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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    "Getting to Yes" requires you to walk past a lot of "No's".

Oct 23, 2018 01:12 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Some will, some won't, so what, next... as long as I've done the best I can, it's SW SW SW N for me.

Oct 23, 2018 12:12 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

NO = next opportunity.  From a coaching session I attended.

Oct 23, 2018 04:18 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Used to cuss a bit and try again. Now I just count to 5 slowly!

Oct 23, 2018 02:34 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

If it's rejection from a lead (in person or on phone), I say, "OK thank you"  Sometimes I even add a little eye roll (on the phone of course).

If it's a rejection from an existing client, I might dwell on it for a few days and then let it go.

 

Oct 23, 2018 12:56 PM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

The more no(s) you get, the closer to the yeses you get. What happens when you get a no? Nothing... vs. getting a yes.

Oct 23, 2018 12:47 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Facing those obstacles and learning how to negate objections are teaching moments for us, each and every time.

Those experiences make us better negotiators.

Oct 23, 2018 04:56 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

i believe the odds are sooner or later you will get a yes ... so like all good things ... no pain, no gain.

Oct 23, 2018 04:32 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the link. 

Should the promotion of your blog be considered spam?

Oct 23, 2018 03:23 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Life is always full of surprises.... No ask no gain,

Oct 23, 2018 02:40 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Most of us wouldn't be here today if we didn't know how to handle rejection.  Thanks for the link to your post, Ken Jones 

Oct 23, 2018 02:01 PM
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sandy straley
Rindlesbach Homes - Salt Lake City, UT
Selling Homes for over 40 Years

I listen to their concerns and justify my actions if they are listening.. . .  if not just walk away or hang up the phone. . .  real estate is a numbers game

Oct 23, 2018 12:55 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Sinve with our business model the refections are few I have no problem with it.

Oct 23, 2018 12:28 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

It plagues men more than women btw...How to survive? Feel the pain, awkwardness, humiliation or embarrassment of that moment. It will pass. If done correctly character will be enhanced. Repeat if wanting the mastery

Oct 23, 2018 12:18 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Rejection... often requires asking a lot of probing questions to find out the real reason and then having a good counter ready.

Oct 24, 2018 08:52 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

No means we are not a match, and happily walk away.  A

Oct 24, 2018 06:09 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

The only time it really bothers me is in competition for a Listing ! And that's because I'm competitive and MY SELF TALK  reminds me I'm the better Agent !!!

Oct 24, 2018 04:33 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I repeat:

some will

some wont

so what

next

Oct 24, 2018 02:48 AM
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Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

If you are in the real estate business, it is just a part of the equation. I don't sweat it at all. I just move on to the next "no" because "every no is one step closer to a yes" and you have to get them out of the way.

The more we hone our skills (and work with trusted referral sources), the fewer "no's" we will have between our yeses.

Oct 23, 2018 08:38 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Understand that you cant help everyone and move on to the next potential client.

Oct 23, 2018 06:33 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

For the most part, I welcome it.  It can all be a learning experience with the right attitude and perspective.  

Oct 23, 2018 05:05 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

These days I handle it a lot better than when i first started. It is a learned trait for most. It still stings to lose a listing to a big company now and then. But many more are contacting me these days, my days of cold calling are long over. That sure cuts down on the rejection by getting lots of referrals.

Oct 23, 2018 04:59 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have learned.

Oct 24, 2018 06:32 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I look at it as one less contact to a yes

Oct 24, 2018 09:05 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Have to be tough skin in this business, I am

Oct 24, 2018 04:25 PM
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Jennifer Stone
Big Show Realty - Surprise, AZ
Favorite Four Letter Word: SOLD

Usually, a rejection in sales just means that your product wasn't what the prospect needed. Expect it.  Remember, rejection happens. Be professional. You need to remain polite and professional.

Oct 24, 2018 03:19 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you.

Oct 24, 2018 01:37 PM
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Kathryn Messina
Real Estate 360 Now - Lynnfield, MA
Real estate agent in the greater New England area

I guess it comes down to how you personally process rejection because it is a natural part of life. 

Oct 29, 2018 01:03 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

You cannot let it be personal.

Oct 28, 2018 08:18 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Not fun to be rejected. 

Oct 25, 2018 11:27 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I just move on and get read of NOs

Oct 25, 2018 11:05 AM