Setting & Meeting Customer Expectations
Delivering Bad News to Customers
Preparedness for Pre- and Post-Calls
Title
100

A business’s ability to meet expectations will determine customer _______.

satisfaction

100

By delivering bad news proactively, we are being ______ with our homeowners.

transparent

100

When you're _____, you have easy access to all relevant information, enabling you to address customer queries promptly and accurately.

organized

100

What type of certificate is required from the new homeowner in the case of a deceased owner?

death

200

If expectations go unmet for too long, what will customers do? 

leave

200

The first step in delivering bad news to customers is to ______ the situation.

assess

200

A _______ routine may include gathering relevant documents, reviewing previous interactions with the customer, and outlining the objectives of the call.

pre-call

200

What notice is typically filed by a lender before a notice of default is issued to the homeowner?

lis pendens

300

It is common for homeowners to believe their _____ is higher than we estimated. That's why it is important to set expectations about this early.

home value

300

You should always set ________ for the communication, outlining what you aim to achieve by delivering the bad news.

objectives

300

All _____ should be open and reviewed prior to a call. This allows you to see customer information and review past communications.

systems

300

Where can you find the confirmation of the recording (stamp) on a lien release or satisfaction of mortgage?

first page, right corner

400

The easiest way to fall short of customer expectations is to _______ and underdeliver.

overpromise

400

When customers respond with anger, frustration, disappointment, or concern, you should always ______ their feelings.

validate

400

Removing these before a phone call will minimize interruptions during the call.

distractions

400

What type of lien can be filed against the homeowner’s property after an NOC is filed and the work has been completed?

mechanic's lien
500

Setting the right expectations provides a smoother application process and can potentially reduce what?

time to fund

500

What is a type of listening technique you should use to be able to empathize with customers?

active

500

When homeowners talk to us for the first time, our _____ sets the tone for future interactions.

first impression

500

What is used by a title company to distinguish the buyers and sellers of real property from other people with similar names?

SOI (statement of information)