Many consumers moonlight to earn sufficient income to provide for their families and if need be, why wouldn't a REALTOR do the same thing? 

If you recall Jeannette participated in the Makever2Takeover and placed 3rd in between juggling her children, her husband, her house, her real estate business and her job. 

Last year Jeannette had her best year ever in real estate and this year will prove to be better..could it be...

  • Proper systems in place
  • A strong desire to provide for her family
  • Hard work and dedication and the thought to never give up!
  • Doesn't give in to the norm of thinking

You have to ask yourself...what is more important saving face for the sake of your peers or taking care of your families? 

 

Via Jeannette Neerpat, e-Pro Coral Springs/Parkland Real Estate (London Realty Corp):

OK  I know that many of you think that as a REALTOR, we shouldn't have a job on the side. Let me ask you this? Does having a job make me less of a REALTOR?

My answer to you would be ABSOLUTELY NOT! First let me explain.... I have a job, had this job when I got into Real Estate and plan on keeping way after business picks up. I enjoy the job I have and I enjoy Real Estate.

But having a job doesn't make me less of a REALTORto my customers, and quite frankly, my customers know I work. I tell them up front, but I also tell them they can always reach me even if I am at work.

None of my deals and I mean none gets neglected. I keep all my files with me and make my calls when I need to make them. I keep on top of them as if I was in the office or at home.

If a customer calls me and leaves a message they know that I will call them back within the hour and if they need me sooner they send me a text message and I answer them back right away!

Point being, I know that there are many REALTOR'S out there who are contemplating whether or not to get a job to hold them over. But are afraid they people will look down upon them because they did so.

You know what? It doesn't bother me in the least. And if that's what you have to do, then do it! I would still send you a referral!

Jeannette Neerpat
9000 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, Fl 33024
www.Neerpat.com

Would you like a Free Market Analysis? Visit www.Neerpat.com or call 954-993-4104.

 

8 Comments on Does having a job make me a less of a REALTOR?

JUN
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Providing for my family always and I mean always will take priority. And I don't care who looks at me with a down look because I work. My accoplishments show that I can do it and still over deliver to my clients!

1:41pm • #1
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Midori--no problem as long as we can be there for our clients when they need our services.  Some part-timers team up with another agent to cover when they can't.  It is called survival.  Good luck.

1:58pm • #2
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Nothing wrong with taking on another job...as long as it's legal.:))

3:53pm • #3
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Midori --- I love this post -- I'm going to the original and re-blog it as well.  Thank you.

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4:05pm • #4
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Midori. I have no problem with anyone having another job or two for that matter. As long as they can be reached, return phone calls AND take care of their customer/clients.

7:35pm • #5
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Midori,

Great post.  If your able to keep up with clients, more power to you.  We have to do what we have to do to take care of our families and oursevles!

8:58pm • #6
JUN
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Midori: I agree with you all the way. We have to do what we have to do for our families, but Bryant said it best. Clients and other brokers and Realtors cannot waste time trying to chase you on your cell.You still have to be available. I have the feeling that some Realtors have not been in the work force for so long that they either think its beneath them to have another regular job, even part time or they just don't want to work for someone else. After all we do work for our clients.The solution for some is to have another business of your own which you really enjoy and which does not interfere with real estate. Its possible. Either way I liked your post.  

12:27am • #7
JUN
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I think we give too much credit to what others think! Excellent post to re-blog!

8:20am • #8

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