Some Agents don't realize just how important being well liked is, in this business.
We all know of agents who are difficult to deal with and their career is adversely impacted by not having their listings shown as often...
In this business we all need each other. Being kind, professional, courteous and supporting each other goes a long way in this business. I know that when there is so much inventory to show, and the Buyer's agent has to make a decision between my listing and another agent's, my listing WILL get shown. Being well known as the "easy to work with" Agent scores major kudos within our Real Estate Community.
Just follow my rules:
1. NEVER bad mouth another agent! If you have nothing good to say about the other agent, just don't say anything.
2. Always return other agents' calls promptly.
3. Always go the extra mile for the other agent (offer to bring keys, commission checks, etc).
4. Always brag about the other agent to their clients (this one gets you major kudos, especially when effected in front of all involved).
5. No matter how low the offer, always thank the other agent for it, and let him/her know that you will do your best in presenting it to your sellers (better yet, ask the agent if he wants to present it to them himself).
6. A genuine compliment in a handwritten card after the closing is a lovely gesture. A gift certificate to a nice dinner for two inside the card is even better.
Remember: Without the other Agents' support, you will starve! LOVE YOUR FELLOW AGENTS, AND SHOW IT! THEY CAN MAKE YOU, OR BREAK YOU...
Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection, Mirela Monte
http://www.myrtlebeachhomes.us/
You are so right. Great post. If agents find you to be easy to deal with, friendly and responsive, you will see that they like to show and sell your listings. They even tell all of the other agents in their office how nice it was dealing with you. This is a lot bigger than some agents realize. I will go out of my way to make sure other agents clients here how great I think that they are.
Jennifer, just sell one of my listings, and you'll get your wish.
In the meantime: keep being "easy" and smile all the way to the bank!
Jeffrey, you are so funny!
...Did I mention witty too?
What you mean: "shine on"? (try to read this last line with a heavy accent)
Hi Mirela, I just saw your really nice compliment on my blog, I wanted to say thanks and... the headline of this post caught my eye so obviously I had to read it.
I'm a strong believer in karma and that how we treat others either in our biz or our personal life will come back to reward or haunt us so... I opt for the first option.
P.S. As for the "easy" part, I'll do almost anything for chocolate but I guess I should't say that in public. ;-)
Mirela,
You are so right on! You never know when you are going to be sitting across the table from another agent and you want them to be glad to see you. This way of doing business is ultimately in everyones best interest.
Life is too short. Live it well by spreading a little sunshine to everyone, every day. Everyone will be better off for it, plus+++++++++++++++++ you'll be a lot more successful...
Thanks for the comment, Susan!
Life is too short. Live it well by spreading a little sunshine to everyone, every day. Everyone will be better off for it, plus+++++++++++++++++ you'll be a lot more successful...
Thanks for the comment, Susan!