279,878
Wait and when your tunr comes in, assess the address and check with the officer again.
-
Praful Thakkar
Andover, MA
400,356
Do these potential clients want contractor recommendations in preparation for the sale of their home?
Is it possible these potential clients will cheat on you and hire someone else when they list? Sure. Would that be a bummer? Yup. And so it goes.
Sometimes it's a good idea to put yourself out there and give up some of the goods, your resources, in advance of any type of contract.
-
John Meussner
Fair Oaks, CA
-
Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
4,319,419
432,957
Update as of 3:00 today 1-29-15
I sent an email back to her that said: I appreciate your complete honesty. As per our previous conversations I don't share my professional contacts, time and expertise when it is not intended to be reciprocated. I wish you and "INSERT BOYFRIEND NAME" the best with your endeavors. Thank you for understanding- as so many people don't.
Her response was: I completely get it. No worries. Everyone runs their business so differently. I had one Realtor that literally published a list of his contractors every year like clockwork. Anyone in sales of any kind is delirious if they think they don't have any competition. I think its good you hold strong on your beliefs like that. That's probably what makes you so good. You may still get the listing anyway when its time. :-)So, now that the Geyer Inn (a local pub) has come and gone, I'm still open for a drink again!
-
Jill Murty, Realtor - ...
Laguna Niguel, CA
443,220
Delicate issue...you kind of can't win no matter what you do. My instincts would be to give the seller something...even if it isn't everything they want. I try to default to a helping mode...even if they don't hire you, you will have done a good deed.
-
Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
31,266
I would give them one name, that of a general contractor/handyman, one that is your most reliable. If their experience with them is positive, your helpful recommendation could put you above the 2 other agents being interviewed.
-
Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
6,393,179
Sure, I even give them a copy of our mktg plan, we get the deal almost every time.
630,251
400,356
5,104,931
I share freely. What you put out in the universe comes back to you one day.
1,076,551
I'd probably give it to them, and tell whoever I referred they may hear from these people - if they do, they should help me get the listing, too, with a great recommendation of their own.
3,986,258
There are so many variables to this. Is this client building a new home. Remodeling? I may share some of my contractors with them but only in person.
4,800,082
Yes, absolutely. And, I would call these contractors and ask that they give me a great recommendation when these clients call.
2,224,473
Hi, Shana...I've read all of your answers and the other answers. This is a difficult situation. I think I would pass on doing anything with this person. It really sounds like she expects the world from you, but isn't willing to do anything for you. When she says that she always interviews three agents, because that's the way she's always done it, well it came to my mind that after five houses she ought to know what she wants in an agent, and she should know the right one when she meets that person. She sounds like a talker and a user. I would run.
400,356
Shanna Hall - The additional information you provided is interesting.
From your fuller description, it sounds like this gal is a user. Her response to you told you that. Good for her for being honest and providing you with the information you need to make your decision.
I'd wish her luck and cut her loose. Spend your time and energy on people who appreciate what you have to offer.
When you see that she's listed her property with someone else, breathe a sigh of relief and be grateful you dodged that bullet.
432,957
Margaret Mitchell - I am not sure if you have been keeping up with this line of answers. I am curious what made you change your mind after I added details.
432,957
Ron & Alexandra Seigel I think you are right that I should follow my gut! And I am leaning towards your response! She is also asking me to help her boyfriend connect to key people that I know could help him obtain a job. Again wanting my contacts but not willing to commit to me...
432,957
Jill Murty, Realtor yes she is asking for my people to help her pre-pare to sell the home. She also asked me to help her boyfriend connect with some very key people I know to help him get a job- yes all in two emails. Do you still think I should provide all of this assistance? I asked if she was planning on using me to sell her house because part of my value is my contacts and years of honing down a very precise and excellent group of "contractors."
Her exact response to me was:
As far as the house, no promises. This is my fifth house and I have never sold a house without interviewing 3 agents. I like to hear their ideas on what they think are the best ways to market as well as where they would price the house. I know Realtors probably hate that but that's what I've always done. Its what I do with contractors as well. I've talked to two electricians so far and getting ready to call the plumbers. And no, I don't go to the cheapest. I get a sense of who I think can do the job the best given the circumstances.
Sorry- I am really trying to find a good solution. I appreciate your response!
432,957
Cindy Davis, Julia van Mook and DEBORAH STONE - I don't think you saw the added note that she is also asking for my assistance in helping her boyfriend get a job- I know key people he would like to meet. (She knows this via Linked-in)
I understand the part where you say you would give one name. I get that but this really feels like she wants to use me for everything except anything that will make me any kind of money. I am actually fairly appalled that someone would have the audacity to ask for such things knowing that my life is supported due to my contacts (I am completely a word of mouth agent- I do not advertise.)
With that being said- Do you still think I should give her the name of someone and help her boyfriend connect to key people?
432,957
To make the scenario even more interesting she is asking me to forward her boyfriends resume and use my other contacts to help him get a job... Just thought I would throw that in there.
5,772,575
Shanna,
I rely on my instinct, if it were me, I would pass on handing out info...will all your musing on this, it may look like a good deed, but it isn't since you are ambivalent. Go with your gut and insticts. A
208,841
No, I would not. I have excellent contractor resources and I am not handing that out to someone who has not committed to working with me. Like you, I consider it part of my service for clients.
Oops - you just added an update. That is a bit more complicated. I would give her a general contractor name, not a long list of individual contractors.
432,957
The question is very limited- so here is the longer version.
An acquaintance of about 12 years asked me for recommendations for electricians, plumbers, flooring people and construction guys. I feel like this is part of what I offer when you hire me- affordable, tried and true great people that you can rely on. She said that she always interviews 3 agents when it is time to sell then she will make the decision. That may be several years down the line... Would you give her your resources?