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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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You mean List Twist and Shout? 💃
You mean shattering faulty perceptions?

I posted in the peeps group a couple of days ago a text I got from a guy who thought that a transaction broker would not get a commission.

People have all kinds of weird ideas about how this works.

Yesterday I picked up a delightful new client. He said words that I told him warmed my heart.

The words were "please speak to me as if I were a two year old, because I don't know anything about the process."

I told him I'd have him up to 12 years old in minutes! He runs a thriving company BTW.

Jan 08, 2019 05:07 AM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I so appreciate what you have shared -

Perception is rarely reality ...I think as we peek in the looking glass of any profession, we all might be guilty of misunderstanding exactly what occurs on a moment-to-moment basis.  Does a surgeon really spend every moment in an operating room?  The intricacies of each profession are far and wide - 

I love the courageous humility of Candice A. Donofrio's client that said:
  "please speak to me as if I were a two year old, because I don't know anything about the process."
If we could each embrace such honesty, we might truly learn - so very much about what truly goes on 'behind the scenes' ...

Jan 08, 2019 05:54 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Most often it is sellers wanting to over price homes despite hard evidence. There is always an agent willing to take that listing, it does not sell and 6 months to a year i see them again on the expired list. Then they are willing to list at what i told them a year before. 

Jan 08, 2019 05:30 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Before we even talk about a listing price we go through current comparables of sold in the last 6 months and current listings. I will often go through current listings (physically) if they are within 6 blocks of the subject. If he/she still baulks at the suggested listing price my 1st approach to this is to ask them if they complain about the City Tax Assessors assessed value of their home (everyone does but when it comes to time to sell they all think it's worth more). If they still want to list for more i thank them for considering me and walk away Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 

Jan 08, 2019 06:15 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

As they say, perception becomes reality.

From Google...

“When truth is blurred by lies and disinformation, perception becomes reality and all is lost.” What people perceive is usually what they believe, and this is based on what they hear, see and think.

Jan 08, 2019 05:04 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Perception may be entirely different from reality. Listening carefully is one of the many steps as we learn. 

Jan 08, 2019 06:34 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

unfortunately, people do not understand what we do behind the scenes.... if an agent is well-versed with listing/selling property, that agent makes the process look easy!!!  so what we do is interpreted as an easy business that garners big bucks!!!!!!!  

Jan 08, 2019 05:34 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Not sure I understand this question or why each work begins with a capital letter??

Jan 08, 2019 05:24 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I learned a long time ago to ask the question "What part of NO don't you understand?"! It saves me time and money!

Jan 08, 2019 04:24 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not sure what the question is.

Jan 08, 2019 04:23 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Andrew,

It depends.  Some are savvy and do their research, some are not. Some have integrity and some are malicious, some are chauvinists and some are not...I am describing every nation, every population in the world.  Personally, I hate generalizing about anything as it is what causes huge problems. A

Jan 08, 2019 07:57 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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Perception & reality are two vastly different things in our profession. We are pressed by the media and the public to demonstrate our value with each and every client.

It's always interesting to learn from them, what their perceived thoughts were and where they originated as well!

Jan 08, 2019 06:57 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Many people do not understand the whole Real Estate process which winds up in negative thinking about agents and their motivations. 

Jan 08, 2019 06:51 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

TV shows about real estate have typically not helped the preception of how difficult our job can be.

Jan 08, 2019 09:23 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The layman has valid observations and feelings regardless of facts. We must counsel and guide them to reality. Pricing is one big issue. Our commissions another. Repairs and finally expediting it all remain constant work

Jan 08, 2019 09:13 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

These are reasons why it's so important to build a referral base to vouch for your competence and integrity.  

Jan 08, 2019 08:38 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I can understand that sentiment.

Jan 08, 2019 08:34 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

yeah so? This sounds like the basic hard nosed seller that I run into at least once a year. They really don't want to sell but they intend on running the program & just thinking that they are turning over control.

I also don't believe they sit back & ponder what you've written. I think the 'everyone is out to screw me' mentality kicks in. 

Jan 08, 2019 08:25 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think many get their perceptions from reality TV.

Jan 08, 2019 07:37 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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No idea.

Jan 08, 2019 05:39 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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One's perception is most often not truth and yet may be their reality. Denial is a strong emotion. 

Jan 08, 2019 05:12 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

So many great answers. Thank you. 

Jan 08, 2019 02:00 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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I got lost and no clue what to say.

Jan 08, 2019 02:29 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

There will be homeowners that will always think their home is worth more, but after more than 2 agents, they have to get it! 

Jan 11, 2019 01:35 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Clients that act ignorant can be fun to lead  on when I want to

Jan 09, 2019 06:12 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Reality TV is taking over.

 

Jan 09, 2019 01:58 PM