I see two sides to the coin. I don't evangelize my Christianity because I believe that my character is my witness and I've had plenty of people ask me about my religious views. At the same point, the way I operate is to become friendly with my clients. When we're driving around together or viewing houses, we are always involved in conversation not only about the homes, but about life in general. They know about my family. I know about theirs. Often times I'll talk about someone I met in Church or a Ministry I'm involved in. Not to push religion, but because we talk to each other about our lives, and being a strong Christian is a very big part of my life.

My clients feel comfortable talking to me and have never once taken offense to me talking about my faith. I've worked with Muslims, athiests, etc. and have never gotten into religious battle. One of my best clients doesn't believe in God. She loves the time we spend together looking at property because it's a laid back environment and we talk about everything. She's an incredible source of referrals for me.

It shouldn't be taboo to talk about religion, politics, etc. If it's part of your life and it comes up in day to day conversation, no big deal. People shouldn't hide who they are just for the sake of getting a deal. Again, I don't lock the doors and thump people over the head with a Bible. But I don't hide anything or avoid subjects like that.

If you're true to yourself, people respect that and usually don't get offended.

Hahahaha! Heh, estate, if I had a fish, I'd slap you with it!

I'll let you know if my candidate wins, 'k?

"Please allow me to introduce myself
Im a man of wealth and taste
Ive been around for a long, long year
Stole many a mans soul and faith
And I was round when jesus christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate
Pleased to meet you
Hope you guess my name
But whats puzzling you
Is the nature of my game"

I Sell Real Estate
and get my Client the best price
I negotiate and anticipate
all on your behalf..................

When I started in real estate I was told there are 3 things you do not discuss with clients:

1) Religion
2) Politics
3) Sex

There are other hot button issues as well which I always steer clear from. I am like TexasAgent and handle these things the same way.

Since my faith has become part of my vocabulary, I think it does come up in one way or another with my clients. None have been deterred and a couple have invited me to thier church.

There are those rare occasions, however, when discussing religion or politics or sex with a client might lead to something productive, or even enjoyable.

had to try! I will await your answer

Has anyone ever had this happen from the other side of the fence? I showed some clients a condo and they loved it, but then they met the landlord for their "dog interview" for which I was not present. Apparently he thought their dog was evil or some nonsense and made them pray with him and his wife that it would behave in the condo. They both grew up in Christian homes but were uncomfortable enough to walk away from their perfect condo. I can't say I blame them but what would you have done in this situation?

I'd have probably done nothing, but inside I would have daydreamed about going back to the landlord and giving him a piece of my mind about how I'd never bring anyone to look at any property he owned again! Well, and I would have prayed for the guy to be given some business sense. *rolls eyes*

I would not suggest talking about personal thing like religion and politics, it could turn a lot of people off....

Just mine opinion.

You know... its a bummer when everyone gets all wrapped up in mincing words... I say if Jesus is your Lord and Savior... let it be known... not to try and work the system... but to take every chance the Lord gives you to speak truth and be a light. Religion... its not about religion... its about a relationship with the one and only true God. Ok... I know some of you are going to get all worked up by this statement... well take it up with God. He said it... and I'm just claiming His truths. Yep you guessed correctly... I'm a Christian and love my King. The Lord has blessed my business over and over again... You know when you need to speak up... just let the spirit lead! How you like that apple!

Former broker owners I worked for were "christians" They loved to talk the talk but when it came down to money they screwed over many agents including myself. They did love to promote it around the offices, even setting up a "seminar" by one of the agents to tell everyone the secret to her marketing success. The meeting turned into her saying her business was down because she did not devote enough time to christ, and her business picked up after she added a scripture to all her mailings. My opinion, keep your God at home, it has nothing to do with business.

Illinois, your "People" sound zackley like my Bible Totin' "People" discussed here back in August at:

http://www.agentsonline.net/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/244804/Re_annoying_practice.html#Post244804

Every telephone call or email ended with that sappy and disingenuous "May GOD Bless YOU".

After I left, and Spirits got weak, one of them had to pay to get an Exorcism performed on the Other cuz Satan had somehow found a way to gain entry into the Brokerage !

Sort of but not in Real Estate. This was when cell phones were a luxurary item and was the size of a brick.

I had a co-worker who needed a person for his Churches Volley Ball game. Casual game, they went for beers afterwards, free, it was a social gathering. They prayed before the games began abd prayed after every game. A little odd to me, but hey, thats what they do, I respected their rules.

Then one night we were playing and one of the players jumped up and landed very wrong. I hope I never hear the sound of a leg snapping in half again! It was very obvious that this guy was hurt and he needed 911. It took all I had not to pass out (I'm not the guy you want when a medical emergency occurs).

The first responce from these people were to grab hands, surround the injured victim and pray very loudly. Sure pray for the guy after the ambulance took him away, but while he was in need of help???? I never played with them again.