06/18/2026
A few weeks ago a client decided to part ways with me.
It honestly didnโt surprise me, as we had a few differences of opinions and views over the last month of working together.
She wanted an agent who could answer her phone calls at all hours of the day, and I wanted to set proper boundaries so I could show up for the people who mean the most to me - my family.
There were some red flags from the beginning as I had prepared her home as โComing Soonโ half a year ago. After having multiple requests for showings before it even hit the market (a rarity in our current market), my client decided she wanted to wait to list.
Flash forward to the last month sheโs ready to list and we move quickly to get it on the market.
During this time, I had planned a family vacation already after my daughterโs high school graduation. So I had been upfront about this, and communicated that Iโd be out of town, and I would still be available while I was away with delayed communication and my team on the back end would be available to make sure her house was shown during tour requests, any paperwork was handled, and Iโd still have time during my vacation to check in on things when needed.
Unfortunately, this client felt she needed me during times where I was showing up for my family. After declining her call during my daughterโs graduation ceremony and at a later date thinking a call was wrapping up after 30 minutes while suffering a migraine, she decided it was no longer a good working relationship to be in and fired me. In fact, during that last call she brought up my vacation, daughterโs graduation, and the fact that I was wrapping up the conversation.
I will admit, I could have done better about giving her weekly updates on specific days about the status of her home. This is feedback I am taking to heart and am implementing a better system to make sure my clients are apprised of whatโs going on consistently.
But, I am not sorry that I kept my boundaries, and prioritized my family. While we were on our family vacation, my eldest was proposed to! I would not have missed those moments for the world. Plus, my kids constantly want to spend time with me and comment that I work too much. The girls are getting older and I need to spend every moment I can with them.
I love my clients and I love my role as your trusted Central Virginia agent but I will not compromise my family life to suit others. I may not be the agent for you if you need someone who is always available. I will promise you I will get back to you in a reasonable time frame, and I promise when Iโm showing up for you, Iโm giving it my all.
So if youโre looking for an agent who is ready to go to bat for you to find you your dream home or sell your home without losing sight that the reason I work so hard for my clients is to take care of my family, Iโd love to be your choice.
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Anita Williamson
Personal (804) 305-2756
Office (855) 450-0442
Real Broker, LLC
