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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Remember it's not personal and keep the overall needs of the client in mind.  It's a temporary thing and they only have as much power over my mental state as I allow them to have.  And maybe it helps to be an engineer :)  Bill

Aug 24, 2016 11:30 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Don't let them bully you or get you sidetracked, stay on message relentlessly.

Aug 24, 2016 11:32 PM
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Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I nip that in the bud right up front.... I don't deal with that type of agent.... if I feel it's going sideways after the transaction begins, I'll deal directly with the buyer....

Aug 24, 2016 11:05 PM
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

The same way I deal with difficult people in any profession:  I consider the source and do not ever lower myself to their standards. 

Aug 25, 2016 12:45 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Actually I switch from verbal to email communication only. That way I don't have to hear the venom & off the topic comments they seem to make.

Aug 25, 2016 12:17 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Do your job as best you can, communicate often and in a timely manner and be as nice as possible no matter what

Aug 24, 2016 11:37 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Kill them with kindness! 

Aug 24, 2016 11:09 PM
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Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

I pass them on to my team leader - I don't deal with them very well

Aug 25, 2016 01:23 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I'm armed and no how ot use it

Aug 25, 2016 12:48 AM
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Jeff Pearl
Samson Properties / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Don't lose your temper.

Aug 25, 2016 12:19 AM
Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky,
Property Management International-Destin - Inlet Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

What is your definition of difficult?  I like Debe Maxwell 's comment.  It takes all types and you need to be prepared to deal with them accordingly.  Keeping control of the negotition, not letting it get out of control is something I strive to do.  

Aug 24, 2016 11:46 PM
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Treat it as a class in tolerance. Also, ponder what caused them to become that

Aug 24, 2016 11:31 PM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

We won 't let another Realtor intimidate us, and we let them know it!

Aug 24, 2016 11:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Keep cool and remember your Ethics!

Aug 24, 2016 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Harry F. D'Elia - it's all in the best interest of MY client! 

Deal with this agent professionally - and that should be it!

Aug 28, 2016 03:03 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I give it a couple of trys and then I go to the Broker.  The agent is told this after the 1 st issue

Aug 28, 2016 02:09 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Patience.

Aug 27, 2016 12:02 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Get thru it and remember them for next time.

Aug 26, 2016 11:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,321
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I send Guido.  

Aug 25, 2016 11:42 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Focus on the end result and hope it comes sooner than later.   

Aug 25, 2016 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Counting to 10 more than once when your real desire is to give them an attitude adjustment with your right and left hand!

Aug 25, 2016 11:24 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
Rainmaker
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

What ever needs to be done, I do.  If the other agent hasn't ordered title, I send it in. I keep in touch with Lenders and my Client.

Aug 25, 2016 01:45 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I play my game they better bring their best.

Aug 25, 2016 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Patience. This too will pass in time. Do what you have to do to get it to close.

Aug 25, 2016 12:22 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Nasty agents can be really great blog fodder. 

Aug 25, 2016 12:04 PM
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Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Stay focused on what's best for your clients.  Getting the deal done may require that you tolerate verbal abuse and/or obstructive behavior from the other agent, but just suck it up and see it through.

Aug 25, 2016 11:22 AM
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Sandra Steele
Wise Choice Properties, Sedona/Verde Valley Branch - Cottonwood, AZ
Integrity, Knowledge - 37 Years of Experience!!!

Try to stay calm and professional.  If the agent is too difficult, contact their Broker for answers.  It is best to try to be nice instead of getting into an argument.

Aug 25, 2016 10:28 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Find their weakness...the one that makes them break down, and get nice. 

There's one agent I ask about the family pets. That agent turns all sweetness and nice. I even ask to have pet photos sent to me. 

Aug 25, 2016 09:34 AM
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Cheryl /D'Marcicus Childress-
Keller Williams - Richardson, TX
"The Childress Team"

I just pass them on to my husband. It works better that way.

Aug 25, 2016 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Harry F. D'Elia A call to their broker.

Aug 25, 2016 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
774,356
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

ASk the managing Broker to talk to the other agent's managing Broker. This usually facilitates a more positive response.

Aug 25, 2016 08:43 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Stay focused on the task at hand and keep my eyes on end goal. 

Aug 25, 2016 06:30 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Stay focused on the task and keep your cool.  If necessary, put everything in writing and don't deal with them on the phone.  You will have a paper trail of your communication and that may keep them more on a professional level. 

Aug 25, 2016 06:25 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Poison them with an upbeat attitude and kindness. 

Aug 25, 2016 05:38 AM
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LeAnn Sink - Realtor Knoxville, TN
United Real Estate Solutions - Knoxville, TN
#ThinkSink when you need an agent.

You know what, I've had a couple of those and I simply asked them a question that made them feel important, like I was desiring their expertise in something. Even though I may not have needed their help or their opinion, when you treat them like they aren't scary beasts, they lighten up and "out of the blue" become helpful!  Reverse psychology......Yeah, I studied psych in college. 

Aug 25, 2016 05:13 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Do everything properly on your end without giving in to emotional taunts.

Aug 25, 2016 04:30 AM
Rainmaker
280,649
Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

All communication in writing.  If it ain't in writing, it never happened. 

Aug 25, 2016 04:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,547,084
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Get their broker involved and request another agent be assigned.  Been there, done that.  Seller almost didn't pay him his commission (out here seller can refuse to pay either side at any point during the escrow process).

Aug 25, 2016 04:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Stay cool, calm and collected. Document everything. Don't engage in histrionics.

Aug 25, 2016 02:13 AM
Rainmaker
824,029
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
California Real Estate Specialist

A cool head and patience.

Aug 25, 2016 12:09 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debe Maxwell took the words out of my head (long distance)!  Deluging someone with kindness shows them you are not the enemy.  A

Aug 24, 2016 11:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Debe Maxwell gave you the best answer.

Aug 24, 2016 11:34 PM
Rainmaker
472,264
JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

I find the most difficult agents are ones that don't have many transactions under their belt. They don't know enough about what it takes for everyone involved to get the deal closed. They don't know what some terms mean or why certain things might be required.

If they have no respect for me; I ignore them and get my job done with the rest of the folks involved.     

Aug 24, 2016 11:15 PM