Absolutely...when they disrespect my time and start sucking me dry.

You bet!

This is a business, not a hobby.

When it becomes clear my services are for entertainment, it becomes time to move on.

I have no problem firing clients but admit, they are now few and far between.  I'm very selective as to with whom I work.  If I don't sense it will be a good fit, I don't hire them!

I fired a seller two hours after listing the home.... his attitude changed before the ink was dry.... he called me from work and was demanding!!  bye-bye!!

Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate Yes, however the key is to fire them before you hire them.

Yes on all three. For being dishonest and unrealistic expectations.

We have fired a client, when it became clear that working with them would be a source of constant aggravation.  A

It happens to just about every agent at one time or another.  Some people are just too high maintenance or have a bad attitude.  They aren't worth the grief. 

If they waste my time and are not serious I say bye. It happens.

Yes I have, had a buyer a few years ago that wanted me to work as a buyer's agent, but would not sign the agency agreement.  Our state requires a signature.

I've come close, but haven't said to them:

In 18 years, a few; with dishonesty as the issue.

Yes. 

Unreasonable Sellers shooting down good offers.

Buyers that take eternity and don't buy.

Yes..I fired a buyer and had no regrets!

Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate Yes, I did!

Recently I had to deal with a former client that was off his medication. I felt like I was in a compromising situation in many ways, and he scared me. He wanted me to help him buy a tract of land. I threw him out of my office when he started yelling at me.

The guys in my office were watching with an expression on their face that was priceless. I saw that as I showed my former client the front door.

My response to them was...why the h#ll didn't you come into my office when you heard the yelling? I might have needed your help. 

I was pretty ticked off. 

Many for many reasons.

Yes.  Mostly for issues dealing with honesty.

yes! rarely has this happened but if they turn into a jerk or just nasty they're out the door and fast

Yes. I've only had to do it once in my 11+ years in the industry thankfully.  The seller was just over demanding and abusive.  I spent thousands of dollars marketing his home and it was never enough.  Finally he started to strongly suggest that I purchase the home myself from him.  At that point I just said good bye to him.  He was a real piece of...work.

Thanks for asking the question, Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate 

Love the answers.

Seller wanted to win...buyer wanted to win & the seller had me done for draw or lose with a possible win if things take place. PASS & good luck to you

I only work with serious buyers and willing sellers. The rest they can wonder anywhere they want to.... 

Jim, Short answer-Pain in the Ass.

If you want the long answer you can find me on my blog at http://www.jimsakalis.com/jims-blog/

Yes.  They were not motivated sellers and continually turned down showing.

I have and normally it is a personality conflict. It could be something like racism, or it could be the pain level.

yes. 

yes both , motivation issues

Sometimes it is needed, a few will find a better fit with a competitor, and a few will come back with a more workable attitude.

You bet, twice, they were just unreasonable and would not listen to the price they wanted. Never a buyer yet however, the day isn't over