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Richie Alan Naggar, agent & author  (people first...then business Ran Right Realty )

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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Most of the time I give feedback when it is asked for. Otherwise, I mind my own business. 

There are times when feedback is asked for and I decline.  Why? 

Because the world seems to have gone completely mad. People are offended at the way the wind blows. Why poke an already angry and upset bear? 

Live and let live. 

Be and let be. 

It works for me, Richie. 

Dec 18, 2021 08:22 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Do I give feedback? Sometimes. It seems that every time a package is delivered, I am asked for feedback. We had a monthly insect prevention treatment yesterday at our home and I got a message asking for feedback.

Doing your job the was it is supposed to be done with no complaint from the receiving party provides feedback automatically.

Dec 18, 2021 01:09 PM
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Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
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Many have commented on giving feedback, so I'll respond on receiving it.

The spirit in which I receive it often depends on the spirit in which it is given.  Some times the spirit is "I care about it and want you to succeed." 

Other times it is, "I am smart and I want you to know how smart I am, so I'm going to tell you what you are doing wrong." 

Other times the attitude is, "There is only one right way to do this, and it's my way.  You aren't doing it my way, which means you are doing it wrong."

If someone gives me unsolicited feedback that I'm not interested in, I don't discuss it.  I'll say something like, "I'll consider that.  Thanks."

In a different case, when I care about the person and I care about their feedback sometimes I'll follow-up and say, "I considered your feedback the other day.  I decided to modify it."  Or, "This is what I'm going to do instead"  I want them to know that even though I don't always follow their advice to the tea, I do value it and consider it.

Dec 18, 2021 10:00 AM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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I've been getting and giving feedback since my college days - that's just part of the journey of life.  As a coach and mentor of course I give feedback, that's why they hired me. I don't give feedback unsolicited.  Not my style.  Do what you thinks works best for you....

Dec 18, 2021 09:54 AM
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Bob Crane
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I have found it is often best to wait to be asked before giving feedback.

Dec 18, 2021 09:47 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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The only feedback I want to hear is an offer.
The only feedback I want to give is an offer. 

I like to operate on the premise that the seller's agent knows what they are doing and have taken it into consideration and conveyed it to their client.

If a seller's agent presses me for feedback, I'll be gracious and diplomatic.
"We so appreciated your seller's time and enjoyed the viewing. Our clients are uncertain about their direction at this time and if that changes will let you know." 

I have ways to tell you nothing with many words. LOL

Dec 18, 2021 08:50 AM
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Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
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Sometimes, I hold back. If you asked me this question twenty years ago, I would say absolutely, however, it is not beneficial to me to provide feedback so I choose to remain silent.

Dec 18, 2021 08:38 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I ask in a broker's open situation.  I ask if I have a good relationship with the agent and value their opinion.

When I work with buyers they elect if I am to provide feedback on a listing or not. Sometimes feedback can insult and then that's the house they decide to offer on.... so perhaps not best to have said what they wanted to after a showing.

Once a buyer has ruled a property out I certainly will give my opinion to listing agents of things that could be better.

Dec 18, 2021 08:02 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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To me "feedback" is communication.  As such it becomes a connection-point.  

Dec 18, 2021 03:22 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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If asked, I provide honest feedback.  If I ask, I hope for the same in return.  Regardless of if it's an agent regarding a showing or a potential client that chose someone else.

Dec 18, 2021 02:53 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
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I offer feedback when asked. As to how detailed I get depends on whether I feel my input will be appreciated and accepted properly.

Dec 18, 2021 02:22 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Seek first to understand and then to be understood is good policy. And, then again, sometimes you have to pass. Choose wisely!

Dec 19, 2021 04:45 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
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Yes & Yes

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Yes & Yes

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Dec 18, 2021 08:44 PM
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Richie,

We do not give it unless asked.  We are not here to fix the world.  And no one "robs" any one by withholding feedback.  It is none of anyone's business,  We are not the ultimate judge or giver of feedback.  A

Dec 19, 2021 07:30 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Everyone wants feedback now, you cannot even go grocery shopping without letting them know "your experience".   Unless it is a showing I did, rarely send in feedback.

Dec 19, 2021 06:02 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
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Yes I do. It is helpful to others and efficient to give it online.

Dec 19, 2021 08:14 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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When asked, I do give honest feedback in a professional manner. When LA, an offer is the best kind of feedback. Recently walked through a house where the past owner smoked, it was so nicotine saturated, my lungs started to burn. It also could have been due to the air fresheners sitting in the corners of most of the rooms. LOL

Glad the LA did not ask for feedback...

Dec 19, 2021 07:46 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
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Since EVERY organizatin today solicits feed back, includind brokers and agents who employ automated mechanisims, I have become selective regard to whom I offer feedback.
If the question seem generic, I remain silent.
If the questions reflect directly on aspects of the property or action, I perceive the person is soliciting true guidance.
For example feedback asking, "Do you think the price is 'too high,' 'too low,' or 'just right?" To me this is a worthless question that invalidates the entire effort.
Of more interest to me is how others create a meaningful, actionable feedback form and how they analyze the data and determine when and how to respond.

Dec 21, 2021 05:08 AM