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Lacing up my running shoes...I'm starting over!

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Lacing up my running shoes...I'm starting over!

starting over

And first let's just say that the first line is definitely the hardest.  Blank screen, endless amounts of content, more words than anyone can count.  It's a fresh start.  A new place to find your voice.  For me, it's all about starting over.  My life in the mortgage world has taken a new and exciting turn.  It's one of those things where you are waiting for Opportunity to knock and you pull the door open and hit the ground running.  The door just opened and my shoes are laced up.  Let's go!

Starting over can be scary.  It can be overwhelming.  I choose to find the excitement in a fresh start and run with it.  Ten years ago, "mortgage" was not on my radar.  But I landed smack dab in the middle of the industry and fell in love.  I had the benefit of working as an assistant and soaked up all of the knowledge I could.  But I started hearing the knock at the door and had to ask myself where I wanted to go with my career.  Finally, I was brave enough to pull open the door and saw a future so bright I will definitely need some dark sunglasses (and some 80 SPF!).  As one of the newest Loan Officers for Starkey Mortgage, I find myself in a new world.  A world where I am the one responsible for my pay check...and my destiny.  As my brother told me not too long ago...be bold, be daring.  With risk comes great reward. 

starting overI know that starting over isn't going to be easy.  It will take hard work, courage, dedication and commitment.  But I am ready for the challenge.  The last place I thought I would be is on Active Rain.  But look at me!  Here I am.  This may appear to be my first AR post but, alas, it isn't.  I am starting over.  Rookie mistake and a click happy finger deleted my first two blogs and I watched my local ranking slip two spots...OOPS!  It's OK, though, by starting over I am proving to myself that I won't let a little set back stand in my way. 

And I am really am lacing up a new pair of running shoes.  I decided if I was starting over in my professional career, I would take on a personal challenge as well.  The Warrior Dash is just 6 months away and I am signed up!  Can I run a mile without stopping today?  Nope.  But I hope you will follow me in my new start - both professionally and personally...I am going to need all the encouragement I can get! 

 

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Jennifer Robinson

NMLSR#190994 - Alabama license #50092

 

www.LoansWithJennifer.com

334.549.2445 cell

334.213.2537 office

jenniferr@starkeymtg.com

Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Broker / Owner - Progressive Realty Corporation

Every day we get the opportunity to wake up and start over, best of luck!

Nov 20, 2011 05:21 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Jennifer

Welcome to AR. I am not an avid poster, try to do so once a day,  so if you want to see one of the go to Russel Ray's site, http://activerain.com/blogs/russel. Just look at the info he provides about home inspections.

The is a wealth of information here and the more I read, the more I come back. Good luck in your new career. happy gobble day cvc

Nov 20, 2011 05:28 AM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Hi Jennifer, good luck sounds like you are coming out the gate fast. A word to the wise if I may, we have a lender here that everything goes through, although he specializes in VA and refers the FHA we send him as part of our contract with our broker we run everything through this guy. WHY? because we know he is the best because when he tells someone that they can't get a loan we know no matter where they go they won't be getting a loan.

He tells us like it is and leaves no doubt and if he refers any out then he follows up and takes care of us as well. Everyone loves him and he is an expert.

Reputation is everything, I want someone that goes the extra mile and takes care of me as if I am their only customer.

Nov 20, 2011 06:35 AM
Jennifer Robinson
Starkey Mortgage - Where PEOPLE come first! - Montgomery, AL
NMLSR# 190994/AL#50092, Conventional, FHA, VA, Step Up and USDA

Curtis, Thanks for the link!  I will check that one from time to time!  Being from San Diego originally, it is nice to see someone from "home"!

 

Joyce, great advice!  Having acted as an assistant/junior LO for several years, I believe that communication is key.  Being honest, though sometimes met with frustration, definitely wins out every time.  Thanks!

Nov 20, 2011 10:20 AM
Knipe Realty
Knipe Realty NW - Portland, OR

Welcome and glad you found Activerain and hope to get to know you better. If you ever need any help, don't hesitate to shoot us an email, we would love to help you.

 

NW Broker Secrets

Nov 23, 2011 09:21 AM
George & Arlene Paukert
Road to Wealth, Inc. - West Palm Beach, FL

Don't you just love Activerain! I think you will learn so much here, I know we have! Look forward to getting to know you better.

Arlene

Nov 24, 2011 05:02 PM
Karen Poss
Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Properties, Florence Alabama - Florence, AL
Realtor - 256-366-6292 - Search Florence Al Homes For Sale

I have been wondering why I haven't seen my Alabama friend around lately!  Glad your back.  Good luck with your new career AND your new hobby.  I'm sure you will be a pro at both before you know it.

Dec 03, 2011 02:12 PM
Martha Givens
Century 21 Brandt Wright Realty, Inc - Montgomery, AL
Stress Free Real Estate!!!

Enjoying your blog.  I am not a runner-- that is an understatement!!  However,  living with an entire family of "addicted" runners I understand the tenacity and endurance it takes to be a runner.  Life is a race and we all run for the prize.  We just need to make sure what that prize is and keep our mind focused. 

Dec 15, 2011 04:35 AM