Was Asked Tonight: I'm putting you on the spot "Why are you in Real Estate" ....my answer came immediatley "Because I LOVE IT"
I had a business dinner tonight at a great restaurant with my business partner and a fantastic mortgage broker who had set the night up. He was looking to take us out, and discuss how we can each help the other's business grow, with the end result being that our clients receive the best service.
It was a wonderful dinner, and great conversation - and at one point, He asked point blank: "So Erica, don't think, just answer right now - why are you in Real Estate?" Without hesitating, I quickly responded: "Because I Love it". He appreciated my response - because like myself and business partner, he believes that unless you really love what you do, and have the passion for it, you won't be very good at it. He is one of the few people I have met that also selects Realtors he works with based on having similar ethics, values, and concerns of the client as a primary focus. This seems sort of basic and obvious, but in reality, we all know that there are far too many in this industry who do value these things. It goes back to the idea that "Like Attracts Like", and that if you surround yourself with people of like minds and values, you will only bring other positive people.
At the end of the day, I Really do just love this business. Are there times when it's stressful ...of course. Are there times where it seems impossible to not let business interfere with family/social life...yes. Are there times when the stress of being the solo income provider in a commission based business is a little much to handle....ummm yeah definitely.
But for all of it, there is nothing better than meeting new people, helping them get through difficult situations, seeing a first time buyer turn the keys of their first place, or watching how happy a family is that relocated to a community they didn't know until you brought them there. And for all of the crazy "Type A" personalities that exist in this wacky industry - I think one of the absolute best perks of all are the wonderful friends I have made in colleagues who share the same feelings, and quite honestly are just a REALLY FUN group of people. I can see already on ACTIVE Rain that I will come to find many more people I feel this way about.
Oh...and did I mention - the mortgage broker also paid for dinner.........just another perk : )
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