Congratulations!  It's great when they go that way, isn't it? I do wish they all would.

Judi,

I can use a few more of these right about now.

Yep love those cash deals. They are so easy.

Jeff,

I had a nice one in September where we had both ends of the deal..all cash and closed in 30 days,

I could use that one again right now.

Congrats!  Always nice when things go that smoothly...

Jon,

Thanks..it makes me forget about all the difficult deals we have.

Congratulations.  It is nice when transactions goes smoothly and quickly, isn't it?

Not to be critical... but since this is a public forum, I think we need to be careful about posting about the quick bucks you made on some "deals".  This is what gives people the impression we are over paid and underworked.  I think we need to focus on the value of working with an agent, even in a transaction like this.  Surely you offered some value, other than earning the "easy money".   Most transactions take a lot of work and expertise and this is an excellent forum to relate those experiences.

One other thing, one my my pet peeves is referring to a transaction as a "deal".  These are very personal and important events in people's lives.  To me, we sound like used car sales people when we use the term "deal". 

Just some rambling thoughts. 

Carol,

It was public yes ..but I can tell you that if my partners mom referred them it was because they know that are value as a realto is impeccable..i was only stating about the bucks as a job well done and we did not have to wait as long as some of these other deals and if we are valued then why should'nt we get paid?

We are entitled to make our livings just as people in other industries are.

Beleive me I could have mentioned price and compensation but I did not and as for making too much money...they were not very large deals...it was the fact that they closed and ontime.

No insult here.

Neal,
I certainly was not insinuating you shouldn't make money, even on an easy transaction. I love those too!  I merely suggested, if you're going to post to the public side of this forum, we use the posts to educate the public on what value we bring to the table in EVERY transaction.   You also have the option of a "Members Only" post.

You can say the referrals came because they knew the value, but what was it?  According to surveys, real estate agents are right in there with politicans on the credibility meter.  We have an excellent forum here to change that perspective.  

I'm sure you're an excellent agent, and earn every penny.  But, tell me and the rest of the world WHY you're so valuable. 

Carol,

You are not insulting me..as far as why I am so valuable...check out these 2 posts you might have missed ARE YOU THE BEST ?...... WHAT SEPARATES "YOU" FROM THE REST?  and DO YOU KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED?

Let me know if you think that might have explained it.

But I do not think there was anything wrong posting it public it was just a nice way to show consumers that some deals do not have a stressful process to close on real estate.

I am too tired to write it all again...LOL!

Neal - WOW! 2 weeks! The fastest I have managed a closing was in 3.

Question where is that sign posted!? That is just funny! (Falling People)

Neal,  First of all I was NEVER meaning to insult you.  Why would I do that?  Second of all, we accomplished exactly what I wanted.  You posted the links to two very informative and valuable blog posts.  Good Job!

Phillip,

Yes 2 weeks. I'm still pinching myself.My partner said"Do you realize we just did the fastest and easiest deal we ever had? So I decided to write about it.

Carol,

Please say no more..you are entitled to your opinion and it was well said.We do the best we can with what we have to the best of our ability...even if some of these guys ability is as high as my dogs a--s. LOL

Neal, I love that it took longer to show them property than to close...congrats!

Gena,

Obviously you read the other post...this was at the same community and this one was too quick:)