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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker! (Fathom Realty Washington LLC)

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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
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You are between a rock and a hard place!   Perhaps "Thanks for asking . . .   I'll let them know you were wondering about them the next time we speak!   How are things with you?" 

Nov 03, 2015 12:45 AM
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Larry Johnston
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I have to admit that there are some that give referrals that are not good referrals.  It's up to them to report to their friends.  Confidentiality is alive and well in our office.

Nov 03, 2015 07:57 AM
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Beatrice Briseno
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I think that is the correct way to answer. I would not divulge personal information....

Nov 03, 2015 05:38 AM
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Michael Setunsky
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Paul S. Henderson, Realtor, Tacoma Washington I thank them for thinking of me and tell them it's not working out for them right now.

Nov 03, 2015 02:36 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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I think you are handling things perfectly, it is what I would do.  A

Nov 03, 2015 12:13 AM
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Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

Like you, I tell them that they have decided to wait.

Nov 03, 2015 05:11 AM
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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

Same here.  I tell their friends that they weren't quite ready to buy right now.

Nov 03, 2015 03:10 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I like your answer, Paul. I've said "Thanks again for the referral. They haven't found anything that fits yet and decided to wait awhile."

Nov 03, 2015 02:33 AM
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Bob Crane
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Sounds like you have a good system and approach to this.

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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
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I tell them we are waiting til after the first of the year.  

Nov 09, 2015 01:15 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
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Paul - I would respond in a similar manner, perhaps saying something like, they have had a change of heart, or that they are no longer interested in selling/moving at this time. There is no reason to divulge that they didn't qualify for financing, especially because of your fiduciary responsibility to your clients.

Nov 03, 2015 02:35 PM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
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Good way to handle it really, good job! If they want their friends to know, let them tell them, not you. Money is a very personal thing for many people.

Nov 03, 2015 08:56 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
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Be up front. Often they are lookin for gifts.....

Nov 03, 2015 01:12 AM