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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I'm good face-to-face but, when I'm trying to remember someone's name without looking at them, I sometimes stumble...and fall! 

Jan 10, 2018 09:26 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I'm a tard when it comes to names. Normally I will remember your name, and I know how to do it. But the way my mind works, I'll remember your face, your birthday, important and random things about you--and yet I could space on your name. In which case I'll simply say please help me with your name and blame it on my blondeness or age or something else.
What was the question again? :D

Jan 11, 2018 02:25 AM
Rainmaker
2,222,281
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I am really good with faces, names not so good...

Jan 11, 2018 04:28 AM
Rainmaker
760,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I'll never forget a face & I remember most names. When I don't remember a name it makes it awkward to introduce someone I should know! I usually introduce the person who's name I know & hope that the other person says their name & rescues me!

Jan 11, 2018 03:02 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I struggle with names.  I stand at a door repeating the name over and over so when the client comes to the door I say hello to them and try to use their name as often as I can during my presentation to help me remember.  No matter how hard I try, it is a challenge for me.  But I remember the address.  Not sure what the mental block is.  OMG!

Jan 11, 2018 12:03 AM
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231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

horrible, bad, really bad. thanks for the question Bob

Jan 10, 2018 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Horrible with names, though great with faces - HA! - Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS,.  For some reason, that has always been my story, so it's not an 'age thing'.  It doesn't mean I don't remember details about our conversation though, because I do retain that!

Jan 11, 2018 01:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,847,881
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I really stumble with names or remember just as they walk away. Very awkward sometimes.

Jan 11, 2018 12:32 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Once I have written them down I am usually pretty good with names.

Jan 11, 2018 11:04 AM
Rainmaker
957,202
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Yes I stumble on occasion, we all do, some more than others.

Jan 11, 2018 09:01 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Raul!

Jan 11, 2018 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

names remain a point of laughter for me and the other person these days

Jan 11, 2018 07:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,589
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

9 out of 10

Jan 11, 2018 04:58 AM
Rainmaker
5,117,178
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

If I forget I make sure no one can tell I'm stumbling and bumbling!

Jan 11, 2018 03:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Trained by self to be good with names when I became a business alliance group leader.  The sweetest sound anyone ever hears the sound of their own name so it’s very important talent or skill to develop 

Jan 10, 2018 09:33 PM
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Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

I struggle with names... good thing I have my phone... really helps me in many cases to remember all kinds of stuff.  I remember before cell phones, I used to remember, phone numbers, names, etc... but I think like a muscle, if you don't use it you loose it!... :)

Jan 10, 2018 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
717,185
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

It usually takes a few times to get the names right. I wish I was better at it.

Jan 11, 2018 02:30 PM
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86,514
Mike Kelly,CRS,CIPS
The MJKelly Team - Santa Rosa, CA
"One of Sonoma County's Natural Resources"

If I see someone out of context my memory goes blank. I was at a "shower" for a niece and my other niece was sitting next to her, by herself, no kids, no husband, and her hair was a different color and style. I actually introduced myself to her! She blurted out, "Uncle Mike!". So now the rumor is Uncle Mike is losing it! However, clients I haven't seen in sometime leave me going, "Hi! How and the heck are you!". My wife and I have a system; if I don't introduce her she knows I've forgotten their name. She'll either walk away or at the right time stick out her hand and say, "Hi, I'm Mike's Wife Lou Ann. You are?" then I apologize profusely for not introducing my wife (after I've heard their name which usually brings back full recall!). But sometimes I stand there and go huh? But I've been selling/listing now for 40 years and only quit drinking 15 years ago! So much is a haze from the olden days! 

Jan 11, 2018 12:15 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

When I first meet with clients, I bring a folder with various paperwork (I'm not totally paperless). On the front of the folder, I have the name of the person I'm meeting, their email and phone. When I get there, I can glance at the folder and easily see who I'm meeting, and once I say their name a few times, I'm good. Anyone else I meet while I'm there, I jot their name down on the folder as well: Sean, son; Bobby, husband. or whatever.

So the answer is, I can't remember names unless they are unusual but I do have some workarounds. And eventually they stick.

Jan 11, 2018 11:36 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

the older I get the more I stumble, but I used to be very good.

Jan 11, 2018 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
7,871,794
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am not great with names.

Jan 11, 2018 07:51 AM
Rainer
431,132
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Much better with faces. I remember faces all the time, but can't pull the name. Just this past weekend I was at a cafe and there was a lady there. I knew I knew her, but I could not remember from where I knew her. Turns out she was a pre-k teacher of my daughter's.

Jan 11, 2018 07:37 AM
Ambassador
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I try. If I'm not meeting too many people at once, I'm not too bad.  I do work at it!

Jan 11, 2018 06:44 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I am better matching names with faces of those i really do not know. I meet so many people that it becomes hard. I like adding a note next to names i save in my address book, such as where i met them, what type of bussiness relation etc

Jan 11, 2018 06:39 AM
Ambassador
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

It depends on how often I see people that I've been in contact with. 

Jan 11, 2018 06:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

What did you say your name was? I'm bad at times.

Jan 11, 2018 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
914,198
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

It's getting harder for me to recall names, but i have no problem just saying, " Darn, I can't think of your name right now', or something similar  like " I forgot your name".

Jan 11, 2018 05:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,876
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If they have a name tag I'm good.

Jan 11, 2018 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,272
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Names escape me, faces do not.

Jan 11, 2018 03:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ron is better than I am at names.  We each have our specialties...LOL A

Jan 11, 2018 03:07 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'm not bad with names, but I had a mind like a steel trap when I was younger..... 

Jan 11, 2018 06:49 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,225
Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Ssstumble and fall often but trying to be better

Jan 11, 2018 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am not good with names.

Jan 11, 2018 04:10 AM
Rainmaker
2,195,824
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I need to use them in the conversation quickly !

Jan 11, 2018 03:59 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, sometimes. 

Wishing Happy Holidays to all.

 

Dec 21, 2018 03:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I am good. 

Happy Holidays!

Dec 21, 2018 12:32 PM
Rainmaker
1,389,355
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I’m pretty good at remembering names and faces. 

Feb 01, 2018 04:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Usually pretty good

I hope you are having a great year so far and nothing too harsh for your winter :-)

Jan 17, 2018 02:56 PM
Rainmaker
4,968,101
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I have to say stumble for the first two times.

 

Jan 13, 2018 11:46 AM
Rainmaker
5,879,816
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I am better with numbers than names.  At one time I could remember their license plate, but not their name -- SHEEZ!  

Jan 13, 2018 05:49 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I am very bad at names.

Jan 12, 2018 05:54 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I work hard at them but sometimes I have to appologize and ask them again.

Jan 11, 2018 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, - if I have not kept in touch with the client, yes - and there are a few like that.

Jan 11, 2018 08:20 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am pretty good with names and their pronunciations.

Jan 11, 2018 07:46 PM
Rainmaker
1,507,073
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Better at facial recognition.  Names mainly if they are unique.  Back in the late 90s, every woman I met at the club was named Jennifer, so that made my life SUPER easy!

Jan 11, 2018 07:31 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Stumble...Hell, I fall face first!!!

Jan 11, 2018 04:29 PM
Ambassador
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I'm great with names, Peter.

Jan 11, 2018 03:43 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I am good with dog names, not people names.

Eve

Jan 11, 2018 03:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, I'm usually pretty good with names. As I get older I see myself stumble once in a while.

Jan 11, 2018 10:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,242,204
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

not too good. Women change their hair color or do. The assertive type sometimes tell me they told me their name one year ago and they show up at office once a year.

Jan 11, 2018 08:32 AM