The Phone Rings, Seller Says... I Watched 60 Minutes - I'm Not Paying 6%!

Ok, this blog will probably be about as long as the phone call I received a few hours ago.  My phone rings, I offer my typical enthusiastic greeting that sometimes makes people question if "I'm on something"... But, it works for me.  Usually!  Here's how the conversation went:

Caller:  Hi, is this Sue Nelson?

Me:  Yes, it is.  How may I help you?

Caller:  I need to sell my home, I found you online and you seem to know your stuff.  BUT - before we go any further, I want you to know that I've been watching TV and I'm not paying 6%!

Me:  Chuckle... Let me guess, 60 minutes? More chuckles...

Caller:  Yes! (he wasn't laughing) How low of a commission are you willing to offer me?

Me (realizing this guy is serious now):  Well sir, there are occasions that I can offer a discounted commission depending on the circumstances.  However, if you are looking for discount service - then I'm not the agent for you.

Caller:  OK thank you - BYE!

Since the call ended, I've thought of a lot of things I probably could have or should have said.  It was just such a funny phone call to me, that I had a hard time taking him serious. I probably shouldn't have laughed... but I couldn't help it!