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This is why agents should get a representation agreement before giving advice. Without a representation agreement you should only give basic information, not strategy. You have to remember that this is your business. You’re a licensed professional and your time and advice is valuable.
Unfortunately this happens a lot. They don’t know your worth and you shouldn’t work with someone like that. They did you a favor. Move on with other clients that need you.
Being a Realtor requires a thick skin. If you are a newer agent you will learn but it’s a hard learning experience.
I had an actual seller meet with me to list their house when I did resell. Turns out they were a new agent and just wanted to see my listing presentation. Weren't selling their house. I never forgave them and they ended up working in my company. Moveon happens all the time
Acknowledge your feelings privately
Don’t rush to respond or reach out while emotions are high. Take a little time to process. It’s okay to be disappointed — you built a connection and expected loyalty. Give yourself permission to feel it, but don’t let that disappointment drive your next move.
You missed an obvious opportunity...they asked for your advise. This should have brought up many questions that you should've asked your past client.
As someone stated already in this chat, let your emotions simmer down first. Then, I would simply follow up with your past client, and ask why they chose to go with another agent "team"? Appreciate their honesty and take it as constructive criticism. Let them know since you were the one that sold them the home, that hopefully you can bring them a buyer.
I would also ask how long their agreement is with that agent, and if their home doesn't sell with the current agent in that time frame, then let's reconnect to get your home sold.
Great advice.!
I'm not sure how to answer that question as it appears you're not moving forward with them. You got played, and the best thing to do is learn what you can from the experience. Next time someone wants advice make it official. Your advice shouldn't be handed out for free. If you didn't put it on paper, it's partly your fault. They may have interpreted that as you not being sufficiently motivated to represent them.
What do you mean, move forward with them? It sounds like you won't be moving forward with them. If you see them in social situations, just be polite. It doesn't help you to seem petty or annoyed, they could refer you business in the future.
I mean, the professional relationship is ruined, isn't it? They went with someone else after wasting your time. If they reach out in the future, there's a good chance the same thing would happen. If you want to risk getting played a second time, you can, but I wouldn't.
It happens to all of us one time or another in our career. I look back and see what I could have done better to have won his business. I would not just drop them because they are a wealth of information on how to grow my business. Plus, they could refer business to me in the future. Once you get past the sting, use it for your advancement.
its stupid to move forward with persons such as that... they dont have professional courtesy to start with... effed them.
Ugh I’m sorry. I probably wouldn’t move forward with the either.