by everyone; instead I got into real estate so I can learn some people won't like me and it's okay. Don't feel bad. I almost got fired by a client, but I fired them first. Who needs someone like that? NEXT!
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#181364 - 11/13/07 10:08 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Real Estate Punk]
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Registered: 11/27/06
Posts: 7685
Loc: PA
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Exactly what is wrong with using an exclusive agency contract? Nothing, but the way you stated it, it seemed like you want to use it as a trap or a weapon. That kind of attitude won't take you far.
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#181365 - 11/13/07 10:15 PM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Perky_REALTOR]
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Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 177
Loc: Portland, OR
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Thanks, guys! I'm learning to let go of this pathological "everyone must like me!" thing  There will be other buyers who will be happier with me and whom I will enjoy more. I sent a nice email to them, the new agent, the mortgage guy who had referred them to me, and my principal, wishing them well. Only the mortgage guy replied, and told me it was classy. Yay!
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#181397 - 11/14/07 06:23 AM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: DebT]
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Registered: 09/08/07
Posts: 704
Loc: Nationwide
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I sent a nice email to them, the new agent, the mortgage guy who had referred them to me, and my principal, wishing them well. Only the mortgage guy replied, and told me it was classy. Yay! Diplomacy, tact, and professionalism are assets. Sounds like you used them well. Good for you! Linda
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#181400 - 11/14/07 06:31 AM
Re: Well, hasn't this just been a week.
[Re: Real Estate Punk]
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Registered: 10/14/07
Posts: 1291
Loc: Outer Banks
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I have my buyer's sign the exclusive agency agreement. If they aren't gonna buy with me as their agent, they won't with anyone else either. These things aren't worth the paper they are written on. Courts are consumer friendly and if you try to sue because they didn't like you and worked with another agent you will lose. The only time these will hold up in court is if they are blatantly using you.
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