Without a doubt all of us have had the not so delightful experience of sitting in a restaurant, or in a meeting, or having a meaningful conversation with someone when a random song, ring or swamp sounds loudly start emanating from a pocket or purse. Your conversation, in person, gets put on hold while the phone is answered and a conversation completely unrelated to you takes place. Sometimes one interruption can be forgiven, but by the third call any good feelings between you are long gone.
So it is that great Realtors only focus on the one they're with! I am meticulous about returning phone calls but if I'm with someone, speaking about what is important to them, I do not answer my phone or check my mail. There are rare exceptions that I alert my clients or friends about if I'm in the middle of a time sensitive negotiation. Otherwise, I love the one I'm with.
I've developed a bit of a reputation for better or worse with my colleagues. If we go out for a meal together there is one rule. All phones on stun and no table conversations with someone not at the table!
As the ability to reach anyone to tell them anything -- or show them anything, gets more and more immediate we should practice considerate manners with the same acceleration!
So it is that great Realtors only focus on the one they're with! I am meticulous about returning phone calls but if I'm with someone, speaking about what is important to them, I do not answer my phone or check my mail. There are rare exceptions that I alert my clients or friends about if I'm in the middle of a time sensitive negotiation. Otherwise, I love the one I'm with.
I've developed a bit of a reputation for better or worse with my colleagues. If we go out for a meal together there is one rule. All phones on stun and no table conversations with someone not at the table!
As the ability to reach anyone to tell them anything -- or show them anything, gets more and more immediate we should practice considerate manners with the same acceleration!
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