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Your faith on display in real estate....or not

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Mortgage and Lending with Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 NMLS ID# 158606

OK...I'm a Christian and Catholic.  So let's get that out of the way right away.  Both of those come with connotations of themselves.   A lot of Christians think that Catholics belong to the anti-christ and a lot of Catholics think that those who aren't Catholic are going to have a rough go of it trying to get to heaven.  I'm not here to debate those points. 

Now that those statements are "out of the way," I have a great question for all of you.  Your faith plays a huge part of your personal makeup.  You're Christian, Muslim, Agnostic, Buddhist, Aeitheist, Naturist, Satanist....or just nothing.  Even just nothing is a faith.  It's a faith in self over anything else.  So why is this on AR? 

How does your faith play in your business....plain and simple?  Do you get up every morning and pray that you'll do the best job ever for your God, your faith?   Do you look for lost souls to help when you're working with your clients?  Do you just say that my actions are good enough as is and I don't need to wear my faith on my sleeve?  What's your deal?  I'm curious because I believe that for as many people we have on AR we probably have different faiths and different approaches as to how that faith will be a part of our business.  Keep it out!!!  Wear it on your sleeve!!!  Preach it to the world!!!  Just let it reflect in the way that I live?

 Bring it!  I'm curious.

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Comments(41)

Susan Horne P.A., RE/MAX- GRI, I.R.E.S.
(RE/MAX Services Boca Raton FL) Susan Jean Horne P.A. - Boynton Beach, FL
-Realtor-Florida Native-(RE/MAX Services)
Very interesting,I myself became a believer when I was 28,It was a simple act of faith, and believing Jesus was the son of God, and He knew no sin, but loved us and His Father so much that He died for our sins, so I and you could have a relationship, with God our father and Creator, and when he rose from the dead, when now, who are called by the Holy spirit, have eternal life , it is not by nothing I have done , but God himself did when He sent His only Begotten son to become  a sacrifice for us. We only know Love because God First Loved us, man has no good in him, but the free gift of the Holy Spirit transforms us, and leads us to do Gods will, the only Good and perfect one was , and is the Lord Jesus Christ... my prayer for the one who read this ask for the free gift..........
Aug 07, 2007 08:17 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Susan...great photo....I love your comments.  You are so passionate about your feelings.  Thanks for sharing....
Aug 07, 2007 08:23 AM
Beverly Van Horn
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ

I don't bring up the fact that I'm a Christian but am happy to discuss it if I'm asked or it comes into the conversation however I get a lot of people from my web site which says I went to Christian College and that I'm a member of Oro  Valley United Church. I often wonder if that's why they choose me from so many other sites. Sometimes when driving through a neighborhood, I'll ask what church they attend and then I can show them where the nearest is. In my 5 years in real estate which are suppose to be my retirement years, I've said God has brought me wonderful clients to serve.

Bev Van Horn, Realtor, ABR, GRI, e-PRO, Tucson, AZ.

Aug 24, 2007 09:22 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Beverly....thanks for the words..... love serving as I'm called
Aug 27, 2007 03:38 PM
Richard Sweum
1st Security Bank - Everett, WA

"Never stop preaching the Gospel...and if that fails, use words!"  The loudest proclamation of our faith is in our actions towards others, close to us and far away.

Sep 06, 2007 02:30 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Rich...good words....We only have one go of it.  Thanks for your inspiration.
Sep 10, 2007 03:02 PM
Brian Hoots
Real Living Speckman Realty, Inc. - Bourbonnais, IL
Larry, I am a christian, I choose to be respectful of my clients if the conversation is brought up by them then I will be happy to share it.  I enjoy your blog and keep introducing the interesting topics. 
Sep 16, 2007 03:48 PM
Chris Pollinger
Berman & Pollinger, LLC. - San Diego, CA
Consulting for Luxury Teams and Brokerages
If your faith is a core value of your make-up  an who you are, then how can you hide it?  Not only does it shine through, I am a proponent of making it evident and clear.  We tend to enjoy and work best with people that share one or more of our core values, if that is the case, why try and deny that they are there.  If we repel someone early on because of the way we think or believe, the relationship wouldn't get very far anyway...
Sep 17, 2007 06:22 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

Thanks Brian...you're right on with this too.

Chris....you are so "on" with this.....can't repel these people.

Sep 17, 2007 09:32 AM
Robin Willis
eXp Realty - Tucson, AZ
CDPE, SRES, Associate Broker

I live my life so that people will know that I belong to Jesus.  However, I am also not afraid to mention it in conversation, the same way that I might mention the name of my child or a friend.  I don't work on Sunday (and have never lost a deal over it).  I don't believe in preaching at people (unless the Holy Spirit strongly directs me that way), but I have found that mentioning my faith is enough.  Many of my clients bring up spiritual issues as they arise or turn to me for comfort and prayer long after the deal is done.  Those who are not inclined that way are not pressured and I am still able to serve them effectively as an agent.

Real estate is my job and my mission field.  My excellence as an agent speaks volumes about the excellence of my Lord.  Does Being a Christian Work for you on the Job?

It is important to remember that who we are in our personality will be reflected in our style of sharing the gospel with others.  I don't think it is wise to berate someone else for not sharing loudly enough or for being too vocal about it.  Some are vocal about everything, whereas others are more laid back and private.  God uses all of our personalities for his glory.  Whether you are sharing correctly and effectively should be something that is addressed frequently between you and God.

Sep 18, 2007 12:37 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Robin...great response....I agree with not moving unless the HS gives you a nice nudge or kick in the pants.  Thanks for sharing....
Sep 24, 2007 07:00 AM
Timothy Schwartz
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie - Marlboro Twp, NJ
Larry, be proud of your faith.  Feel FREE to join http://www.ChristianRealEstateAgents.net.  It is free to join.
Oct 07, 2007 04:55 AM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Thank Tim...I'll check it out.
Oct 07, 2007 03:07 PM
Timothy Schwartz
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie - Marlboro Twp, NJ
Larry, I sent you an email but I got an auto reply, vacation?  Enjoy.
Oct 07, 2007 04:21 PM
Elizabeth Nieves
The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC
Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team
I am a Christian...a bold and outspoken one for that matter. Read my blog 'In Christ Alone'...I talk about how my faith fits into my business. Thanks for sharing your perspective...great to know you are 'out there'! Blessings!
Oct 08, 2007 11:56 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

The True Deed Holder to the Earth is the Lord :)

WE are in HIS Business

I pray for each & every one of our clients and deals ( and they know it)- he has Blessed us :) God Bless You

Grace Safrin

Oct 08, 2007 12:52 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Thanks Tim....send it to me again....it probably got spam filtered.
Oct 10, 2007 03:28 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

Jeff and Grace - - - Nice comments...thanks for the encouragement

Elizabeth....Ditto...great to be bold.

Oct 10, 2007 03:29 PM
Timothy Schwartz
Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie - Marlboro Twp, NJ
LArry, one way it can play is by networking with other Christians.  DId you join the new group here in the rain? http://activerain.com/groups/ChristianRealEstateAgents
Oct 19, 2007 02:53 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production
Good words Tim....I'll tak a look at this...thanks.
Oct 21, 2007 03:38 PM