While I absolutely appreciate Account Closed's point that "getting busy with work" is a potentially lame excuse, I empathize with being unable to always devote the time I'd like to real estate.

That said, before I get too high and mighty, I will also say that I empathize with anyone who has to be the example case.

IMO, call them, empathize with them and close the deal. 

Explaining the situation to the tenant and empathizing with them can allow you the 3-week wait.

Jon, We are almost the same age and can empathize with your position.

Empathize with her but tell her she cannot keep the dog on your property.

We, including me, and I'm going to start watching that a little closer, tend to speak empathically, as if one strategy or custom is absolutely the way to do something.Unless we are speaking of federal regulatory or legal issues, the rest is subject to local custom.

Josh,I empathize with you about this situation.

You then empathize with Bryan for his bad experience and go on to state how you are trying to contribute to making the system better.

You can be empathic without becoming part of the problem you endeavor to solve.I have chosen to become involved with many, many ugly situations.