Trust is paramount, develop it buy showing your clients you are there for them through the exciting and stressful journey of a real estate transaction. Let your clients know they are your top priority by keeping them informed of all significant developments in a bid, contract, or purchase, and responding promptly — within 24 hours — to clients’ messages. In this age of email, social, text and cell phones, there simply is no excuse for not keeping a client informed of all significant developments during the representation. A client, who knows he or she can get in contact with you, and that you are committed to advocating for his or her interests in purchasing or selling real estate, is less likely to pursue a lawsuit or grievance even in the event a problem with the transaction arises.

As you know, real estate is a people business and you should not underestimate the importance of how your client feels about your service. If you don’t show how much you care about them, they will do the same in reverse, especially if they have a grievance that needs a solution.

*McCune, Daniel R., Perdue, Kimberly and Charlton-Perrin, Gawain, “Top Ten Tips for Real Estate Agents to Avoid Getting Sued,” Hanover Insurance Group, August 2016.