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Stood Up Twice In The Same Day!

Wow, what a strange day it was yesterday! It yesterday were the high school prom, I'd have egg on my face, let me tell you! I got stood up twice in one day! I was supposed to meet a Realtor at my office who was considering joining Keller Williams. He called in at 12 Noon sharp to say he wouldn't be coming (after I made a trip across town to meet up with him). Then, I had a showing for a buyer on the South side of town at 4PM and he didn't show up at all, and failed to call me. I hung out for a while, waiting patiently, but finally gave up and went home. I'm not whining, because the truth is that this is the first time this has happened to me. I've been lucky, I guess. But twice in one day? Ouch! Too bad I can't send them both an invoice for my time and for the gas for my Yukon XL!

Oh well, it happens to the best of us! (Right?)

Posted by Kirk Westervelt - Greenville, SC Realtor on 08/30/2008 09:29 AM

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17 Comments on Stood Up Twice In The Same Day!

People that are late and those that no show with no call - are really one of my pet peeves. If there was an emergency I understand.

08/30/2008 09:34 AM

by James C. Johnson (Legacy Real Estate)

KW,

You actually run to meet a buyer at a home that you haven`t qualified yet?!

In this type of market, why?!

08/30/2008 09:34 AM

by Scott Daniels Florida Real Estate 2.0. Agents Earn 100% Commission. (Florida List For Less Realty, Inc. Broker/Owner. )

Go out and buy a lottery ticket your luck should change !!!!

08/30/2008 09:35 AM

by Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe homes, Jasper ,Ball Ground,Benttree,Dahlonega (All Mountain Realty)

Was that an 8-hour day or a 16-hour day? LOL

Kirk, you could be a stand-in for George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder as long as you sing.

08/30/2008 09:35 AM

by Jim Frimmer, San Diego Realtor (Century 21 Award)

Maybe a confirmation call? At least you are moving and shaking, a lot of Realtors would take one day of bad luck to be as busy as you are. Shake it off.

08/30/2008 09:36 AM

by Randall ~ @ ~ Access e Mortgage

Hi Kirk. By chance did you take that picture on the day of this incident. You have that look like "What is going on?". I hope you did not try and conduct more business on that day. I would have taken the afternoon off, gone to a movie or to a sports bar and watched a game (but not rooted for any team cause they probably would have lost:)

Cheers.

08/30/2008 09:36 AM

by George Sanchez - The Homefinding Center™ (The Homefinding Center)

At least the first guy gave you a call. The buyer situation is more annoying. I am taking it you have been working with him though.

08/30/2008 09:37 AM

by Carol Swain, Realtor -www.swainsells.com- Bucks County, Pa (Keller Williams Real Estate)

Yes, like Scott said, why are you meeting someone at a house who hasn't been qualified, or better yet, approved? I haven't been stood up in a long time, but my lenders have! That shows how serious they really are. If they won't even meet with the lender, I'm glad I didn't waste my time.

08/30/2008 09:37 AM

by Donna Harris, ASP (Re/Max HiNet)

Hey Kirk, The rule when knocked down twice get up three times, I was stood up twice on Friday as well all my sellers show up when they make an appointment but buyers just don't come in and no courtesy calls either.

08/30/2008 09:45 AM

by Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

In a tourist area like mine, it happens regularly unfortunately..no matter how much you try to confirm the appt they still stand you up!

08/30/2008 09:50 AM

by Jeremy Blanton Myrtle Beach Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate)

Hmmm, thats why a little to-do or to-call list carried with you comes in handy (david allen time management trick) at times like this. You turn the waiting into a productive outlet and make calls , might even prospect a little. Good luck on the next trip

08/30/2008 09:53 AM

by James Engel KW Beverly Hills (Keller Williams Realty Beverly Hills)

Hey Kirk I've been stood up a few times myself. It does really suck when you have already driven to meet them. I do appreciate when they call to say they won't make it. Its like you said it does happen to the best of us. :)

08/30/2008 09:56 AM

by Justin Ukaoma : Kansas City Real Estate & Investing (Vizion KC)

I usually begin my days calling to confirm scheduled appointments. I think it shows people that my time is valuable and that I care enough to make sure that we will BOTH be there when we said we would.

I still get stood up occassionally, but by calling to confirm I have (on more than one occassion) headed off being stood up because someone accidentally double booked themselves.

08/30/2008 04:03 PM

by Steve Shatsky - Dallas Real Estate & Short Sale Specialist (Keller Williams-Dallas City Center)

I'll agree with George. Hit the sports bar (I suggest Bailey's). Have a couple cold ones. You'll soon forget about the annoying pains in the butt buyers that stood you up.

We should make it a regular stop... "Forget Your Buyers Night"

08/31/2008 08:51 PM

by Bill Kennedy - Greenville SC Realtor (Keller Williams Realty Greenville Central)

Suck it up, get over it, get back in the game, adapt and overcome soldier!

09/04/2008 08:22 AM

by Lorena Westervelt (Van West Enterprises, LLC)

Today is a whole new day! Make it a great one! Stand firm with people and make sure they're pre-approved to buy and get them to sign a buyer's agency agreement with you!

09/05/2008 07:10 AM

by Lorena Westervelt (Van West Enterprises, LLC)

You better mow that lawn and get the trimmer going around the fence before I stand you up!

09/06/2008 09:07 AM

by Lorena Westervelt (Van West Enterprises, LLC)