Yesterday was my anniversary. We have been together 20 years now and while reflecting how how lucky I am it occurred to me how crucial it was to have the perfect partner. She doesn't know much about real estate but she scores high in patience, understanding and willing to work her day job and come home and help work mine. I take her with me on most any showing where I have female clients to ease any tensions they may have of working with a man. She is great when my buyers bring kids as she keeps them busy giving the buyers a chance to see the home uninterrupted. Thinking back I would have given up several times without her reminding me no dream comes without work. In the early days having an extra income didn't hurt either and I am not sure how well I would have done had the roles been reversed. She thinks I would have done the same but then she has always had a high opinion of me. A spouse can make or break a career in any field so it is critical to sit down with them and see where they stand anytime a new career path is chosen and real estate it is beyond important to have them aboard when making a run at it. Best of luck in all you do and take a minute to thank those who have helped you.
Found this in my Drafts while looking for yet another ate by the system but it still holds true so I thought I would post anyways.
Congratulations on your anniversary. Yes it is important to have a great spouse .
Randy,
You and your wife were married on the same day as Ron and I were. We met a couple in Napa when we lived there who also had that date. We had in common a very happy marriage. One time when we were celebrating in Mauii, we met a lovely Japanese couple who got married on the 20th also--that very day. They wanted to take a picture of us, so we obliged and wished them all the happiness in the world. I often wonder about them, and wish them a happy anniversary every year although I don't know where they are or remember their names...A
Randy, I couldn't agree more. My partner has another career, but is also licensed, and helps me on his days off. He also keeps me grounded and focused. Great post. Happy anniversary!
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