All Forum Posts by: Olga M.

Are you in Kansas City or do you have property in Kansas City? Please make sure your KC Vendors are at KC Tenants Bill meeting to discuss issues on November 13th! Protect your KC investments and property rights.

Your thoughts? Will you be there? Meeting?

#unitedkc

@Jessica M. I had a tenant like this once. I actually liked her, but her demands became silly.

I got to the point that I told her that maybe this wasn’t the place for her and that she should consider that, as there was not much more I could do for her requests. The house is what it is - a nice older home in an older neighborhood. That wasn’t going to change.

I agreed to let her out of her lease, while she looked for a new place. She moved into a newer condo uptown, more suitable to her personal taste with modern amenities.

I feel like I helped her help herself and me.

That same house has housed the same tenant since then, and they are happy as can be.

Good luck!

@Jesse Smith Friends and family can be the best and the worst. I am grateful to those that placed their faith in me when I was new, and regret doing business with others.

Eventually, you develop tough skin and you bless and release. I am a good Realtor and friend. I have learned to still be helpful and professional, BUT not give it all away. There’s a fine line. I’ve had plenty of friends who have picked my brain along the way. No longer. I set boundaries that are understood.

Social events are great for picking up business, but I won’t let them pick my brain anymore. Make an appointment and let’s talk further in the office, otherwise I’m just your friend enjoying your time. It goes both ways. That’s how I know if they’re serious or not.

We know we treat our friends like gold, but no matter how much we want to convey that, sometimes they are set on their fears and beliefs. They fear the awkwardness, the embarrassment (if any), the damage it can cause, the spouse’s opinion, and being talked about. There’s no way of convincing them.

The key is to not come from scarcity. Would I like your business absolutely. Will you use me? Nope. My time and boundaries are just as valuable. It goes to people who value and appreciate what I do. This year, no one has negotiated my commissions, except for one relative. Denied. My clients, especially my investors refer me people and tell me to not give them a discount. They support my worth and tell others what it is. They sell me. That’s the people I want to work with.

With that said, there are people I absolutely don’t want to work with. Sometimes I have to, and sometimes I bless and release.

Lastly, some people no matter how great they are and we are, are just not meant to be. Either we didn’t mesh or they went elsewhere. I have learned to accept that and learn from it when there is a lesson for me.

I do better with strangers and their referrals. Past clients and referrers. Those are the people I nurture.

It’s the game of life. Hope this helps. :)

@Rolando Reyes Jr, yes! Everyone is supportive and helpful. Welcome again.

Hello, welcome!

There are many in here from KC, including myself.

Hope you like it here in KC!

Aw...catch you at the next one. Will be flying to Los Angeles that day! Major FOMO!  =)

Hello! Steve from Bulldog and Bill Verhoeff from Sherlock Homes are my  go tos. Let me know if you have any questions!

Welcome to BP! Best place to grow and learn. The support is amazing.

Welcome to the site! I am sure you will do well. Those are great areas to start. I am from the KCMO área too. Feel free to ask me any questions.

@Prasad Raju. Several of my clients buy in that zip code. Never had an issue and they cash flow. Yes, they are considered D, but better for us. Less competition. Lol