Comments on: Being Nice To ‘Nobody’ http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Mon, 21 May 2012 04:53:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lani Rosaleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-33074 Lani Rosales Sun, 17 May 2009 17:03:38 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-33074 Lisa, this is a great reminder not of just how we interact with each other in person in our businesses but online- there is a lot of ignoring of "nobodies" and a lot of ass kissing of "sombodies" in the social media arena and we have to remember that yesterday's nobodies are today's somebodies. Jeff knows my favorite "don't judge a book" story but I'll summize it here anyhow: a Houston farmer I was friends with walks into a Corvette dealership in a nice part of town- he wears overalls with no shirt, didn't shower and failed to wear shoes. All of the sales people scoffed as he walked in and acted disgusted, he heard "who does he think he is?" On the showroom floor, he got into one of the cars and the 2-day young saleswoman kindly walked over and said, "it's a gorgeous car, isn't it?" "Ah yes, I do love this one," he said as he smacked a wad of gum. She jokingly asked, "how many would you like, sir?" With a straight face he said, "I'll take four, do you take cash?" Suddenly all the staff started jumping asking if they can get him a drink and he said he'd only work with the one young saleswoman and last I saw him in 2004, he'd bought over 20 Corvettes from that one woman, not because he wanted or needed them, but simply because she didn't judge him and he cared to reward her. Lisa, this is a great reminder not of just how we interact with each other in person in our businesses but online- there is a lot of ignoring of “nobodies” and a lot of ass kissing of “sombodies” in the social media arena and we have to remember that yesterday’s nobodies are today’s somebodies.

Jeff knows my favorite “don’t judge a book” story but I’ll summize it here anyhow: a Houston farmer I was friends with walks into a Corvette dealership in a nice part of town- he wears overalls with no shirt, didn’t shower and failed to wear shoes. All of the sales people scoffed as he walked in and acted disgusted, he heard “who does he think he is?” On the showroom floor, he got into one of the cars and the 2-day young saleswoman kindly walked over and said, “it’s a gorgeous car, isn’t it?” “Ah yes, I do love this one,” he said as he smacked a wad of gum. She jokingly asked, “how many would you like, sir?” With a straight face he said, “I’ll take four, do you take cash?” Suddenly all the staff started jumping asking if they can get him a drink and he said he’d only work with the one young saleswoman and last I saw him in 2004, he’d bought over 20 Corvettes from that one woman, not because he wanted or needed them, but simply because she didn’t judge him and he cared to reward her.

]]> By: Debbie O'Brienhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32933 Debbie O'Brien Fri, 15 May 2009 14:16:01 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32933 Lisa, As you know, I've had the honor of experiencing the same treatment referred to in Lowly Assistant v. Worthy Boss-Man. Soooo true! I look at it this way, we all put our pants on the same way each morning no matter who we are. I also feel that no matter what your title or position in this world is, we are all human beings, brought into this world with nothing. If you are a lousy person, it doesn't matter what your title is or how much money you have. One of the best things you can give someone is respect...and it's free! :) Lisa,

As you know, I’ve had the honor of experiencing the same treatment referred to in Lowly Assistant v. Worthy Boss-Man. Soooo true! I look at it this way, we all put our pants on the same way each morning no matter who we are. I also feel that no matter what your title or position in this world is, we are all human beings, brought into this world with nothing. If you are a lousy person, it doesn’t matter what your title is or how much money you have. One of the best things you can give someone is respect…and it’s free! :)

]]> By: Karen Ricehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32924 Karen Rice Fri, 15 May 2009 02:40:04 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32924 Excellent thoughts here. I saw a blog written one time by a new agent who was complaining about the "hicks" that came in on a Sunday afternoon just as she was about to take the rest of the day off. Her tone was so rude and she was so offended by these people who were "wasting her time." I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to learn those people went to another agency where they weren't annoying the agent with their business. Not to mention, how many people was she offending with her blog? Excellent thoughts here. I saw a blog written one time by a new agent who was complaining about the “hicks” that came in on a Sunday afternoon just as she was about to take the rest of the day off. Her tone was so rude and she was so offended by these people who were “wasting her time.” I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to learn those people went to another agency where they weren’t annoying the agent with their business. Not to mention, how many people was she offending with her blog?

]]> By: Joe Loomerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32855 Joe Loomer Thu, 14 May 2009 13:09:27 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32855 I learned long ago that it's all about respect. In this market, I've done better with the honest truth about the market rather than painting a rosy picture of what sellers' options are. Turned down a few in the proccess. Coming from a military background, I had to tone it down quickly when I entered the real estate fray - I'm a different man now than I was the day I stepped ashore for the last time. The thoughts here are pretty much a litany of what I went through - thanks Lisa for reenforcing the simple every day acts that will keep that look in the mirror a smile..... Navy Chief, Navy Pride I learned long ago that it’s all about respect. In this market, I’ve done better with the honest truth about the market rather than painting a rosy picture of what sellers’ options are. Turned down a few in the proccess.

Coming from a military background, I had to tone it down quickly when I entered the real estate fray – I’m a different man now than I was the day I stepped ashore for the last time. The thoughts here are pretty much a litany of what I went through – thanks Lisa for reenforcing the simple every day acts that will keep that look in the mirror a smile…..

Navy Chief, Navy Pride

]]> By: Lisa Sandersonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-64222 Lisa Sanderson Thu, 14 May 2009 02:21:49 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-64222 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@laniar @SarahWV It's fixed now :) http://bit.ly/gqNFp</span></span> @laniar @SarahWV It’s fixed now :) http://bit.ly/gqNFp

]]> By: Lisa Sandersonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32841 Lisa Sanderson Thu, 14 May 2009 02:18:21 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32841 Louise & BawldGuy: Don't judge a book by its cover has to be pretty high on the list of business rules, for sure. Respect pays, not just in karma points either! Ken: Yes, an important lesson indeed. Hoping this message is getting through to our children too. Kathleen: Aww, shucks! (Thanks for noticing LOL) Louise & BawldGuy: Don’t judge a book by its cover has to be pretty high on the list of business rules, for sure. Respect pays, not just in karma points either!

Ken: Yes, an important lesson indeed. Hoping this message is getting through to our children too.

Kathleen: Aww, shucks! (Thanks for noticing LOL)

]]> By: Kathleen Buckleyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32839 Kathleen Buckley Thu, 14 May 2009 01:46:35 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32839 Paying attention, making observations, constantly seeking to improve--thank you for sharing your secret to excellence with us! Paying attention, making observations, constantly seeking to improve–thank you for sharing your secret to excellence with us!

]]> By: Lisa Sandersonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-64223 Lisa Sanderson Thu, 14 May 2009 01:24:41 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-64223 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Pls check my article & tell me if you can see the pic. It's not showing up for me & I need to prove my sanity. http://bit.ly/KvmhU</span></span> Pls check my article & tell me if you can see the pic. It’s not showing up for me & I need to prove my sanity. http://bit.ly/KvmhU

]]> By: Ken Brandhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32837 Ken Brand Thu, 14 May 2009 00:40:32 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32837 This is important. There are a handful of life changing habits that ripple through all aspects of life. What you're sharing here is one of them. Treating everyone with respect and courtesy. Thanks for the reminder. This is important. There are a handful of life changing habits that ripple through all aspects of life. What you’re sharing here is one of them. Treating everyone with respect and courtesy. Thanks for the reminder.

]]> By: BawldGuyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32834 BawldGuy Wed, 13 May 2009 23:09:30 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32834 Hey Lisa -- You and Louise make excellent points of course. Speaking from a purely business standpoint, a lesson I learned early on has proven invaluable countless times, is the 'you don't know with whom you're dealing until you do'. As a 20 year old salesman in a local haberdashery, he spied a farmer, still dress in overalls, wearing a straw hat, and lookin' like, well like a farmer. The guy pointed to a very expensive (for the time, about 1949 or so) shirt in the window display, and said he'd like to see one in his size. Dad, having sized him up in two seconds, opined that another shirt might cost less and look as good. The farmer smiled, and, says Dad, "Pulled out a wad of cash that would've choked Secretariat". From that day forward and forever more he never pre-judged anyone based upon anything but personal experience -- and then very slowly. I can say with confidence that attitude has not only earned me many paydays I might otherwise have walked right by, but also saved me who knows how many embarrassing moments. Good stuff, Lisa. Hey Lisa — You and Louise make excellent points of course. Speaking from a purely business standpoint, a lesson I learned early on has proven invaluable countless times, is the ‘you don’t know with whom you’re dealing until you do’.

As a 20 year old salesman in a local haberdashery, he spied a farmer, still dress in overalls, wearing a straw hat, and lookin’ like, well like a farmer. The guy pointed to a very expensive (for the time, about 1949 or so) shirt in the window display, and said he’d like to see one in his size. Dad, having sized him up in two seconds, opined that another shirt might cost less and look as good. The farmer smiled, and, says Dad, “Pulled out a wad of cash that would’ve choked Secretariat”.

From that day forward and forever more he never pre-judged anyone based upon anything but personal experience — and then very slowly.

I can say with confidence that attitude has not only earned me many paydays I might otherwise have walked right by, but also saved me who knows how many embarrassing moments.

Good stuff, Lisa.

]]> By: Louise Scogginshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/being-nice-to-nobody/#comment-32828 Louise Scoggins Wed, 13 May 2009 20:46:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=12630#comment-32828 It's the unfortunate truth that not everyone lives by the golden rule...it happens in every field. I treat all of my customers the same...whether they are buying a $60,000 foreclosure condo or a million dollar mansion (I closed both within the same month last year and my office was joking about how I worked the entire spectrum). Something tells me, Lisa, that you apply the golden rule in all you do though, so I wouldn't worry too much about your replayed conversations!! It’s the unfortunate truth that not everyone lives by the golden rule…it happens in every field. I treat all of my customers the same…whether they are buying a $60,000 foreclosure condo or a million dollar mansion (I closed both within the same month last year and my office was joking about how I worked the entire spectrum). Something tells me, Lisa, that you apply the golden rule in all you do though, so I wouldn’t worry too much about your replayed conversations!!

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