4,456,337
Debbie I am a firm believer 10-15 min early is being on time ... it does not mean you have to go in... you can drive around the neighborhood....check out the area...Endre
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
846,475
I prefer early to late. If I can accommodate no problem, if they have to wait-REALLY NO PROBLEM!
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
4,571,731
It depends. On the day. On the circumstances. On the client. It's not a one-size-fits-all response for real estate. Or life. Things happen. And it all depends. Really. It does.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
711,752
I have people show up 10 minutes early. That is fine to me. 25 minutes early- they should wait in their car!
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Dennis Swartz
Columbus, OH
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
392,768
In my business 15 minutes either side of the appointment time is fine. I recently had a client show up 45 minutes early. I was in the middle of a contract negotiation. I did manage to only keep them waiting 5 minutes but it sure made for a hectic evening.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
6,392,899
It happens to me too, throws off my preparation and the meeting is generally a bit off without the proper preparation.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
921,504
Those who arrive 30 or more minutes must be compelled to see you have other work to do. Otherwise your time becomes the dispensable element in the equation. The last message you want to convey is you sit about waiting for their arrival.
10 minutes early is often simply a traffic adjustment. Acknowledge their arrival but move appointment up only 5 minutes. About the same amount of time for the staff to fetch beverages.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
370,200
Great question...I am always early...yet I never impose for excactly what you just said....vendors and even clients can make the appt uneasy if they arrive too early and expect for you to drop everything for them.....be early just don't expect to begin early and do other things during that time.....Chillax is one .... great question....
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
3,071,489
If I was also available "early" - no problem. If I had other things in progress - I would have met with them at the scheduled time...
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,435,649
If I had something that really needed to be completed before I met with them, I probably would have set them up with some coffee, and let them know I had to complete something and would be with them as scheduled. Although I would have rushed whatever I was doing and wouldn't have kept them waiting too long.
But it's all about the precedent. The next time they might be even earlier!
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
213,263
I would have done the same, its frustrating. 10 minutes is early enough-I've sat in my car when I am too early.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,684,009
Make them wait.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Jay McHugh
Acton, MA
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
5,772,575
Debbie,
It happens in Los Angeles, we all allowed for traffic, and sometimes you got somewhere early. We would find ways to amuse ourselves, and if a client showed early, one of us would say hi, be cordial--get them a cup of coffee or water, and go back to our tasks. A
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,543,225
I let them sit in the lobby unless it's 5 minutes or less and finish what I'm doing. There are times I'm rolling into the meeting location 5 minutes early or on time myself, including my office.
I always tell my clients in advance- military especially, being on time is good enough and on time in my world. I book my tasks and appointments back to back at times and arriving 15 minutes early means you're appreciated, but will need to read a magazine or enjoy your iphone while you wait.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
1,712,676
My Mother toaught me that if you are on time that means your late.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
4,333,605
So many scenarios, but if I was in the middle of something that needed attention, and Larry wasn't with me, I would politely let them know I will be with them as soon as possible.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,583,278
I think 15 minutes is the maximum for early!!!
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,027,602
I am always early to everything, it seems, because I allow for traffic, BUT I park somewhere, answer emails or phone calls and keep myself busy until just a very few minutes (less than 5 before my appointment time). Being early is just as rude as being late.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,416,038
15 minutes in my opinion, i would rather someone be early than late
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
1,052,056
This is one of the delicious things about being a boutique office out of my home. Folks don't get to do that to me. If I have an appointment with you, I will arrive a little bit early and sit tight. I will not trouble you until exactly our meeting time. In your position, I would have done the exact same thing, though. Because business is business and we can't control the weather.
"Come on in, kick back, I'll be done in a few and ready for our 11am."
Disrespecting time is disrespecting time, whether it's early or late. No Capricorn will approve! 😎
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,344,906
If I could accomodate - I would. Otherwise I would offer something to drink while they wait.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,239,801
In college if the teachers do not show up after 15 mintues you have your life.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
7,835,266
If the appointment is at the office, we can be more flexible.
Be thankful that they arrived.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,215,848
5 minutes early is fine and even 10 in some cases. Other than that, they can wait!
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,182,502
I try to get to someones house 10 minutes early !
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,844,171
My dad was always one that was early & I'm sure that he made people nuts. Sometimes traffic in my area can make travel a breeze or a pain. I just roll with it.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,196,588
I'm ok with 5 minutes. Yesterday I had a showing at 1:00 pm I got there 30 minutes early to look at the neighborhood and to ensure I arrived prior to my clients. When I arrived they were already there.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,104,931
Up to 15 minutes early is okay in my book, just like maybe being 15 minutes late can be acceptable. Anything longer than that... they can wait for me. I would simply come out and greet them and say I was still in a meeting with someone else.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,220,323
10-15 minutes early is good.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,229,296
I think 15 minutes - the Air Force brat in me was raised on, "If you're not 15 minutes early, you're late!"
I typically park nearby and check email, make AR comments or make a few phone calls. If I'm waiting on someone and they're early, 15 minutes would be the courteous cushion!
I don't budget my time right up to the minute for that very reason but, over 15, like you, I would have stopped doing what I was doing and taken him.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
599,274
It happens and I adjust. I don't like it, but I'm used to interruptions on a daily basis and roll with them.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,061,096
I'm one of those people who often shows up very early. I never consider "early" to be rude. Now, that doesn't mean I'll drop everything to meet with them 25 minutes early, but I don't find it rude.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,781,013
I resepct the early bird and will feed them a worm or two anytime
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,434,127
It depends on where they are coming from.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
3,988,007
I think people arrive early and think that might be impressive. For a busy person like me, I plan my days tighter so early for me is 10 minutes. Clients arriving 20-30 minutes early that expect me to be ready to go or meet with them right then is an aggravation. They are definitely interupting something else that was planned.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
634,482
I adapt when I can but would never impose so early on someone I was meeting. More than 10 minutes early? Text the person and let them know you can arrive early if that's convenient for them. Otherwise wait.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
1,175
1,153,794
I don't remember anyone arriving more than 15 minutes ahead of their appointment time and was usually glad to accommodate them immediately if I could. A half hour might be pushing it a bit and yet I would not necessarily say it's rude.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
117,135
643,875
depends on where and what the meeting is for, at the office like you mention, more than 10 minutes they will likely wait in lobby or conference room if it is available early with an offer for refreshments. If a showing, I schedule my appointments for 15 minutes before the time I set to meet clients, so if they are early, I can go ahead and show without delay.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
4,800,082
Depends on the circumstances, but more than a half hour is probably always rude. They should be OK with waiting till the appointed time.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
1,466,207
Debbie Reynolds Twenty-five minutes is a little much. I would rather see someone early than late and have to wait for them.
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
4,319,419
343,109
Hi Debbie,
More than 10 minutes tends to grind on people.
Let the person wait. It's their choice to be early.
Happy Selling!
Brad
5,868,372
1,725,896
I like to be at least an hour early. an't tell you how many times I get invited to sit down for a meal
637,434
Unless I am already meeting with someone else or have someone waiting for a document that I'm working on, I will also stop what I'm doing and meet with him. Life just works out that way, no traffic when you expected it, another appointment took less time, so I show up early. There's nothing wrong with giving them a cup of coffee, the latest CARMEL magazine, and tell them I'll be with them shortly.
1,622,432
I listened to an advice of a motivational couch who said it is rude to come early. So few minutes is ok, but no more. I agree with him, since I do not feel comfortable if someone comes too early and have to wait for me to arrive or to finish something.
1,502,858
Early is on-time, on-time is late. I shoot to arrive 10-15 early. That helps with any traffic issues too. When I'm early (and if I get there WAY early, as I did recently for a showing (30 minutes early) I'll either relax in the car or go find a starbucks/mcdonalds and make use of the facilities.
3,986,258
900,008
I think that in some ways early is worse than late (a little late, that is...).