1,728,056
It is disrespectful of our time and costs us money. The specific client must be evaluated.
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Marco Giancola
Miami Beach, FL
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,111,821
It bugs me terribly and if it's chronic I would take action, like calling my client and leaving a message that I've left as I had other client appointments that I couldnt' be later for. (I'd do that even if I didn't have another appointment, as the message needs to be sent.)
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Marco Giancola
Miami Beach, FL
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Cindy Davis
San Diego, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,664,036
One of my pet peeves...... Be on time.
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Marco Giancola
Miami Beach, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Paul S. Henderson, REA...
Tacoma, WA
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
3,167,489
We have people constantly driving from Atlanta to see properties and well it's an hour plus and traffic and you can plan well and still get caught in traffic and construction so I take it in stride and always meet at the office so I can stay productive until they arrive.
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Trisha Ramirez
Pensacola, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,900,085
It does bug me, but not as much as when one of our agents is late for a meeting or training. Good question.
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Trisha Ramirez
Pensacola, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
2,187,462
Being unavoidably detained on occasion is one thing but chronic tardiness is a sign of disrespect for my time and that of others. Like John McCormack , it is one of my pet peeves.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
231,224
it bugs me, i was taught if your not 5 min early, then your late. its amazing what we do for people who are paying us (at times)
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
4,581,818
Most people are courteous but when it does happen -- it bugs me a lot.
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
1,552,938
For tour of homes, I just let them know we're now seeing 3 houses not 6, due to the time remaining. I can't be late to my next appointment.
For any other appointment it's typically at their home or my office so I rarely have experienced them be late in their own home and I just work until they arrive at my office. Then I explain that our 60 minute meeting just became 40 minutes so, I'll need to get right to the point and we may not finish. But I can't be late for my next client.
See I've raised kids, and clients and kids are the same. Once they learn their lateness only affects them and what they wanted to accomplish, not me, they suddenly become punctual or continuously get inconvenienced by their own behavior. It doesn't affect me or my next client.
I hate lateness, but I love my boundaries.
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Kerry Gibson
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,466,257
Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington As long as they follow my 15 minute rule or they better have a very good reason for being late.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
316,098
Part of my initial discussion with buyers is that we have a certain time frame scheduled to see a house. There could be other showings around the same time and if you're going to be more than 10 minutes late to notify me.
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Shirley Coomer
Phoenix, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,416,038
I have an investor client who buys, sells and relists with me and is always late, i lan accordingly for him. But most others i will ask that they call if they will be late. There is nothing worse than wasted time in a day packed with appointments
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
5,583,328
that would annoy me and I'd probably have a conversation with that client about being on time....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,157,791
It is not always possible to be on time. For example, a client may be coming over during rush hour, which actually exists for about 3 hours on weekday mornings and evenings, from another part of the city. If there is an accident, construction, or high volume on a highway, it can cause significant delays. There are also sinkholes or other sudden road closures that could cause delays. Many clients do advise if there are delays.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
784,786
472,757
Good afternoon Paul,
I always verify an hour or two before meeting to make sure they will be on time. I did get bugged couple of weeks ago, but the customer was from out of town and he did not anticipate the amount of traffic on their way to meet.
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Ron Moorhouse Senior M...
Modesto, CA
1,574,666
It bugs me when anyone is late - including myself. But I will overlook it as long as it is a manageable degree of late!
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
634,532
I generally allow a 10 to 15 minute window for late arrivals, except for showing appointments. I insist on punctuality for those.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
1,456,819
With me it happens once. I have no time for habitual tardiness. As I said to Marc above, hiccups on the highway need to be planned for and if they don't happen, they're early instead!
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
443,220
It does bug me...but if it's a client that I think will tun into a transaction, I bring a book and wait it out.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,772,575
Paul,
Ron has an aunt like that. The family has resorted to telling her an earlier time to meet, so she is on time now. When we lived in Los Angeles, it was easy to be late (unexpected traffic). We both are on time or earlier, and it is difficult at times to just take it in stride. A
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,416,359
105,987
It bothers me. I scheduled an appointment today for 1pm, my client shows up at 230pm and I have to spend until 330pm with her to go over things. Complete lack of respect for my time. I have to sign at 10am tomorrow. Crossing my fingers she shows up on time.
2,780
It bugs me but when they arrive my body language lets them know I was concerned about them! Next time I call or text 30 minutes prior to arrival.
1,241,754
I make an adjustment accordingly. Rarely have clients show on time but they call. A small % no show, no call back....
Sam Shueh
4,319,773
Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington oh yes, it does. However, I usually keep and eye on and ask directly 'what time they plan to reach there?'
699,277
67,369
It does not bug me at all. After 30 years in Real Estate all clients are late at some point.
3,986,308
Well, when the next properties time has passed and we didn't get there...I tell them it was thier fault. I will also tell them ahead of time that they need to be on time because I have other appointments.
9,472
It bugs me as my time is valuable too. I'd kindly remind them what time your appointment was. When scheduling the next appointment, tell them to please be on time.
765,973
Oh yes! I'm not sure if it's my age or having been in the business nearly 20 years but now I let them know in no uncertain terms. I was speaking with a CPA and asked him some questions. He informed me that if we were going to discuss this item it would cost me an hourly rate. I told him that it upset me. He then informed me that the only thing he has to sell is time. I learned a lesson from this and now value my time more than ever. Now when someone takes it without consideration it is cosidered stealing.
902,038
Yes, it's disrespectful of other people's time. I know agents that are always late too.
1,562,386
I don't think I've had anyone be chronically late. Or, at least if someone has, over the years it's not made a lasting memory. A few times that clients have been late, it becomes a wash if I run a tad behind.
4,272,934
2,784,416
If a client, you make allowances under the rule of customer service. If you are skilled enough to make a point without offending...go to it
846,475
1,712,776
Thank goodness my mother was not a REALTOR® because she would consider it a hanging offense.
5,877,179
Lately I have appointments after appointments, and if a client is always late, will have to impress upon them it will make the day behind, and I will be late for the rest of the clients.
212,755
It bugs me, but I don't let it show to much at first. To me that is one of the biggest no no's in life, if you have an appointment plan accordingly. My rule is if I'm not 7 minuets early, Im late.
7,862,367
Most of us have worked with clients who are always late. I have them come to the office so I can be productive until they arrive.
442,356
I understand if someone is occasionally late. Things do happen. But like everyone else, we need to be respectful of others, the realtor, the home owner, etc. When showing homes I always let the buyer know we have appointments so need to stick to our schedule. As part of my buyer consultation I explain the whole buying process which includes the "showing process" and best times to see houses. If week days after work is going to be too busy due to work, traffic & kids schedules we need to work around weekends to avoid making everyone crazy!
1,085,237
913,348
It's annoying, especially when you scheduled a showing in a one hour time frame, and you know the sellers have taken their dogs out and are walking around the block in order to cooperate with showing procedures that were recommended by their agent.
3,988,013
I take it in stride and still arrive on time but make sure I have something I can do in the meantime. I do call or text and remind them so at least I know they know I will be waiting and it sometimes even helps.
2,486,205
I don't like to be late and I don't like waiting on someone else that is.