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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The customer isn't always right but they are never wrong...richfuscious

May 28, 2016 06:26 AM
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3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Of course it is not true. What is true is that we are expected to treat customers as though they are right.  We certainly don't want to treat customers like they are wrong.  

May 28, 2016 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
556,790
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

The customer is NOT always right but, . . . . .

you must ALWAYS make them think  they are !

If not, they won't be YOUR customer much longer.

May 28, 2016 11:52 AM
Ambassador
1,452,819
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

No, I do not agree with this any more.  Back in the day when people had common sense and were decent and courteous, yes.  But now?  No way!

May 28, 2016 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

In their mind, they are always right.  Unfortunately, them being right doesn't mean that the facts of the matter will agree with them.  A wise being, Ambassador Kosh, once said "There are three sides to every argument: your side, their side and the truth."

May 28, 2016 07:04 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Nope, it's not a truism - it is however the way to provide good customer service

May 28, 2016 11:09 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No.  The customer is always the customer. They are not always right. Next!

May 28, 2016 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No the customer is not always right , BUT the customer is always the customer and MUST be treated that way at all times ! 

May 28, 2016 09:33 PM
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6,393,584
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

No, and far to many abuse salespeople who try to live by this rule.

May 28, 2016 08:26 AM
Rainmaker
533,993
Robert Havana
Park and Protect- Alberta Real Estate License Parking - Calgary, AB
Alberta Real Estate License Parking

"the customer is usually uninformed"

May 28, 2016 07:15 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't believe that the customer is always right... we just have to figure a way for them to think "the right way" was their idea and not ours.

May 28, 2016 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
466,778
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Good morning Fred, the customer is always right but I do not have to agree.

May 29, 2016 11:31 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

they must have been selling fresh fruit!!!  

May 29, 2016 06:05 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Richie Maggar and Kathleen Daniels summed it up well.

May 29, 2016 01:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

When a 'customer' becomes overbearing and demanding, that's when they cease to be a customer

May 29, 2016 12:31 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

They think they are always right but in today's world not the case!

May 28, 2016 11:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I guess today we should ask Mr Macy.  Judging from the stores I see today, I think both of them would be very disappointed.  

May 28, 2016 11:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It depends on their attitude. Nice, kid and sincere gets more than rude and nasty

May 28, 2016 10:16 PM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Not always, but we should respect their right to think they are.

May 28, 2016 10:13 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No but you need to understand the perspective of the customer.

May 28, 2016 09:07 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

May 28, 2016 08:54 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

No one is "always" right.

May 28, 2016 08:36 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No. The customer has a right to their opinion and their decision but they are often misinformed and need a god agent to set them right.

May 28, 2016 06:40 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

If we are to succeed, then the customer is always right. However, the truth of what I am thinking might be totally different.

May 28, 2016 02:30 PM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

nooooooooooooooo. but , turning the situation around into your favor is the key

May 28, 2016 02:29 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

of course they are not.  HOWEVER, I do believe that every reasonable attempt should be made to make customers satisfied.  But sometimes that just doesn't work.

May 28, 2016 01:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

No. Our clients hire us for our advice especially when they go down a wrong path.

May 28, 2016 01:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Absolutely not, but we always play it by ear and possibly meet in the middlle.

May 28, 2016 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

The customer is always deserving of respect. And Marshall was . . . also. 3:)

May 28, 2016 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
519,324
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

On rare occasions when a client pulls this out and insists on their way, I just explain that they may be right, but they are no longer my customer.  We often have good reasons, legal and ethical reasons why we can't do what someone wants. When this happens, if they insist they can just go elsewhere. 

May 28, 2016 12:59 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

of course not - but it is still good business to keep saying that

May 28, 2016 12:41 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Richard Weeks - I'd say, it depends who the customer is...lol!

May 28, 2016 12:33 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

They are not always right but it's important to treat them as if they are -you don't want to make them feel stupid

May 28, 2016 11:57 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Whether the customer is right or not, if you want to "make him wrong" it could cost you - in my market you could be talking about tens of thousands of dollars in a brokerage fee you don't earn while being right.

May 28, 2016 11:45 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

They are not always right, and it is your job to negotiate/explain/educate/compromise. 

May 28, 2016 11:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on the situation.

May 28, 2016 11:25 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Nope, but we can't make it obvious.

May 28, 2016 10:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, but it's best to make them think so. 

May 28, 2016 09:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin I like Kathleen Daniels answer.

May 28, 2016 09:45 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

They are right in their own mind. I will let them know if I don't agree but tell them it is their decision.

May 28, 2016 09:24 AM
Rainmaker
2,810,149
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Fred - They certainly are, up to the point that they're so wrong they aren't cutomers anymore. Then they get the hook.

May 28, 2016 09:00 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Mashall Field, now Macy's was a retailer that had to treat all customers alike.

We realtors are independent contractors and does just so many deals a year. Those who do not abide my code of ethics do not get the grease.

May 28, 2016 08:57 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Kathleen Daniels nailed it with her answer.  You have to treat them like they are right.

May 28, 2016 08:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Fred, I have to believe this is so because when I am the customer my choices are never questioned.

May 28, 2016 07:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I do but I have a system of core values that are in place before I decide to work with someone.

May 28, 2016 07:12 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

My father always said that to me.  So think so.

May 28, 2016 06:46 AM