As a mom of two teenagers and a surrogate mom to another, much of my time is spent teaching my kids how they must be responsible for their own actions. For teenagers in particular this is a difficult lesson to learn. But as an adult and a real estate agent how does this apply to me and/or my colleagues?
My actions as an agent not only affects my business overall but how a view the job that I have done. I recently had a transaction in which I was completely unable to communicate with the real estate agent on the other side of the transaction. In fact, I have always been conscious of the other sides feelings and tried to use the golden rule in all of my business dealings. But this transaction was different and difficult and I knew it would be from the very beginning.
Thankfully even with all the difficulties the transaction closed but for me I am still dealing with the consequences of my actions. Should I have done more or done something different? I question why using the golden rule doesn’t always work? What can I do to change how I do business to prevent something like this happening again? After a lot of thought I have come to the conclusion that questions like these and sole searching my actions, which may not always be comfortable, will make me a better person and a better Realtor.