

2,327,535
The sooner the better. If their expectations are too high and you see the red flags from experience that you are never going to satisfy or keep up with the round the clock calls or cattle prodding with a taser, stop. Smile. Thank them for their time. But you can not help them. You don't have to take a listing. You don't have to take on every buyer who darkens your door. Toxic personalities suck you dry and you have other healthy sales to work on so let go or get dragged early on. You don't want that kind of business that ends poorly Praful Thakkar !
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,691,129
The customers/clients who close - never.
Customers/clients who are totally unreasonable/untrustable/etc. - when I've had enough. I don't delay anything. Life is short.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Eve Alexander
Tampa, FL
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Anita Clark
Warner Robins, GA
5,569,243
It really depends on each unique situation. Typically I give them a fair amount of rope to hang themselves with, but sometimes you can tell it's better to cut the ties sooner rather than later.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
296,868
When they won't listen to your professional advice.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Lynda White
Louisville, KY
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,138,653
Not rare for me. I'm a flight risk!
Seriously, sellers? Mutual 7 day kickout clause. I keep up my end, and if you don't, 'Cancelled By Broker' across first page of agreement in black felt pen, scan, email. 'You may be better suited to work with another broker.'
Buyers, if they are not realistic, are listening to others besides me, buh bye.
The longer you wait, the worse it gets.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
4,904,488
It depends on the particular situation. There is no "one size fits all answer" for me.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,733,515
Sometimes it is best for everyone involved. Unlike Will Rogers I have met people I do not like. And appropriately said good bye!
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
544,164
When they become hopelessly unreasonable
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,944,764
A few, most stick around for decades.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
2,743,265
Buyers who won't pull the trigger. Sellers who become unreasonable.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
613,494
BEFORE I SHOW THEM A PROPERTY...
Eve
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,372,912
When the relationship goes sour
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
564,544
An client/agent relationship must be built on mutual trust - so when trust has been severed it's time to contemplate if 'good-bye' is necessary...
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
8,423,427
That is a rare condition and no words are needed.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
117,135
I've had very few- I think only 2.
One kep making racist comments, even after I asked him to stop. Interestingly enough, he was a minority himself.
Another, just liked to go look at homes, but didn't have any intention on buying. Took me a while to figure that one out...
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
893,465
When the peg trying to get into the round hole is constantly square...
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
3,988,194
Before Christmas I had to tell a client to take a break, enjoy Christmas and think about trying again next year. After 3 offers and backing out on one sale it was time to let it rest.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Susan Haughton
Alexandria, VA
1,435,350
When the boss says enough!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
5,700,840
As soon as the big red light goes on...and stays illuminated!
I don't waste time with those with whom I do not want to work!
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
5,774,279
Sooner than later. Each is a case by case decision. A
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,566,440
As a general rule, if they are unreasonable/time sinks/abusive/disrespectful or trying to do something illegal, immediately.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
23,827
It's only happened twice, and that's when the borrower asked me to commit fraud so they could qualify. Yeah no... bye!
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,487,458
There have been times I waited too long to send my Dear John letter. Other times I may have said goodbye too soon.
The decision is made on the level of stress (my health and well being is important to me) and how much time the clients take. It can be a balancing act. It is rarely personal, just a business decision.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
797,381
After taking a new listing I found out the client's spouse was "not right in the head". I was getting daily texts from her that were rude, harrassing & innapropriate. I tried discussing it with her & her husband but it was a chronic situation. We parted ways & before I could get my lockbox they took it off the door & said they were not available to pick it up, indefinitely. At that point I said to myself, there's no amount of money that's worth giving up your inner-peace for. I am so glad that I do not have to work for them anymore. Some people are horrible.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,276,361
It really depends on the situation. But when I know it's time, it's time.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
796,699
Hopefully before you have a deal in place!
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,027,707
It varies depending on the client, but sometimes they just have to get the "It's not you, it's me" speech before referring them to someone who may be a better fit. I have more patience than I did when I was younger, but it's not endless.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
44,941
havent had to do it yet..good indicator is at the first meeting/prequalifying
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,927,263
That moment usually presents itself. We tend to deny or wait
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
1,685,915
I never say good bye, I keep clients for life.
Now, I do fire clients, the minute they disrespect me and I can tell this will be a pattern. I give most anyone a second chance, unless my gut says cut'em lose now.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
2,275,609
NEVER to past clients !
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
3,075,667
It happens all the time. Just before I hang up the phone!
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,434,277
3,986,579
577,956
Each circumstance and clients is different so there are a lot of variables. I give them a fair chance, but there comes a time when I clearly see we are going nowhere.. I wish them well...
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
944,615
As soon as I sense they are not buyers e.g. if they don't sign a Buyer Agency agreement with me or if they get abusive in any way.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
1,282,530
Rarely. If I fire a client often the client is not serious and it is mutual.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
921,504
People, often due to circumstances beyond their control, end up in incredibly distressing and emotional situations. One can choose to kick them to the curb or be their navigator during their season of isolation.
"Good Bye" is my option when it is apparent they are incapable of making a responsible decision.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
1,713,581
I tell them, it's not about you, it'sd about me.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
5,277,454
When a good deal is getting out of a bad deal.
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Praful Thakkar
Burlington, MA
6,193,508
225,626
Some people are more serious than others and some require more effort. You have to judge your clients to determine how much work is involved to get them sold or bought.