Client "Drop Bys" ! - If you were a good Realtor to them, they LOVE to see you !

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I was at a listing appointment this evening in a neighborhood that I had sold a home in a few years ago.

As I drove down that street I quietly smiled a contented smile remembering my two great buyers who bought that house

Then when I passed the house, I saw a light on and a weird little rush of excitement came over me thinking, "hey there are probably there right now !" ... so I pulled over and walked over to the house !

I had really enjoyed spending time with these buyers, and had been invited to a number of their barbecues and gatherings over the years, but I was ready to keep it very brief tonight if they were busy or didnt want to spend too much time chatting at this time.

... BUT !!!!!

They weren't too busy :o)

As they opened the door and saw it was me, their faces both lit up, and the wife stepped out quickly to give me a big hug !!!

... as did the hubby

Then they insisted I come on in, and we proceeded to chat for an hour about each others jobs, families and travels, and we exchanged pictures of our kids from our Blackberrys, and had a really really enjoyable 60 minutes just chatting !

Some Realtors dont believe in 'Drop Bys' as they are concerned about showing up unannounced and disturbing the homeowners, and I do understand it may not always be convenient, but I when I drop by, I always am ready to keep it very brief if it's not a good time, and I will immediately say "no problem at all ! I was just in the neighborhood and didnt want to drive on without at least stopping to say Hi to a couple of my favorite clients !"

... yet out of dozens of drop-bys, I've only kept it brief once ! - Every other time I have been happily invited in and often had coffee (and once even dinner ! lol ) with my clients.

For me, I am comfortable doing this, and it ALWAYS seems to bring me that much closer with my clients, and I am consistently invited to past client BBQs, parties and even 2 weddings !

So if it fits your personality, dont be afraid to drop by and make your clients smile, letting them know you were thinking of them and wanted to say Hi !!

(Oh and I have often brought gifts like sugar pumpkins for Halloween, and small candy baskets for Easter ! Bringing gifts usually makes you a very welcome visitor !!!! haha !)

Cheers Everyone and have fun out there !!!!!