The 48 Hour Buyer Agreement

Episode 18 of the Helping REALTORS® Grow and Scale their Business podcast, hosted by Vanessa Franz Barnes, titled " The 48 Hour Buyer Agreement" was published on August 12, 2025 and runs 9 minutes.

August 12, 2025 ·9m · Helping REALTORS® Grow and Scale their Business

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Summary

Ever signed a buyer agreement… and ended it two days later?In this episode, I’m sharing the real story of my shortest buyer agreement ever and why I walked away.Because if you’ve ever felt guilty about holding boundaries, struggled to say no, or stayed in client relationships that drained you, this one’s for you. Here’s what you’ll take away from today’s episode:A real look at what happened (and what went sideways) during this 48-hour agreementWhat I did instead of discounting my feeHow to stand firm—even when the client is pushing backWhy saying “no” is sometimes the most professional move you can makeThis industry will test you. But I’ve learned that sometimes the biggest growth doesn’t come from more closings. It comes from learning how to protect your time, energy, and peace. RESOURCES & LINKSTake the guesswork out of lead generation and download the FREE 60 Lead Gen Strategies Guide👉⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roadmap100k.vanessafranzbarnes.com/leadgenfreebie⁠⁠Join the Roadmap to 6-FiguresI built this program with YOU in mind. If you are ready to make consistent money and build a predictable real estate business - join TODAY👉⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roadmapto6figures.vanessafranzbarnes.com/6-figures⁠⁠ 💬 If you loved today’s episode, take a second to subscribe and if you've been seeing my content and thinking "She's the one I need in my corner," this is your next step. Book a free 15 min call with me👉⁠⁠https://vanessafranzbarnes.com/book-here⁠⁠Let’s connect on Instagram Come say hi and follow along for more tips and strategies 👉⁠⁠ @vanessafranzbarnes⁠

Episode Description

Ever signed a buyer agreement… and ended it two days later?

In this episode, I’m sharing the real story of my shortest buyer agreement ever and why I walked away.

Because if you’ve ever felt guilty about holding boundaries, struggled to say no, or stayed in client relationships that drained you, this one’s for you.

Here’s what you’ll take away from today’s episode:

A real look at what happened (and what went sideways) during this 48-hour agreement
What I did instead of discounting my fee
How to stand firm—even when the client is pushing back
Why saying “no” is sometimes the most professional move you can make

This industry will test you. But I’ve learned that sometimes the biggest growth doesn’t come from more closings. It comes from learning how to protect your time, energy, and peace.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Take the guesswork out of lead generation and download the FREE 60 Lead Gen Strategies Guide

👉⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roadmap100k.vanessafranzbarnes.com/leadgenfreebie⁠⁠

Join the Roadmap to 6-Figures

I built this program with YOU in mind. If you are ready to make consistent money and build a predictable real estate business - join TODAY

👉⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roadmapto6figures.vanessafranzbarnes.com/6-figures⁠⁠

💬 If you loved today’s episode, take a second to subscribe and if you've been seeing my content and thinking "She's the one I need in my corner," this is your next step. Book a free 15 min call with me

👉⁠⁠https://vanessafranzbarnes.com/book-here⁠⁠

Let’s connect on Instagram Come say hi and follow along for more tips and strategies 👉⁠⁠ @vanessafranzbarnes⁠