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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I am a multi dimensional person.  I am okay with being vulnerable and allowing people to see who I am, what makes me tick, what makes me happy, what I will tolerate, what I will stand up and fight for, as well as my lack of patience for certain things.  I'm okay with some people not liking that.  

Feb 24, 2018 07:46 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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    Not good:   "Tell me what I want to hear.  Otherwise be quiet!"
    

   Good:   "Thanks in advance for taking time to answer my question.  Even if it's just to acknowledge that you saw it, I appreciate your stopping by."

Feb 24, 2018 08:31 AM
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Richard L. McKinney P.A.
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It's not what you say, it's how you say it.

So if you are asking the right questions, in the right way, you are actually building rapport with the other person. I think of it more like pacing and leading the customer to an educated decision and not necessarily selling.

Feb 24, 2018 07:42 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Way too deep for a Saturday...

Feb 24, 2018 09:00 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

The way we respond to the questions posted on this forum gives an insight into who we are. Whether the answer is thoughtful, introspective, flip, humorous, critical, sarcastic, complimentary, etc. has to with the question and the manner in which the respondent is interpreting the question.

Feb 24, 2018 07:15 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Well, yes. I'm wondering if this Q has to do with the other Q that got deleted this morning. In fact, while I was typing a comment - poof!

Some people ask the question just hoping to get the answer they want if that is what you are referring to.

Feb 24, 2018 06:56 AM
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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

Authentically me, politely blunt, honest...some times restrained diplomat and occasionally ferociously sarcastic.

Feb 24, 2018 09:34 PM
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Bob Crane
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I look at these questions as being more of a How do you do experience than any real sharing of info, and I am perfectly fine with the variation of professionalism and social interaction.

Feb 24, 2018 08:50 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The art of asking questions is a long term process, and requires continuous thought.

Feb 24, 2018 08:22 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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I think that anything we write on the Internet should represent us in the light we wish to be represented. Regardless of whether it's an answer to a question, or a post, or a comment on a facebook meme. If we want to be seen as an argumentative, know-it-all, then we should write that way. And if we wish to be seen as classy and professional, then that's the way we should be. And of course the in-between is appropriate as well.

Feb 24, 2018 07:02 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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Moi, chere? You gotta take the wheat with the chaff, baby!

Feb 24, 2018 07:38 PM
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Liz and Bill Spear
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I think it needs to be a good representation of us.  Play nice in the sandbox, disagree if appropriate, but with civility.  A little baffled that a question I answered last night had apparently been deleted by morning.  It's a missed opportunity for social engagement in the community to pull the question.

Feb 24, 2018 12:44 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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Ideally, every comment online should be meaningful. But Life is not perfect.

Feb 24, 2018 09:29 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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You are very wise and Think some questions are not into real estate that much.

 

Feb 24, 2018 09:15 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Richie Alan Naggar - Selling is something I still need to learn!

Sharing and caring go together, isn't it?

Feb 24, 2018 08:47 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

You can't hide your true self here on AR very long. Read someone's blogs over time, see their comments, and you make a judgment. Interestingly, I've noticed that some came in strong when they first started on AR, and have softened their stance a bit. Others are who they are.

Feb 24, 2018 09:49 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Feb 24, 2018 07:52 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Richie,

You are correct, it is a fine line.  Some questions require more time and more prose that I want to reply with.  A

Feb 24, 2018 07:46 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Some questions are easy to answer in a few words.  Others take much more time and sometimes more than I'm willing to spend.

Feb 25, 2018 06:34 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Heavy !

Feb 25, 2018 06:21 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I call it business bonding with empathy but no, I don't want to know sordid details of your devorce.

Feb 25, 2018 05:19 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I like Kat’s Answer

Feb 25, 2018 05:02 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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I like to give my opinion and it may differ from the opinion or the tone previously stated.

Feb 24, 2018 09:55 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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I treat others as I wish to be treated - that goes for my personal life, my business life and includes my social commentary. 

There are MANY to whom I would never refer business,because I see them quite often committing social media suicide with their snarky remarks. 

Conversely, the social appeal, or lack thereof, can be read between the lines more often than not. That impression keeps readers from making a mistake by hiring those who don't hesitate to be hurtful to others. 

Just MHO!

Feb 24, 2018 09:22 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Yes, a little bit of both; all in good taste.

Feb 24, 2018 09:58 AM
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I enjoy your questions.

Feb 25, 2018 09:13 AM