After reading a blog written by Brian Rugg titled "So You Are A Real Estate ‘Expert'....Really?" it inspired me to write a few words on that topic myself. What are the requirements that would render an agent an expert? Would it be income; years in the business; education; or the number of transactions completed? I think to use the word "expert" is a slippery slope. Whenever you feel you have met a person who has a thorough knowledge of a topic, there is always someone who knows more.
Rather than representing yourself as an expert, wouldn't it be more fitting to be recognized for your understanding and knowledge of the profession? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to be recognized as an astute real estate agent? An agent who has a vast knowledge of the business is a more realistic branding description than expert.
After decades of working in real estate, I'm thankful that I have enough knowledge to share with my team members and to improve their understanding of issues within our industry. I'm fortunate to have team members who ask me to share that information with them and who want to improve themselves. Be very careful when and how you use the word "expert." You may not want to participate in the challenge that may follow.
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