152,917
Absolutely...when they disrespect my time and start sucking me dry.
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Noah Seidenberg
Evanston, IL
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
921,504
You bet!
This is a business, not a hobby.
When it becomes clear my services are for entertainment, it becomes time to move on.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Eastvale, CA
1,472,185
I have no problem firing clients but admit, they are now few and far between. I'm very selective as to with whom I work. If I don't sense it will be a good fit, I don't hire them!
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Eastvale, CA
5,584,178
I fired a seller two hours after listing the home.... his attitude changed before the ink was dry.... he called me from work and was demanding!! bye-bye!!
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,466,257
Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate Yes, however the key is to fire them before you hire them.
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
864,758
Yes on all three. For being dishonest and unrealistic expectations.
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
5,774,095
We have fired a client, when it became clear that working with them would be a source of constant aggravation. A
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
53,569
I have fired a few. Some clients aren't worth the amount of energy that pull out of you. Those people are better off with another agent, so I can be more productive.
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Eastvale, CA
2,298,137
It happens to just about every agent at one time or another. Some people are just too high maintenance or have a bad attitude. They aren't worth the grief.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
1,772,017
5,982,122
Yes I have, had a buyer a few years ago that wanted me to work as a buyer's agent, but would not sign the agency agreement. Our state requires a signature.
1,534,514
4,273,331
2,703,687
Yes.
Unreasonable Sellers shooting down good offers.
Buyers that take eternity and don't buy.
5,246,029
4,337,365
2,234,859
Recently I had to deal with a former client that was off his medication. I felt like I was in a compromising situation in many ways, and he scared me. He wanted me to help him buy a tract of land. I threw him out of my office when he started yelling at me.
The guys in my office were watching with an expression on their face that was priceless. I saw that as I showed my former client the front door.
My response to them was...why the h#ll didn't you come into my office when you heard the yelling? I might have needed your help.
I was pretty ticked off.
3,986,423
4,800,282
3,652,657
yes! rarely has this happened but if they turn into a jerk or just nasty they're out the door and fast
508,397
Yes. I've only had to do it once in my 11+ years in the industry thankfully. The seller was just over demanding and abusive. I spent thousands of dollars marketing his home and it was never enough. Finally he started to strongly suggest that I purchase the home myself from him. At that point I just said good bye to him. He was a real piece of...work.
1,231,853
Thanks for asking the question, Jim Garcia | Douglas County Real Estate
Love the answers.
2,838,552
Seller wanted to win...buyer wanted to win & the seller had me done for draw or lose with a possible win if things take place. PASS & good luck to you
1,259,783
I only work with serious buyers and willing sellers. The rest they can wonder anywhere they want to....
25,251
Jim, Short answer-Pain in the Ass.
If you want the long answer you can find me on my blog at http://www.jimsakalis.com/jims-blog/
5,090,959
Yes. They were not motivated sellers and continually turned down showing.
1,713,581
I have and normally it is a personality conflict. It could be something like racism, or it could be the pain level.
4,434,227
2,245,147
6,655,819
Sometimes it is needed, a few will find a better fit with a competitor, and a few will come back with a more workable attitude.
3,627,372
You bet, twice, they were just unreasonable and would not listen to the price they wanted. Never a buyer yet however, the day isn't over