ARE YOU A SKEPTIC???...Do You Question The Motives Of Almost Everyone You Come Across?

ARE YOU A SKEPTIC???...Do You Question The Motives Of Almost Everyone You Come Across?

I AM, AND I DO!!!......and I am proud of it!

Recently, I was challenged by a business acquaintance with the idea that if I was going to question someone about their intentions when it came to volunteering to do an open house for me, then I didn't deserve to get their help!

"We are independent contractors! Just let him do the open house!"....was the statement from this business aquaintance.

I was simply asking the volunteer what he wanted to gain from doing an open house for me on a big listing--hoping to hear something like: "Hey-I want to get a bunch of potential buyers--a list of names that I can farm and cajole into buying this listing." That's what I was hoping for and instead I got a cold shrug of the shoulders--" I guess I might as well do an open house for a big listing than a little one".....

I was put off by that response--it was uninspired and lacked the prospecting attitude that I expected. So, I told him I would do the open house and he could help. I needed to feel that the house would be properly shown and represented and with an attitude like the one he had, I was doubtful I would get good results!

That is just one little example of what my skepticism does for me--It keeps me on my toes! It makes me expect more and therefore demand more from those whom I work with--both co-workers and clients!

I want to keep my reasoned consideration about things; I want to have an attitude of doubt about someone until I am certain they are going to perform at a very high level with regard to buying a house, selling their home or even handling one of my listings.

IS THERE ANYTHING WRONG WITH QUESTIONS???...I think not! I AM a skeptic and I am proud of it! In my opinion, there are not enough of us out there!

Some of the other things I am very skeptical about:

• I am doubtful that a good result can be achieved when NOT getting a high degree of commitment from those with whom I put my trust.
• I am very concerned when I have a homeowner who does not want to allow me to put a sign on his property, especially when it is my exclusive! How serious are they???
• It concerns me when I have a buyer, actively looking for a home, who does not get pre-approved before we begin to look for a house....may not even be intentional--just careless and uninformed!
• I get really doubtful when a homeowner says: "I will list the house with you for 3 months and THEN we can extend the agreement"..leaving me with no time for serious marketing before the listing ends!
• As far as the renewal thing--I have learned the hard way that the intention of a homeowner who promises to re-list in this market after 6 months of my heavy marketing campaigns is very dubious indeed!....Get the 8 month or 1 year agreement UP FRONT if you are investing lots of time and money in marketing!

I am finding myself more and more skeptical in this very difficult profession! ...As a result, I have taken the position that unless my requirements of buyers, sellers and co-workers are not met, I will not put any time into the process.

I pick my "Time and Money Spent" (TMS) on very carefully scrutinized clients and co-workers. I don't need to "settle" when it comes to my high standards and expectations...If they can't be met--I say "Hit the road"!

AS far as those who call me a "SKEPTIC"...I say: "YOU BET I AM, AND I AM VERY PROUD OF IT!"

HOW ABOUT YOU???...Are You A Skeptic? Please share some of your experiences where being "SKEPTICAL" has paid off.

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