921,504
When the seller has toxic personallity...the cost is TOO HIGH.
When the seller insists on micromanaging...the cost is TOO HiGH.
When a seller DEMONSTRATES disrepect...the cost is TOO HIGH.
I can work out most other situations.
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Olga Simoncelli
New Fairfield, CT
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,459,733
Yes. They wanted way more than the suggested market price for the condition, and didn't want to do any work to improve the condition so I passed.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
1,057,664
You mean this week? God yes.
There's one seller I love but the building owner where his unit is, not so much. Pushy, misogynistic and up my ass in a very unfulfilling way. Goes through leasing agents like water and I wonder why. They're always women! LOL
Another I said nope because I have enough land at this time and the prospective can't seem to communicate during my business hours.
Another is a lovely person but the listing is going to be labor intensive and I'm planning several trips and houseguests this Summer, and want light duty.
Another contacted me for the second time, the first time last year I sent him a proposal and he went with an agent who said they could get double. They couldn't and he should have done what I said back then.
And yes this was all just this past week.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,584,571
Although rare, of course. Unrealistic sellers present all sorts of warning signs where bickering, bitching and other bothersome traits are revealed. Not every contact is a connection.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
3,350,764
Oh YES.
I just did that again this morning.
Thank God for the wisdom to know when we can help someone and when it makes no sense to go there.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
5,117,103
Yes indeed, Fred... for various reasons. Sometimes because the seller doesn't seem truly motivated or is unrealistic about price; sometimes because the house won't be sellable; sometime because I don't like the seller; sometimes because I sense the effort will be more than it's worth in compensation at the end; sometimes it's because they want me to provide full service for a discounted fee; sometimes when they want me to discriminate vis-a-vis prospective buyers.
In fact, when I go on listing appointments with people I don't know I make sure they understand that I'm also interviewing them as much as they are interviewing me and that I don't necessarily take all the business that comes my way. And I've been known to fire sellers, as well.
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,093,547
Yes, more than once and for different reasons each time. On one occasion, things were going well until one of the sellers mentioned that the house had flooded once. They then stated that they did not have to disclose that fact since it occurred over five years prior which was why they were now ready to list. I declined the listing due to their refusal to disclose.
As an aside, I did once take a listing from sellers who were upside down on their mortgage with no problem. It sold quickly and they just ended up bringing (a substantial sum, think mid five figures) cash to closing. It was one of the smoothest transactions I have done.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,864,791
Yes, and for a variety of reasons, such as truth or kindness impaired. And when the chemistry is not there.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Mimi Foster
Colorado Springs, CO
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
509,449
Yes, I have. The seller wanted to list the home at an unreasonable price given the condition of the home AND would not take less than a certain amount that you know the house would not go for. Taking this listing will just be a waste of time and money.
I followed this home closely when it was listed. The seller had hired 4 different agents to list his home and everytime he listed it with another agent, he would reduce the price until the 4th agent listed it about $5k above my suggested list price. That didn't sell, either, and he took it off the market and rented the property.
On a side note, I have said no to many buyers as well after "interviewing" them. Not sure about your area, but there are quite a few unethical buyers and sellers here.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
135,824
I'm a builder, but my wife certainly did. Generally toxic people.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Shayne Stone
Fulshear, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
4,725,077
I have on multiple occasions and do it more often these days, haha. Candice A. Donofrio were discussing this question yesterday while sipping our drinks by the pool, haha.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
634,115
Yes, there have been a couple of rare times where unreasonable demands were made by a homeowner or my gut feeling told me you will not work well with this personality.
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Buzz Mackintosh
Frederick, MD
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
1,202,697
There was an obvious personality clash. I explained that my schedule was packed and I would be unable to take the listing today but I would bring a colleague with me who would be able to manage the listing. I arranged a referral fee with that agent
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,246,539
Let me count the ways, wants an unrealistic asking price, property needs to be cleaned up and seller refuses, and seller has a bad attitude are the top ones. Maybe once in awhile I am having a bad day and just say "NO"!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
4,484,901
In twenty six years yes I have turned down a handful... unrealistic, ignorant entitled sellers... good luck let the other guy enjoy the drama, Endre
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Phoenix, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,403,144
Several times Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate . Most often I dumped them for lying to me about the property. Second reason would be they wanted to hire me but made it clear they would be running the show.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
808,779
Yes I have more than once. The headache isn't worth it.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,458,269
That's the beauty of this business. We have the good fortune of selecting with whom we wish to work. I've turned down many a Seller for a variety of reasons. I look forward to continuing to do so!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
5,773,367
Fred,
Our approach was that we became a team with the seller. It was evident to us whether or not we would have that kind of relationship from the get go...We treasure our lives and happiness, and just are not willing to compromise our health and happiness for $$$.
The blatant signs for us were: overpricing, commission haggling, bad vibes, not willing to follow directions (such as gutting a space to show up the building (office) potential and the same with retail and unrealistic expectations.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,383,434
I actually turned down two listing referrals from a fellow agent. The sellers were going to be too difficult to work with. My friend always wondered why she had difficult clients. The answer was, she created them or allowed them to be that way. One of them needed me to get rid of their hoarded items, because my friend had promised to do it. The other needed me to take her eight beagles out during every showing, because my friend had promised to do it. Not the listings for me.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,785,606
I know of two occasions that I declined. The most recent is vivid. Both had the same theme of seller scarcity and willful ignorance. In both cases, I could have had the listing but it would have been tainted similar to food poisoning where you eat with doubt or haste and then later pay the price. In both cases, I drove the point home of stingyness, selfishness and greed....
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
620,692
Numerous times... I didn't want MY name on the For Sale sign.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
2,246,385
Like a doctor that tells you what the charts and blood work say. Or a lawyer that gives you the best advice on how the case should be handled. If the real estate seller gets red faced, starts hollering "I'm not going to give it away and look at all the money receipts for the work done to this property". Politely thank them for the opportunity to view the property, to study the market it swims in and wish them luck. You can not help them and quickly put your marketing dollars and expertise from experience into listing sales where you can. Be the second or third down the line agent or broker when time and what you told them bring them back to your brand. They come back to you two, three years later because you were honest and predicted it would to sell because over priced. Tell them the truth, give them the correct expectation. Don't ask them what they think the place is worth.. you are suppose to know that magic price bracket figure that rises and falls with the market.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,153,794
The major causes I do not take listings are due to refusal to make necessary repairs and or the inability to come to terms on valuation.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,326,624
No, I have not had that experience.
Now, I suppose I will be jinxed for admitting that in a public forum.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
693,775
So far, I have been lucky. Those that have reached out to me to sell their homes have been reasonable and enjoyable to be around.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
1,555,089
Yes, I have declined for 3 reasons:
1. seller was going to over price it-didn't want the waste of time & money.
2. Too far away, I referred it to a team member.
3. Seller was a Jackass and I referred them to my worst competitor 😁
Life's too short to waste time, yours and other's.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
2,073,530
When I was a newbie... I took everything that crossed my path... sometimes at my own peril.
As I've matured, at least in business, I've learned that some listings are just not worth the effort. Either because the seller has unrealistic expectations, they are not emotionally prepared, or sometimes because they are toxic to my well-being.
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Hella M. Rothwell, Bro...
Carmel by the Sea, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,879,816
I went on a listing appointment years ago, and the ONLY time he had to see me was 8 am on a Sunday. After listening to his many demands, this seller was not one I was willing to jump for every time he needed something, I passed.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Ray Henson
Elk Grove, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,142,075
Yes I have and glad to turn it down. Structures were built without 4-way inspections plus C of O and the seller was unrealistic about price.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
1,507,073
I have not, but our office has over the years. I don't recall specifics off hand (been a long time since this happened).
I have turned down deals though. Had one person who wanted to sell us their house that we turned down. Did basic recon and it smelled "fishy", so we declined. Turns out it was fishy as it eventually made the local news.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
637,484
I won't work with certain sellers because I do not trust them, and it has nothing to do with their property. No amount of commission is worth it to me.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
902,538
Yes, when I knew it was going to be more trouble than it's worth.
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Endre Barath, Jr.
Beverly Hills, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,968,091
Yes, If i think I can not sell it, I will past on it.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
914,198
Yes, usually because seller thinks their home is worth at least 25 - 50% more than all the comps show. One lady tried to tell me because a house about 1/2 mile away was worth 1 million, it made her house worth more, then she aso said because a certain contractor did the work on her house, that also made it worth a lot more. She wanted $675,000.00 for a $450,000.00 house. No thanks.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,425,924
I can handle a lot of people, did turn down a few timber sales in the past.
Generally more likely to kick a buyer to the curb before a seller.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,590,566
Of course....many reasons over the past 34 years. Mostly some just simply aren't a good fit. If I don't know the folks or haven't ever worked with them before I let them know, 3 ways this is going to go 1. All is a go, let's get it on the market. 2. You have doubts 3 I have doublts and respectectly must decline.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,464,040
Absolutely for a variety of reasons. Most prevalent are unrealistic expectations and toxic personalities.