I believe this is the message many of us want to deliver. Sometimes we just grow weary of being the bearers of not such good news. However, I believe our clients want and need to hear us say.
Dear trusted client, (and friends),
It is me, your Realtor. I have often told you that I want to be your realtor for life...I have been in real estate 32 years and think I used that slogan long before it became everyone's slogan. But it is still a good one for me. What does that mean to you? It means I'll be there in good times and in bad. I'll be there for the counsel and questions. It means I"LL BE THERE (or HERE in this market right now)!!!
So in today's market what does that mean? It means that I want to be your first phone call if you have something to discuss about your real estate. Don't be embarrassed and don't worry about judgment, it's me here, just as I've always been. Everyone has something in life, if you have a situation that is not particularly easy to discuss, be assured I will be discreet and hold your information in confidence. If you have a friend or coworker who needs advice on shortsale or foreclosure or just general questions I would be honored to be that resource. Your referral is a compliment that means more than I can tell you. It is why I still do what I do after 32 years. It IS my reward.
My goal is as it's always been, to treat you fairly, with respect and honesty and assist you in whatever your real estate need. Much like a marriage, I'll be there for those tough conversations, and without judgment help you to explore the way through this market we find ourselves in. The solution may not always be what you want to hear and certainly may not be the message I want to deliver but I promise to do so, so that you can move on. I believe that is why you have called me.
You see, I am here in this profession I love for the duration. Are these easy answers and easy times to be a Realtor? NO, certainly not. But I will not abandon you just because times are tough. I owe you that, I honor my profession by being here to help those who need good, honest real estate advice, perhaps to hold your hand, or cry with you. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
Blessings to you...we'll all get through these times with a little help from our friends. Your Realtor
Very lovely. I would keep it and call you if the need to sell or buy arouse. Very nice. A friend in NH.
Terrylynn - Wonderful letter! Your clients are very fortunate to have hooked up with you. It looks like many times Realtor = counselor. I can tell you are one with great empathy.
This is a really good post, and I know this is the way you treat your clients.
Terrylynn ~ I wish you were here in my area! We need more caring, sincere Realtors with your level of expertise and experience to get everyone through these challenging times. I hope the people in your county know how lucky they are to have you as a trusted resource!
Ditto what the above have said... I was touched by your post! You are truly a great find and all sellers in your are would be lucky and blessed to have you as their agent!
Karen, many thanks.
Patsy, thank you...and I am lucky to have such wonderful clients. I am blessed to attract such abundance.
Chris, WHY thanks...mum
Maureen, such kind words, thank you so much. Having gotten to know you a bit, I feel the same way about your work ethic and expertise. And I am sure that the people in your area feel the same about you...carry on...keep getting the word out.
Judy, THANKS so much for the kind words. I am pleased that it resonated with you and wishing you all the same...wonderful referrals and lots of past clients who appreciate your work and dedication on their behalf.
Hi Terrylynn...You expressed yourself so well that I am sure you will find some responding to your invitation to confide their circumstances.
Thankfully, Chris re-blogged and I did not miss it. I will be re-blogging it also. It may help other agents that would like to do something similar. Hopefully it will inspire them to write a letter offering their services to those that really need it right now.
Kate
Kate, thanks for the affirmation that it was good information...appreciate it. Take care, now to find you and comment.
Terrylynn - Chris is such a sweetheart and I really wanted to feature her post that directed me to yours at:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
I am sorry, there was no way for me to do this!
"Have a wonderful weekend"
Vegas Bob
Terrylynn....I got here from Chris' re-blog. I just had to come over to comment on this wonderful, heartfelt post. It just conveys how much we really CARE about our clients. You just can't work in your client's best interest if you are only trying to get to a closing and Agents like that will never be trusted advisers for life for their clients like agents like us, where THAT is the ultimate goal.