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I'm Thankful to Still Be in the Business of Real Estate

By Charita Cadenhead

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

November 24, 2011 04:54 AM

I'm Thankful to Still Be in the Business of Real Estate

I received my license in 2006 and from 2006 to 2009, my license hung with 2 different brokerages before striking out on my own in 2009.

While many were hanging up their hats and throwing in the towel, I thrust myself into the Tsunami of real estate and opened the door to Bham WIiRE Realty. Not knowing whether I would sink or swim, I was just determined to strike out on my own and NOT fail.

I am thankful that God gave me a spirit of determination. I am thankful that he sent to me every buyer, seller and homeowner that I have ever served. I am thankful that when I get beyond myself and think that my supply of buyers, sellers and homeowners was of my own doing, that he enlightens me and reminds me that He and only He is my single source of supply.

I am thankful that even without knowing why or how they were lead to me, that my buyers, sellers and homeowners were guided in my direction for me to assist them in living the dream or help them out of a dream turned nightmare in the form of a short sale.

I am thankful that I take nothing for granted and that I know from whince my help comes from.

I am blessed beyond measure and although sometimes I lose sight of that, I am ever reminded at just the right time.

I am thankful that I know Christ and that he knows me through and through.

I am thankful that I am not among the non-believers.

I am blessed beyond measure and forever thankful and grateful for it.

What an awesome God I serve.

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Debbie Holmes

John L. Scott - Boise, ID

Gets the job done!

Happy Thanksgiving Charita....I am thankful my husband has a day job :) I also got my liscence in 2006.

Nov 24, 2011 04:59 AM

Maureen McCabe

HER Realtors - Columbus, OH

Columbus Ohio Real Estate

Congratulations for staying in business. Keep up the good work.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 24, 2011 05:01 AM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Family, kids, having a purpose in your community is all the fullfillment all of us need. If those are in balance, our jobs provide for them and it's a match.

Nov 24, 2011 05:15 AM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

Hope you have lots of fun and food with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 05:19 AM

Greg Freeman

Citiwide Real Estate Services - Allen, TX

Happy Thanksgiving!!! I am very thankful to be in business. I have seen so many drop out Im just glad to be here.

Nov 24, 2011 05:21 AM

Pacita Dimacali

Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA

Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Charita

Such bravery to open your own business after just three short years. Congrats on finding what makes you happy and the having the courage to soldier on.

Happy thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 05:26 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Charita, That's a pretty good list of reasons to be thankful. The Big Guy takes care of his kids doesn't he? :)

Nov 24, 2011 05:45 AM

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Charita:

You a very determined person who will have much success in real estate or in anything you do. We are grateful to the Almighty for the blessing he has bestowed on us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Nov 24, 2011 06:04 AM

Linda Urbick

RealtyOne Group - San Ramon, CA

Selling San Ramon Valley - 925-786-5132

Charita - it is all part of our beliefs - stay focused and the business will come regardless of the economy.

Nov 24, 2011 06:05 AM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Amen Charita! We all have lots to be Grateful for the and the number one thing to be grateful for is that He is in our lives and gives blessings to His children abundantly everyday! God bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 06:13 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

You are blessed indeed Miss Charita. Hope that you have had a wonderful day.

Nov 24, 2011 10:09 AM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

I'm so THANKFUL to have known you this past few years. Your friendship is definitely a delight in my life.

Nov 24, 2011 10:16 AM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Hi John and Happy Thanksgiving to you. The day is winding down and I enjoyed it an took in a movie.

Debbie I can certainly understand that.

Thanks Maureen. It's hard work but it's what I want.

Exactly Andrew.

Thanks Russell. Ditto.

Greg I know the feeling. I'm going to keep hanging in there.

Hi Pacita. Never have been one to back down to a challenge.

Bliz he does better than we could ever imagine ourselves doing.

Evelyn we are eternally grateful and that's an awful lot of gratitude.

That's the answer Linda. Staying focused and not stressing.

Happy Thanksgiving Brenda. It just gives me chills sometimes when I realize how blessed I really am.

Beyond measure Paula.

Nov 24, 2011 10:20 AM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Loreena and you have been quite the inspiration and many days a Godsend with your God First post and you unabashed display of you love of God.

Nov 24, 2011 10:22 AM

Karen Baker

Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC

Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Charita ~ your story is so amazingly similar to our story. We too were licensed in 2006, hung our license in two companies and went out on our own in 2009! Thanks for sharing your story, for your belief and determination!

Nov 24, 2011 01:07 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Happy Thanksgiving, Charita!

I echo so many of your thoughts and sentiments and have one more......

I am thankful that I have 'met' you and have you to look up to here in AR. It's been a blessing!

Nov 24, 2011 04:05 PM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Frank and Karen our stories are exactly alike. Smart move.

Chris I thank you for being a subscriber and am thankful for having you as an AR friend as well.

Nov 25, 2011 12:11 AM

Andi Grant

310-508-4354 | FirstTimeHomeBuyerRealEstate.com - Los Angeles, CA

Helping 1st time buyers and home sellers in LA!

Awesome list of thanks!!

Nov 25, 2011 11:14 AM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Andi.

Nov 25, 2011 12:24 PM

Marilyn Boudreaux

Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

You are blessed and doing well serving Birmingham! Many cannot say the same and every year about this time I see agents dropping out of the Board because the fees are too much and they did not sell anything. Business is out there for the go-getters and you have proven yourself as one of those!!

You go girl

Nov 26, 2011 04:39 PM