I declined one ($900,000) last week, I didn't like the couple at all nor the situation between them and the house; I protect my joy for my career.

I turn down few listings but if I do, there is usually a legal issue that could arise about either the property and/or what the seller is trying to accomplish. They may hide things from me or tell me outright and I won't be a party to it. I will not work with dishonest sellers. Enough said.

It's been a while.  It was due to an unrealistic seller.  Price. Terms.  Attitude. Three Strikes.  Buh-Bye.

I just turned down two today. I sell on the planet Earth, not outer space.

I'm in a small market but still occasionally say no to an unrealistic or difficult seller, or a problem property.

Corinne Guest, Managing Broker I agree about being control of your business.

I would refer them to another agent.

     I had one a couple of years ago that I wish I had turned down.  It turned into a nightmare!

Two to three a year

Not as much as I should, Corinne.

I haven't turned down many in the twenty years of my career.  There have been a couple that I let pass me by because the home was not worth the effort or the client wasn't someone I'd want to work with.

About 2-3x/year. homes must fit our marketing profile, unless it is for someone under severe distress and understands that we are not magicians.

When you see abundance you can be selective. Good job 

I have turned down listings for unreasonable requests or when I do not quite see eye to eye with terms they want. I had one property owner ask if I would mow the lawn while the property was for sale and I of course said I am not a landscaper and if you can find some one else who wears 2 hats good luck.

I understand turning down listings that are not a fit.  

I know someone who has listed his home several times and  it seemed that each time he was close to a sale, he'd raise the price.  It didn't seem like he really wanted to sell.

He said he's going to give the listing to me next time.  Um....

when I was an active listing agent, I would not hesitate to turn down a listing that I knew would be time consuming; or more than our market could handle, i.e., a million dollar listing in a $400k market!!  and I try to instill that mentality in those for whom I market.... I HATE IT WHEN THEY TAKE A HIGH END HOME IN OUR MARKETPLACE.... IT TAKES OVER A YEAR TO FIND THE BUYER.... I should charge them triple for doing that....

I did this year. Very cheap sellers.....

One on Staurday and because of pricing!

Not very often.  But sometimes it's just not a good fit.

Corinne - I don't turn town listings, or have never had that luxury yet. Most of my listings come from friends and family, and I have never had an issue.

Corinne,
Every so often when the seller is realistic or won’t prepare and keep the property showing ready.

When I feel there is a disconnect between them and me, or if I can see they will not be reasonable.  Life is too short! 

Sometimes not often enough!

Not often, only if we are not set on my commissions, or if there are some possible legal consequences. If it is overpriced listing, I take if we have a schedule of price reductions. 

I do find my self turning down a lot of business these days.

Not very often but I have!

1 or 2  year

One or two a year.  I'm pretty easy to get along with, but I have a low tolerance for idiots.

It isn't often thank goodness, probably 1 in 20 which means probably one every 4 months or so.

i recently turned a listing down and the sellers asked the agent who took it to call me and ask my advice. i gave it freely and wished her the best - she's doing it for 1% and listing the property about 7% over market value.

it's so good to have choices.

Not often but there are times when I either decline or remove myself as a contender when I know other agents are being considered.

We have only considered doing it one time, and it was for a past client who was difficult (he changed his mind daily - one day he wanted to sell, the next day he wanted take his home off of the Market, etc.) Corinne Guest, Managing Broker.  Fortunately at his new home, which was not in an area where we lived, he decided on a 'more local' realtor, though he still calls us with questions, and comes to my Open Houses.  I totally support your decisions in those two situations, as you know what 'works the best' for you!!