How to Drop a Client

                                                                                         

So you're a real estate agent and you have a Client From Hell. You're ready to end the relationship, but how do you do it? Here are a few approaches that might ease the transition from having a pain-in-the-you-know-where client to blissful freedom.

It's Not You, It's Me.

"I'm sorry, PITA Client, but I just am not working as well as I can for you. Here is the number for [Colleague who I want to see suffer]. I'm sure you will all get on just dreamily together."

I'm of an Orientation that is not Focused Towards You

"Gee, PITA Client, I've long been focusing on a career representing high-end dog houses to Chihuahuas and other toy breeds. I've gotten my big chance at representing the Taco Bell dog and just won't have time to properly represent you. Here is the number for... etc."

We're Drifting Apart

"PITA Client, I hope you know that I care about your home hunt, but it seems that our timeframes are constantly at odds. I wouldn't want you to be inconvenienced by any schedule of mine. Here is the number for... etc."

We're Too Co-Dependent

"You know, PITA Client, we've really been spending too much time together and this is starting to interfere with my other commitments. However, I've got great news for you. Colleague-who-I-want-to-see-suffer is currently available to help you, so may I take the liberty of giving his/her name and number to you? Great!

Let's Just Be Friends

"As much as I value your business, I don't think it's going to work out right now. I hope to see you at some banal fundraiser sometime. Here is the number... etc."

I Just Can't Be Tied Down Right Now

"PITA Client, I've decided to take a soul-searching trip to the Andes to find my real self. However, I have the number of someone who is going to be just perfect for you... etc." (Note that this doesn't work unless you absent yourself for enough time that you may have actually gone to the Andes)

I'm Not Ready For This Level Of Commitment

"I've been thinking, PITA Client, and I don't think that I'm going to be giving you the highest level of service possible! However, I just happen to have the number of... etc."

I Love You, But I'm Not *In* Love With You

"I really want to help you succeed, PITA, but I just don't think we're right for each other. However, I know someone who is right for you. Oh, look, I've still got his/her number, fancy that... "

I Don't Love You Anymore And Quite Possibly Never Did

"PITA Client, you're a real PITA. I never want to see you again and I wouldn't even recommend you to a certain colleague of mine who I want to see suffer, because it would be too cruel and I would be wracked with guilt." (Not recommended, unless as a last resort)

As you can see, there are many ways of separating yourself from a client. Stay professional, stay safe and try to refer instead of dropping; your former clients may actually not realize that this was your method of running away screaming.

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