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Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If needed, I say YES please. If not, I say I'm good

Nov 28, 2022 12:10 PM
Ambassador
1,457,069
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I'd like to respond with "I don't know, can you?"  I always answer honestly.  I might need help some days and others I'm content to browse.  I don't knock the kid for doing as they were trained but I do wish they'd say "May I help you?"  

Nov 28, 2022 05:06 PM
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3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Where am I when I am asked "Can I help you?'

Rarely do I ever get asked if I need help or as you say "can I help you"? 

I am typically on the hunt to find someone to help and pray whoever shows up can actually help me. 

Nov 28, 2022 12:57 PM
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2,456,409
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Who is asking? What's the background story?

In general I say no thank you.

But I guess it would depend on the situation. Am I reaching for something way up high on a grocery store shelf, balancing precariously on my tiptoes on the bottom shelf? Then I would probably say yes.

Is the person sending me an email to ask if they can help me with my website? The answer is "delete"

It all depends.

Nov 29, 2022 04:45 AM
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6,418,120
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for asking...

Nov 28, 2022 09:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,399,936
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Your Damn Right you can... (not really).  I have to echo Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist answer.

Nov 28, 2022 01:40 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,209
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I gratefully accept any needed assistance.

Nov 28, 2022 12:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,239,029
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Most likely will say "yes"! If just window shopping will say "no"!

Nov 29, 2022 03:36 AM
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5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Depends on where I am and the situation. I certainly appreciate the offer of help, whether really needed or not. If not, I let whoever asked know.

Nov 28, 2022 02:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,201,477
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

That depends, but, if someone is willing to help I am learning to accept their offer. That only took 73 years...lol

Nov 29, 2022 07:52 AM
Rainmaker
853,012
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

"Maybe.  Let's see."

"No thanks but, I'll let you know when you can"

Nov 29, 2022 05:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,553,330
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, please payoff my mortgage.

When may I expect the check?

Nov 28, 2022 06:09 PM
Rainmaker
4,960,530
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I always tell them I be happy to help you.

Nov 29, 2022 08:13 AM
Ambassador
2,071,206
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Thank you.  You're kind to ask.  I'll let you know if I need any assistance.

Nov 29, 2022 10:55 AM
Rainer
381,017
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

My mom and my English teacher taught me to say "May I help you?"

Nov 29, 2022 10:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,323,044
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

What do I say? It depends on the situation, the person asking, what my need is, where I am, etc, etc, etc.

Nov 29, 2022 10:26 AM
Rainmaker
906,197
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

I may say no if help is not needed, yes if help is needed, or yes because if I feel the person offering needs to be included. For example, if I have company and they offer to help set up or clear the dishes, I've learned to let them. It is more about them than it is about me.  Some people are natural helpers and are in their element when they're helping.

Nov 29, 2022 10:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,056,272
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Yes, thank you, where is the bar?
No, I know where the bar is, thank you for asking!

Nov 30, 2022 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
766,079
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Yes please

Nov 30, 2022 06:48 AM
Ambassador
2,187,593
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

It depends on where I am and who is asking. If it's a psychologist, I'd say "Probably not, but you can try."

Nov 30, 2022 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,571,490
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Depends if it is a banker, or a paramedic...

Nov 30, 2022 05:41 AM
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5,254,035
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

If they can, I respond with a "Yes, thank you. I need ___."

Most times my response is, "No, thank you but, thanks for asking."

Nov 30, 2022 05:29 AM
Rainmaker
1,430,297
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

I need a LOT of help! Jeff 😀

Dec 05, 2022 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I say "May I help you?" or "How can I help you?"

Nov 30, 2022 12:57 PM