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Can we talk about awkward neighbor chats during open houses?

I always avoided talking to neighbors when hosting open houses, thinking it was a waste of time. But last weekend, the guy next door came over and shared some funny stories about the area that the buyers loved. I mean, it totally broke the tension and helped seal the deal. Maybe it's just me, but now I see how useful those chats can be. Idk, I might start engaging more with the community.
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jesse_lopez14
Small talk is like checking the weather before a hike. You gotta know the basics before you go deeper.
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the_oscar
the_oscar1mo ago
Notice how small talk often unlocks bigger things.
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markm64
markm641mo ago
Yeah, because nothing builds a deep bond like discussing the weather for five minutes. Most small talk is a dead end. You stand there asking about someone's commute while both of you are just waiting for a reason to leave. It's a social filter, not a key. It usually just unlocks the door to more boring talk.
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the_tessa
the_tessa1mo ago
But how does chatting about the weather unlock anything bigger?
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