Ambassador
1,472,185
1,472,185
Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area
I make sure to never schedule so many homes that a meal time is included. People are too easily confused.
Sorry that your people went MIA !
Jul 21, 2015 10:35 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REA...
Tacoma, WA
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
Rainmaker
3,988,138
3,988,138
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730
It depends. I think an all day tour is exhausting for everyone and like to plan a break so the buyers can talk (get something to eat) and I can regroup and make more appointments.
Jul 21, 2015 01:17 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REA...
Tacoma, WA
Rainmaker
4,696,055
4,696,055
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393
No, I don't buy lunch and if it is going to be an extended tour I suggest in advance taking a break from looking as well as a break from each other to regroup.
I imagine if buyers "left" during that break would be a sure sign, we were not a good match. Very rude and perhaps they were just looking for a tour of your area and a free lunch. Good riddance.
Jul 22, 2015 12:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,065,806
5,065,806
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker
I have done that on occassion; however never split up. Mostly it was with relocation buyers who were on a tight schedule to buy.
Jul 21, 2015 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,862
2,759,862
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029
Good Wednesday morning Paul. Maybe you should've had lunch with them. It's hard to say what turns folks off.
Jul 21, 2015 07:14 PM
Rainmaker
4,321,670
4,321,670
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale
Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington I think it's okay, I do it if needed.
Though sometimes they buy lunch for me - and can't say no to that!
Jul 21, 2015 02:09 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,345
2,443,345
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!
I have only done an extended one through a meal time one time and yes, I bought lunch.
Jul 21, 2015 12:53 PM
Rainer
231,274
231,274
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less
tough one. i am guessing they didnt just leave because you didnt buy them lunch. If out of town, is they fly in to see homes for two days and make an offer. Then yes.. you take them to lunch and buy. (i think) . If out of town is 45 min away and they are thinking about moving...then its a no for me. besides you need time to catch up with msgs and they need time to discuss without you.
Jul 21, 2015 12:18 PM
Rainmaker
443,220
443,220
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA
Rainmaker
3,986,423
3,986,423
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
Rainmaker
5,964,811
5,964,811
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
Paul, I work with many relocation families, and on days with the tour over a lunch hour, I do take them.
Jul 21, 2015 09:20 AM
Rainer
150,769
150,769
Real Estate Teammates - Miami, FL
Miami FL-REO Property Management Multifamily
Rainmaker
979,796
979,796
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor
Paul - That is a funny story, but probably not so funny when it happened. I offer to buy lunch, but more often than not, my clients will want to pay for their own, or even pay for mine.
Jul 21, 2015 09:13 AM
Rainmaker
402,032
402,032
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA
Of course I do, unless they don't want to stop for lunch. I've had some clients who prefer to stop for an snack instead and that's fine, too. I always pay.
I bring bottled water and snacks most of the time, too.
Jul 21, 2015 09:08 AM