Oh, please admit it --- you hate to admit but PLEASE admit it . . . Yes, I have messed up(substitute the screw-up word of choice)..... As much as it may pain you to say it ... it happens .... yes, to all of us.  So as Realtor Judi Barrett from Oklahoma writes . . . fess up, face the consequences and move on.  Read on for more great insights...

Via Judi Barrett ~ Integrity Real Estate Services ~ IDABEL, OK:

You messed up... What are you going to do about it?  ... The Defining line between whether you're a professional or not!

I have yet to meet the perfect person.  I have yet to meet the person that does NOT make an occasional mistake.  I've made my share and probably will continue to do so as long as I live on THIS earth. 

So what do you do after making a mistake?  What's the next move?  How do you handle it? 

Miracle Mike's motto is one that stayed with me when I read it right after joining Active Rain.  Hopefully he won't mind if I repeat here:

 

  • I show up ON TIME.
  • I do WHAT I SAY I'm going to do.
  • I FINISH What I start.
  • If I mess, I 'FESS UP & fix it

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To me he drew the line defining professional attitude and actions.  

So what do you do if you mess up? 

I try to follow Mike's example and 'FESS UP & fix it. 

Some things can't be fixed but if it's my fault that it's messed up, I'm going to do my darnest to get it fixed... 

My promise to you..

and Mike, thanks for putting it out there where the world can call you to account for it. 

If I ever have clients moving to Arizona that are going to need a mortgage, you're going to the first person that knows about it.

Judi Barrett Southeast Oklahoma' best real estate broker Integrity Real Estate Services 580-212-5946

 

 

 

 

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15 Comments on You messed up... What are you going to do about it? ... The Defining line between whether you're a professional or not!

NOV
30
2010
268,467 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I love to make mistakes. No, not really. But you will make some boo boo's if you are actually working at anything.
1:31am • #1

When I mess up it usually means dollars out of my pocket. I feel obligated. If the 2nd lender wants a bigger settlement and nobody can come up with it, where does the money come from? Our commission. That is really not a mistake but the point is we need to do right by the client always.
1:32am • #2
329,994 Points 6 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

When I am wrong, I am the first to say, "hey, I am wrong" and same goes for an apology ;)
1:33am • #3
612,907 Points 60 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I agree Jon - without mistakes we are not moving forward.  Thanks for your comment.
1:33am • #4
668,996 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I do so agree with that.  It is so simple and yet very effective.
1:34am • #5
331,288 Points 16 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Real estate is loaded with problems, even on a good day. Someone has to take ownership of providing solutions, especially if they caused the problem!!
1:39am • #6
557,602 Points 31 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Mess up? Fess up and Fix it!!

That is memorable!

Easy to say. Harder to do...

Phil
1:40am • #7
612,907 Points 60 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Jessica  - in the scenario you describe you are correct you are not to blame.  If you choose to participate monetarily, it's a business decision on your part and has nothing with admitting a mistake or doing something wrong.

Lauren - good for you. 

Tim - thanks for your comment - simple is good.
1:43am • #8

"Mess up? Fess up and Fix it!!"

Wish more people would observe this adage.

Good reminder!
1:50am • #9
612,907 Points 60 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Dawn - you are absolutely correct - there is a new challenge everyday

Phil - nothing worthwhile is ever easy - thanks for your comment

Eric - YEP!
1:55am • #10
378,887 Points 5 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Personal responsibility is an integral part of integrity.  Fixing the problem right can make you 10 times more than the fix cost... in referrals and repeat business.

Can you remove the Ugg Boot spam post above?
3:56am • #11
282,019 Points 1 Featured Post

I was thinking "we call it being accountable" or responsible as Cameron states above!
8:13am • #12
612,907 Points 60 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Cameron and Marilyn - you are correct - personal responsibility and accountability is key.  Thanks for your comments.
10:19am • #13
538,041 Points 6 Featured Posts

When we mistakes, its very important that we are accountable for them. We correct them and we do not repeat them. Mistakes makes us better with what we do.
11:20am • #14
612,907 Points 60 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Will - could not have said it better.  Thanks.
1:11pm • #15


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