Keyword: friendship

The true test of any relationship.

The true test of any relationship.

Having friends is good. This topic is talked about all the time – the value of any relationship. Whether it’s our clients, our agent friends, our vendors, or the people we “meet” online, there is a value to having them. If there’s no value, then perhaps they shouldn’t be our friends – real or perceived. I got to thinking about ...

Matt Stigliano | 2009/08/20  | 13 Comments Coaching

When Friends Reject

When Friends Reject

I don’t know if others in the mortgage industry face this situation or not but lately I’ve been losing deals. I’m not talking about your normal deals either, but deals that my friends are initiating and closing. Since the beginning of the year three of my friends or within my circle of influence have bought homes or refinanced. And I ...

Shailesh Ghimire | 2008/04/01  | 9 Comments Economy

The true test of any relationship.

The true test of any relationship.

Having friends is good. This topic is talked about all the time – the value of any relationship. Whether it’s our clients, our agent friends, our vendors, or the people we “meet” online, there is a value to having them. If there’s no value, then perhaps they shouldn’t be our friends – real or perceived. I got to thinking about ...

Matt Stigliano | 2009/08/20  | 13 Comments Coaching

When Friends Reject

When Friends Reject

I don’t know if others in the mortgage industry face this situation or not but lately I’ve been losing deals. I’m not talking about your normal deals either, but deals that my friends are initiating and closing. Since the beginning of the year three of my friends or within my circle of influence have bought homes or refinanced. And I ...

Shailesh Ghimire | 2008/04/01  | 9 Comments Economy