I have read many posts lately on the negative points of being in Real Estate. Not so cooperative co-ops, mortgage lenders, lack of respect and customer service and so on. It all gets pretty depressing after a while so I thought I would focus on the positive aspects.
When I chose to start a career in Real Estate I was excited! As a person I have this need to go home at the end of the day knowing that I accomplished something and better yet that it was beneficial to someone. Having worked in a corporate atmosphere I was tired of political games and endless days of repetition. I knew that as an agent hard work, honesty and integrity would actually keep me going.
So, as some motivation for myself and Positive food for thought I wanted to get back to basics. Here are some reasons I LOVE Real Estate.
- It's all about my clients! It's not about a promotion or a raise. I get to help make people's dreams come true! Knowing at the end of the day that I made a positive difference in someone's life feels great!
- Working in a Professional atmosphere.
- Meeting other great people in the industry! There really are some great agents, lenders, and other vendors out there!
- No day is ever the same. I can honestly say that every day holds something new. No Repetition!
- Real Estate! I have always believed in Real Estate as a great investment and homeownership being part of the American Dream!
- Marketing. Coming up with new marketing ideas! I always thought it would be fun to make a Nike commercial or something. Being Creative with listings-I actually enjoy that!
- The Challenge! Yes, I was an athlete in younger times and love the competition with sportsmanship!
This is just a small part of what I enjoy! I just remember that through the negatives there are many more positives. Success stories are what should make us stay excited about what we do! It really is about the clients future, not the negatives that we encounter everyday. I would love to hear what keeps everyone else going!
I agree Stephanie, many many many many positive points, thats why i like Active Rain so much i feel its a very positive community. AR members helping other AR members even if it is showing them their unfortunate experiences so that others learn from them.
Good post.
Bruno R.
Roger- That is a great way to look at it!
Donna- Thank you and it's always good to keep people on their toes! I am actually at the end of my 4th year. Seems like a lifetime!
Bruno- I came across Active Rain by accident actually. I don't know why agents don't use it a lot down here. It's a great tool!
Thanks everyone for your comments!
I love to complain. It's kind of like a hobby. But make no mistake about it. Real estate is a great career. I help people build retirements and fortunes. I help them provide safe, clean, affordable housing. And I get compensated rather nicely for doing so. At the end of the day what I do matters. That's important to me.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks Chris, It's nice to know that there are so many of us that look after our clients!
How about being your own boss? Independence? Excellent positives too.
If it was all great, there would be entirely too many Realtors.
I love the postive outlook, but the negative has a time and a place. Sometimes you just need to vent, others you need advice on what to do.....
The best thing about real estate is being my own boss and charting my own course!!!
Just checking in again before going off to start a storm of controversy on some other blog..........Great job Stephanie.
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Hi Stephanie - Like you, I LOVE being in this great busines we're in! When I hear someone being negative about it, I just either physically remove myself from that conversation, or I allow my mind to take me somewhere else. Negativity, if allowed to invade your terrritory, can be very disruptive, and certainly want none of that!
Great post!
Ann
Stephanie - YES! You get it! I too love the real estate business - there is nothing that I would rather do. Your reasons are very similar to mine.
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want" - Zig Ziglar
One of my favorite quotes and a basis for living my life - personal & business.