Ever had one of those days where nothing seems to be going right? I had one of those days recently and it had me questioning my choice of careers. Don't get me wrong, I'm very thankful to be working full-time and to have weathered what was one of the roughest patches in the real estate industry in recent memory.
But some days are tough, as in all jobs. We question our choice of careers. We wonder if anyone's ever satisfied with all the effort we pour forth in our jobs.
At the end of that particular day, I received a copy of a letter that a client, who I recently helped purchase a home. In this age of email and texting, he had taken the time to send a snail-mail letter to my broker. This is what he had to say:
This letter came at just the time I needed to hear some good news! It made my DAY, my MONTH, my YEAR!! This served as a HUGE reminder why I work as hard as I do: Friendships made and kept.
In this unique industry, we meet new people and spend significant amounts of time with them as they are going through one of life's most stressful times -- home buying or selling. During these hours, there are untold opportunites for friendships, not just business contacts, to grow. An unexpected "kudos" like this makes all the long hours and effort worthwhile. And, the highest compliment this client paid me is the friendship that will last beyond the settlement table. Can't put a price tag on that! Now, back to work.... and whistling while I do it!
(Name withheld to protect privacy.)
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