Yesterday was Father’s Day and my family and I came up to Seattle a couple days early to have some fun. We went to see my wife’s aunt and uncle and had a great dinner with them. But, my family came with me to Raincamp, so they could take me to the Seattle Mariners game on Sunday for Father’s Day.

Me behind homeplate at Safeco Field

You are asking what does all that have to do with real estate? Well, I can tell you it has everything to do with real estate for me. I got in to real estate so I could provide for my family, but quickly realized that real estate could make my family stronger and more connected if I did things right.

My son going to stop that homerun

So, over the past couple years, I have included them in my blogging about parks, let my kids do book reviews and even talked about their sports and other activities. You see because I have done this, I have been connecting with other families who have similar interests. These families would understand that I can’t show homes at 6pm on a Wednesday because I’m at a child’s softball game.

Bentwood park in Portland, Oregon

My father was at every one of my events as a child and I wanted to do the same thing for my kids. Real estate gave me this opportunity as I could write my own schedule. I’ve realized in the last year that I could even do more with the team concept and built a team that could work when I couldn’t and shared my lead generation skills to make more money.

Book review by Meesha Clark

Success to me isn’t how much you make, but how I support my family by being there. I could give them all the money in the world, but if they didn’t recognize me, then to me it wouldn’t be worth it!


Todd Clark (broker w/ Ken's Home Team)
Keller Williams Realty
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JUN
20
2011
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Todd, And I totally agree with you and am glad that my children recognize me as I have been very involved in every aspect of their lives...want to be there not because I have to! Loved your post!
11:57am • #5
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I was hoping to finally meeting you in Seattle Todd. My out of town clients decided this was the week to come in and do an exhaustive search for their dream home. Whoopi 
12:02pm • #6
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Welcome to Seattle.  I hope your having a great weekend.  I love your perspective. I love how you include your family in your posts.  Keep it up
12:09pm • #7
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Hi Todd...Another Great post with some great photos. Enjoy Rain Camp, the first one is a huge learning curve and exciting all at the same time. Say hi to Bob Stewart for me.
12:24pm • #8

Todd,

I spent 25+ years in Retail and missed much of my family growing up because of the demanding hours, especially at Christmas.  Real Estate has given me the opportunity to be a part of their lives now.  Thanks for the great reminder of why we all do this!
12:58pm • #9
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Love the pictures of your family Todd... and how you make the time for them.  Your teaching your children great parenting skills... just like you received from your Dad.  Enjoy the Camp!!
2:10pm • #10
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Todd, enjoy Rain Camp!  I know what you mean, Darcy and I are much closer since we started working together!  Those are great pictures of your children!  Have fun in Seattle!
2:23pm • #11
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Todd, wow! That's what a great Dad would always do! Family first - because business is for family and not vice versa.
2:59pm • #12
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The Mariners game with your family for Father's Day - what could be better?  I hope you and your family are sticking around for Active Rain's family BBQ on Wednesday - not gonna make it to Rain Camp, but will be there for the BBQ - so hope to see you then!!
3:51pm • #13
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Todd - I love real estate, I can provide for my family and not miss a single soccer game, school field trip, etc.  I've also been including my boys in my work too.
3:54pm • #14
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Todd:  So many parents don't get this perhaps your post will provide a great example of how to balance family life and career!
5:21pm • #15
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Todd and Janna at RainCampIt was fun bumping into you at RainCAmp Seattle!  Our photo may be blurry but our focus is SHARP!  Blog on!
5:26pm • #16

Hey Todd,

My number one take away from Raincamp was your comment on Family!

 

Thanks,

 

Pete Holeman
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5:34pm • #17
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Todd... I m with you ..Family is so important ..I love to include them in my blogs especially yhe youger ones they really love it! After all why do we choice this profession if not to help families

Enjoy Raincamp

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6:19pm • #18
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Todd~ I could not agree with you more! I want a job that works around my family life not a family that works around my job! Great way to spend the day!!
9:42pm • #19
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Todd, You always have such a great perspective.  I believe you are successful because you know what the important things in life are.  A pleasure reading as always!

 
10:06pm • #20
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I think being you is so important! It helps people relate to you and what makes you tick. Todd, you do a great job of sharing yourself with the reader. This includes your great picture taking skills, openly talking about your family and sharing your real estate insights.

Cal
11:39pm • #21
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That is AWESOME and a great reason to get into Real Estate. I didn't watch any baseball, so hopefully your team won. I'm sure it was a great Fathers Day either way. Have fun at Raincamp.
11:53pm • #22
JUN
21
2011
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Hi Todd, wow, this post really does put things in perspective and answers several questions for me that I have had in my mind when it comes to some of the posts I see from various members, and gives me lots of ideas for future posts, thank you.  Enjoy RainCamp, wish I could have made it up, next time.  Looking forward to post RainCamp posts.
6:27pm • #23
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23
2011
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I love how you include the family in your blogs and work. It makes you real and real is a GOOD thing! Congratulations on another awesome post!
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