Hi Debbie -

Every once in a while you make great friends with people you list with.  It's hard to see them move away! But what a good feeling that you helped them.

Debbie, Isn't is a great feeling when that happens?  How cool is that?

We know what you mean. It is fun and wonderful when we get to work with people that we really like. Our motto is life is to short to work with poopy people. : )

Ruthmarie, I was so thrilled at how this worked out. The sellers wanted to be there when their first grandchild was born and the timing was perfect. Thanks for stopping by.

Michael, it really is, I'm so glad for them.

LOL! Patty & Scott, I can see that as a slogan "life is too short to work with poopy people"! SO TRUE! Thanks for commenting.

Good morning Debbie. This is the best! I love it when a client becomes a friend. Those kind of relationships will last forever.

I enjoy working with buyers and I love it when we become friends -- I am excited to hear about what they are doing and especially all those new babies.  It is what makes the job rewarding.

Debbie: I am saddened when some of my sellers move...but there are those others--granted a small percentage--to whom I want to say, "here's your hat, what's your hurry?"

Hello... I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for your comments and to make you an associate. This post is very close to my heart because most of my customer become friends... they have been to Thanksgivings, 4th of July's and remained very close. Thanks for the post! Brenda :)

I agree Debbie, Closing can be bittersweet.  I have made so many friends - and stay in touch after closing with many families.

Thanks for your support on my blog.

Hi Bill, I agree, when you get to know someone, you don't want the relationship to end. We're looking forward to meeting up with them at their new home.

Joan, that's right. We already exchange jokes, stories and photo's and it'll be great to see this little one grow. Thanks for stopping by.

KIM! That is true, there are a few you can't wait to see go along on their merry way!LOL!

Brenda thank you! I agree, there are clients who've become friends and we spend a lot of time together, having cookouts, going out on the lake. A bond forms and that's the best type of relationship. Thanks for your support!

Hi April, it is bittersweet, on the one hand the idea is to send your seller off to their new home, but some of them, you don't want to see go. Thanks for commenting!

I find that just because I sold them their home it is not the end of a relationship, a lot of times I end up selling them their new home. I joke with them Realtor for Life. Manytimes that is the case. For the few that are not like that good riddance;)))

Debbie, I am not sure how I missed this post. I have now featured it in the group Nothing but the Positive.

I tend to be more of a buyers agent and have met so many new firends. This is one of the perks of being a realtor.

Debbie:Your "MoBling" presentation is great.  I will look into creating something similar for my listings.  Thanks for sharing!

I guess your sellers are moving out of the area?  If not, you'll see them again soon enough...  In this area 3-5 years is the average "holding" time.

Endre, I agree, the goal should be to become their realtor for life. I was glad to get two pictures on my phone tonight from this couple. Now, if I could just figure out how to OPEN them, I'll be doing well!

Hi Danny! I'm sure you have a lot on your plate with AthleticAlley.com. Thanks for the feature my friend.

Judi, I seem to be a 25% selling agent 75% buyers agent and there are special people from both groups I've maintained friendships with. It is a perk of this business, you will meet new people. Thanks for commenting.

Hi Mirela, I am loving Moblyng! Yes, my sellers went to another state so I don't know when I'll see them again. Guess I could plan a vacation!

Debbie: I had a situation like that in January 2007. I had a listing for very close to a year. It was a divorce, but the wife was the point of contact. It was rough going. I so enjoyed the Monday morning conversations I had with her.  Over time they became so casual and friendly.  One of the first things she said after settlement was, "I'll miss you on Mondays."  I kept up the conversations on a monthly basis just to be in touch and stay friends since she had moved farther away.

Chris Ann, I'm sure the wife appreciated you being there especially since it was a divorce situation. This was a long listing too and I got to know the family and the extended family. You really feel for the client when you know more about their particular situation. I got some texts from the wife over the last few days and it was nice to get an email that they found their new home!

Hi Debbie!

The best part of being in the business of helping people is usually the people. I consider it the bonus that money just can't cover.

Hi Tara! I agree, some of the people we come into contact with are great to work with and the relationships continue past  the transaction. It' isn't all about the money!

Debbie, that's the greatest part of the job.  I don't think I would enjoy this job nearly as much, if I didn't make new friends every time.  We do miss them when they move away, but I look forward to the get togethers a few times a year. :)

Hi Sylvie! I do get together with local clients at Christmas, gives me an opportunity to catch up. I still mail out those Christmas cards too. Nice to know what people are doing in their new location. Thanks for stopping by.

I've often wondered if making friends with your clients is a good thing. I have made several friends of former clients, invited out to dinner or to come to their home for the evening, invited to baby showers, weddings, open houses, etc.. I always find comfort in knowing I did a good job and value that I made one of their dreams come true.

We need to focus on the good we do because working with the public can be tough & there will always be those who will not be happy with our services no matter what we do. I have had the client when I thought everything was going fine, we got along great, laughed, joked, emailed & called continually. Then at the slightest hiccup, they did a 180 on their behavior toward me and their purchase. At those times I wonder if I let myself get to close because after all it is "just business and not personal". I end up getting my feelings hurt and thinking about ways to make sure they still like me. Sounds stupid I know...but no one wants people to dislike them,especially if your already trying so hard to make sure everything goes just perfect. At those times I wish I could let them know that every transaction has an impact on me too. That when they don't get the house or when there is uproar, that I feel the pain for them. I feel like I'm their Mama and have taken them under my wing to guide through the transaction & I do not want to see it go south.

And, sometimes after closing, you feel a sense of loss when those whom you did become close with move on. For the most part, I am fortunate enough that the good outweighs the bad & I wouldn't want to trade my profession for any other.

Diana, it's a balancing act. Some people you just 'click' with and others you know you won't see again. It's a shame you had a small problem change a relationship. But I've seen that with other relationships, especially families. Thanks for commenting!