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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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I'll take responsibility if it's mine.
If somebody else is making excuses, I don't want to freaking hear it. Let's just fix it. I don't care whose fault it is.
Later on after the deal is done will I think that you're a supreme weenie? Of course because it would be true. LOL

Feb 12, 2019 05:19 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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My issue - I will own it! 

Someone elses issue -  if they refuse to own it, I will admit to losing respect but, I certainly don't continue to work toward convincing them that they are wrong. What purpose does that serve? I have more positive things to do with my time! LOL

Feb 12, 2019 07:01 PM
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Bob Crane
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You can have Reasons or Results, we can't have both.  Image result for You can have Reasons or Results, we can't have both bold law

Feb 12, 2019 05:20 PM
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It all depends on whether they are carrying a bigger stick than me

Feb 12, 2019 05:13 PM
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Michael Jacobs
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Say without hesitation?  Each situation is different and are dealt with as appropriate or as my mood at the time may strike me.  

Feb 12, 2019 03:53 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

excuses?  I don't give excuses.... I'll give you the bottom line and it won't be an excuse....

Feb 12, 2019 03:41 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Richie,

We are fortunate not to have this type of person in our world.  If we sense that someone will use excuses, we keep our relationship strictly on a neutral social basis. I will not back down. A

Feb 12, 2019 03:32 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Depends on the excuse. I've backed down and I've called them on them... especially if I think they are lying Richie Alan Naggar .

Feb 12, 2019 06:17 PM
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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
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I don't really make excuses.  I make apologies.  I discovered long ago it is better to take responsibility and apologize.  Do you know it's hard to be mad at someone who accepts responsibility and vows to correct any mistakes. 

Feb 12, 2019 05:42 PM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
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I call people out on their bullshit. Life's to short to placate people. 

Feb 12, 2019 05:39 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I stand my ground. Excuses have no place in a solid business transaction.

Feb 12, 2019 04:05 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Depends on the situation.

Feb 12, 2019 03:59 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Good morning, Richie... do I strike you as someone who backs down? One can not backdown with dignity, diplomacy, grace. By the same token, one does need to listen carefully... there may be excuses that are totally valid.

Feb 13, 2019 04:20 AM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
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An excuse does not mean one is not at fault.  I focus on getting resolution to the problem and let people deal with their own stupidity.  This is not without saying that I don't CMA (cover my....) with documentation, so I am covered, should a boomerang come back at some point!

Feb 12, 2019 08:54 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Just sort out the facts and the needs and make things happen.

Feb 12, 2019 06:02 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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No really, the law of attraction says I will cut you out, no need for my scolding.

Feb 13, 2019 06:44 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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"No excuse, sir!"

Feb 13, 2019 06:07 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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I agree with Barbara.

Feb 13, 2019 03:21 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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If I screwed it up, I'll take resonsibility for it.

Feb 13, 2019 10:15 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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The river of denial runs long and deep. People choose to be there. Most don't want or need me to pull them out.  

Business dealings - I point them to the law, the code, the contract, etc., perhaps even their broker.  

Feb 13, 2019 08:04 AM
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Realtyna Inc
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It largely depends on the situation. Gotta pick your battles

Feb 13, 2019 07:52 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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There are no excuses.

Feb 13, 2019 06:37 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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It depends on the situation. If their excuses are affecting others, then yes and without hesitation. If not, it is case by case. I try to keep those kinds of people at arms length

Feb 13, 2019 05:08 AM
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William Feela
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I will own up to my mistakes and I expect others to do the same

Feb 17, 2019 04:08 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

If someone is making excuses for have no business, I prefer not to hang with them.  Rather hang with those that are more positive.

Feb 16, 2019 05:44 AM
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