I'm not sure where I came across these four words that I now have posted on my desk lamp to constantly remind me of their importance to me in business. I simply jotted these words down to inspire and motivate me.

1. Authenticity - I want to always be authentic and real. I don't want there to be a shred of deceit or dishonesty in my talk or my walk. I want to establish trust with every client or customer.

2. Competency - I will constantly learn the new changes in the Real Estate business. I will research the new loan programs that are coming from the Federal Government and how my clients can gain access to them. I will learn new ways of communicating with clients and customers as well as outlets for advertising. I will see to harness the power and connections of Facebook, Twitter, Active Rain and others.

3. Innovation - I will discover new and innovative ways to market property as well as search through the massive database that United Country has of buyers looking for just the right property. I will try to do things differently to get different results.

4. Creativity - To create is to always learn. I'm learning to blog, to do webinars, to see a different angle than I've seen before. I love to study the creativity of others as it stirs something new and creative inside of me. I also love looking at Creator God as the ultimate creative Person. As I look at each sunrise and sunset - I'm amazed at His creative power.

It is my goal to be a life-long learner. I want to grow and stretch so that when I'm old I'm not turned off by new inventions and tools. I want to stay current in this high-tech/high touch world we find ourselves in.

Press on!!

Dwayne Hicks

Associate Broker/Owner

United Country West Georga Realty

Carrollton, GA 30117

www.westgarealty.com

dwayne@westgarealty.com