Texas Mortgage & Real Estate Thoughts

Are you prepared for a client to visit you all of a sudden? I'm not just talking about someone that just shows up at your office, but that is certainly one situation. I'm talking about a client that wanted to stop by for a few minutes to discuss a home they noticed or the loan documents you asked for. How prepared are you and your office to have such a visit?

Maybe you keep a neat office, so this isn't an issue for you. But let's take it a step further. How about if your client(s) brought the rest of the family? If you want to be sure that your client(s) is not distracted, its best to have something in your office for children. Having a 'play box' in your office is a start. Fill the box with things like these:

• Crayons
• Coloring Books
• Toy Cars
• Dolls ('action figures' for the boys)
• Puzzles
• Crosswords
• etc.
  

Do they have older kids? It doesn't hurt to have a Nintendo DS (or similar hand held game system) and a few games. A good used Nintendo DS can be picked up at a GameStop, or local game store. They are pretty inexpensive and come with a charger. Plus while you are there, you can pick up a few games. It does not have to be expensive and you may have this stuff lying around your house already.

It will help keep the kids occupied while you and your client(s) talk about business. Plus your client(s) will appreciate the extra thought.