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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

When I have a relationship with a client that lasts longer or is more meaningful than a personal bond, I will contact a therapist. 

May 23, 2018 10:11 AM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

HA.
NOPE!
NEEEEEXT!

May 23, 2018 10:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,310,972
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

My clients are focused on the transaction. After escrow closes, contact is less frequent and less critical. The burden is on me to follow up and make sure the remember me for their next real estate need.

May 23, 2018 10:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Can't say I've had any feelings of withdrawal and while it might not be a daily event to stay in touch, I do stay in touch regularly.

May 23, 2018 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,112
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I have never suffered from withdrawal once a transaction was completed.

May 23, 2018 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

At every juncture I'm trying to ratchet down their needs with every showing. If a personal relationship develops along the way I know I'm in trouble and not working in their best interest. This applies to both Sellers and Buyers! 

May 23, 2018 10:18 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    Bittersweet parting after the closing is one thing.  "Breakup" is another.  Somebody got too attached to somebody.   

May 23, 2018 11:00 AM
Rainmaker
7,834,961
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope. Be happy for those good relationships but it is business all the way.

May 23, 2018 10:59 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have learned to accept it as part of our business.  I try to keep in touch with clients who have become close.

May 23, 2018 10:39 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I get what you're saying - the daily (sometimes multiple times daily) communication immediately halts! 

The beauty of keeping up with your past clients begins on moving day! They really do appreciate that you haven't just dropped them when you walk away from the Closing table with check in-hand!

May 23, 2018 07:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,225
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

That's normal. We mutually move on as they have a new property and I have new clients. But, I do pop-bys, coffee catch ups and I host parties they attend. We stay in touch.

May 23, 2018 05:36 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Only momentarily, then I get busy servicing my other clients. Of course, I keep in touch with all past clients on a regular basis.

May 23, 2018 11:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

won't be a breakup if you keep in touch.... and they'll have the opportunity of sending you referrals....what's there to be depressed about....

May 23, 2018 11:38 AM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I feel the change with we meet at the home and they are given their keys.  I then say, "now you have to let me in"

May 23, 2018 07:03 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No, as it is a blessed relief when the transaction is successfully completed. I am happy for them to go live their lives and of course I can stay in touch and be interested in their futures.

May 23, 2018 06:52 PM
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Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

I talk to some more than others throughout the process. There are some that take so much time, and I do learn more about that it is a little odd to not talk with them once the loan closes. I don't see my clients in person though so they are not people that I consider to be or have become friends. 

May 23, 2018 06:29 PM
Rainmaker
1,374,323
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I still remain in contact with many who have become friends. 

May 23, 2018 05:42 PM
Rainmaker
757,885
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

That is great that you have clients who have bonded closely with you. They will probably be your clients for life. I've had some clients like this. We've remained friends after the transaction closed & we've gotten together after the closing just as you would with a good friend. I'm ever grateful for clients with whom I've shared this bond!

May 23, 2018 04:21 PM
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3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not really a withdrawl

May 23, 2018 07:53 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No; maintained a professional distance.

May 23, 2018 04:23 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,488
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Corinne Guest, Managing Broker summed it up well!

May 23, 2018 03:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

That has never happened.

May 23, 2018 01:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, since I keep staying in touch regularly, especially right after closing. 

May 23, 2018 12:52 PM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

honestly, I rarely miss them. 

May 23, 2018 12:28 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dan,

No, we both feel joy on a job well done and appreciated.  A

May 23, 2018 12:13 PM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

That would not be the word I would use - I'm actually happy to move on Dan Tabit!  For me, it never feels like a break-up, once the transaction is over, because I consider it all business.  Very few clients are in the true friends category for me, and those folks I keep in touch with, as we've gotten to know and like each other.  A very high percentage of clients are strictly business and that is where they remain.

May 24, 2018 08:49 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Dan Tabit - I work by referral and would love to stay in touch with almost everyone! I still get referrals from someone who bought the home through me a decade ago!

May 23, 2018 11:05 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Followup is important, have them stop by for lunch a few times each month to keep in touch.

May 23, 2018 08:37 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes.  One client told me she was sad and missed me.  And, it was like a breakup. 

May 23, 2018 02:14 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

It is understandable considering the amount of emotions at work. I have experienced as well as my clients a type of relief from it being over as I give as well as they do.... all our energy to the outcome

May 23, 2018 01:48 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Yes! Too often we drift apart.

May 29, 2018 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,551
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

No we are friends for life 

May 28, 2018 04:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Absolutely!   I have a client that closed end of April, and she still emails me once a week.  It works both ways!

May 27, 2018 07:24 PM
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150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Yes, I said that to one of my clients just yesterday. 

May 25, 2018 07:12 AM
Rainer
87,920
Jeff Perlis Prime Properties
Prime Properties - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Experience Your Own Transformation!

No, I keep in touch after closings.

May 25, 2018 12:21 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I feel that way after settlement.  I actually joke at settlement that I won't know what to do with myself now andask if they know anyone buying or selling.  Try to get them to replace themselves.

May 24, 2018 05:42 PM
Rainer
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Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

Withdrawl??  NO

May 24, 2018 08:55 AM
Rainmaker
191,939
Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

Yes!  I always feel this way. I just completed the final transaction out of 3 with one couple.  We've been working together for the past 6 months, and I miss them :(

May 24, 2018 08:25 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Sometimes, recently i had a long journey of listing and selling their home then selling them their dream home. It was weird not to get her call when it was over so i called just to say good morning. She promptly referred a co worker to list her home. 

May 24, 2018 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't break up with them. 

May 24, 2018 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I completely understand what you're saying!  We do spend a lot of time together.  When it's all over, it's nice to be able to stay in touch with those you've formed real connections with, and say "bye bye" to those who you've been counting the minutes until closing.  :)

May 24, 2018 04:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

One can always stay in touch...

May 24, 2018 04:41 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

The relationship does change, that's true. I keep in touch with my clients though, so we don't actually break-up!

May 24, 2018 03:10 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

May 24, 2018 03:03 AM
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482,547
Bruce Kunz
C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ
REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

I wouldn't go as far as a "breakup", but there is a bit of a void when the closing actually happens. Multiple daily communications stop...
Keeping in touch after is a good (and necessary) thing.
Bruce

 

May 23, 2018 09:02 PM