Comments on: Mouth Shut

By: Dan Connolly

Dan Connolly — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:28:51 +0000

I sat at a closing once and the buyers were telling everyone what a great agent I was, not like their first agent (they named him) who was a totally incompetent mess, unprofessional….well, she went on and on.

The agent was the closing attorney’s husband. The attorney was professional enough not to blink at the closing. She did, however write a letter to the buyer telling her that she would be charged with slander, and to expect to be summoned to court. She didn’t follow through, but the buyer had a few sleepless nights.

By: Jill Wente

Jill Wente — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:04:15 +0000

Kim:
I too learned the keep your mouth shut rule the hard way. I was in my first year in real estate and eager to show my knowledge of real estate. , I was showing a home to first time home buyers.

I was showing a home to first time home buyers and quickly pointed out that the water storage tank the home backed up to would affect the home’s future resale value.

The husband turned to me and said “I bet the home gets real good water pressure”. Lesson learned.

I still point out the items that affect future resale value but I wait until my clients show an interest in the home.

By: KimWood

KimWood — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:49:29 +0000

Sarah… I would agree with you… it’s easy for most of us – and we probably don’t even have to ‘think ‘about it… however, after hearing about my friend’s experience, it showed me that it isn’t always the case.

Lisa… Insensitivity vs. Edginess – true, but not excuse for blatant insensitivity when insulting another. I’m sure that isn’t what you meant though.

Missy…. ahh yes… I’ve been guilty of that… Check out that black foil wallpaper!

By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:12:43 +0000

I hate mauve carpet.

Opps the buyers loved it. This said back my first year in the business. 1995

I learned,”keep your mouth shut”.

By: Lisa Sanderson

Lisa Sanderson — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:38:42 +0000

Good advice, Kim, and thanks for the reminder. Don’t confuse insensitivity with edginess.

By: Sarah Cooper

Sarah Cooper — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:47:29 +0000

Ahhh, this is such an easy thing to do that it’s not even funny.

By: sheilabragg

sheilabragg — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:25:56 +0000

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By: Mark Eibner

Mark Eibner — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:16:37 +0000

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