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Should the Lord be a part of your business in real estate?

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Real Estate Agent with Revelation Real Estate SA639670000

I know that just by this title I am probably turning off some people who may otherwise read my blog.  However, I have heard many people say that you should not mention religion while working in real estate and that you should not mix the two areas.  I have also heard people say that religion is a big part of who they are in all aspects of their life.  I have always been of the opinion that you should not force anyone to believe the way that you believe and that is not my intention by writing this blog.  I think a big question that comes into my mind is that if you are truly into religion and you truly believe in the Lord then how can you keep that separate from any part of your life.  It is who you are.

As far as I am concerned the Lord is a very big portion of my life and if that offends someone else then I am sorry that they can not accept it.  For me, I know that I would not be able to do many aspects of this business without the help from a higher power.  This business is a very tough business and I do not feel that there is anyone out there who can do everything that this business demands without help.  I also feel that if people are offended by my beliefs then they are probably people who I do not want to conduct business with anyway.

My beliefs are further expanded by the fact that my broker has founded his business on similar beliefs.  We are very like minded in this area.  This is the reason that the word "Revelation" is the last word of my brokerage firm's name.  We both believe that real estate is a calling and that real estate is the area where the Lord wants us to be.

I really hope that I do not offend anyone by posting this blog but I truly do believe that this blog is something that is due to be posted.  I do not believe that you can truly believe in the Lord and yet exclude him from your business or any other area of your life.  Besides that, our country was founded on the belief in the Lord and this belief continues to be present in our country today.  Many people try to hide it and think it is something that should not be spoken about but it is still there and always will be.

Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Rocky, Lord is a part of MY life - and I am in Real Estate business - so...yes, He is...

Jan 06, 2012 06:17 PM
Steven Cook
No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Rocky -- as an ordained minister, as well as a Licensed Morgage Loan Officer, I think that if one is too ashamed to admit to their relationship to the Lord, they have serious faith problems.  At the same time, I would hope that my faith life impacts my secular job in the areas of ethics and integrity.

May you and yours be blessed this New Year!

Jan 06, 2012 07:00 PM
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Rocky, Making The Lord an overt part of your business is a personal and strategic decision.  Many quieter believers are just as committed as someone who puts their faith more forward, but their quiet faith draws in a broader clientele.  It may be that by putting your faith forward you risk losing some business before you get it, and that's fine.  It may also be that you risk additional scrutiny from clients who assume that as a believer you should not make a profit, work on Sundays or otherwise indulge them.  Whether you wear Christian symbols or just behave and treat people in a honest way is up to you. 

Jan 06, 2012 07:26 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Others say this, that... but listen to your own heart. Walk the lighted pathway. If you lead a Christian life, it is obvious without announcing it, explaining it. Your actions, attitude show it. Or not.

Jan 06, 2012 08:30 PM
Rocky Dole
Revelation Real Estate - Maricopa, AZ

Thanks for the great comments.  I would definitely agree that you can have these beliefs without cramming them down someone else's throat.  I am also not saying that I tell people about my beliefs as soon as I meet them.  It is something that if it comes up then it comes up.  I do not try to hide it.  It should be apparent in everything you do in life.

I do have a bit of a problem with some posts that I have seen.  I have seen posts from other agents stating that if they see something from another agent about the Lord then they will refuse to send client referrals to that agent.  Then at the same time they are saying that they do have these beliefs.  As far as I am concerned you can not have it both ways.

Jan 07, 2012 05:30 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Rocky - I am a believer and follower of Jesus Christ as well as a REALTOR® and in fact have taken many of my out of town or out of state clients to Church with me and my wife.  It's a great way to truly connect!  

Jan 18, 2012 04:45 AM
Rocky Dole
Revelation Real Estate - Maricopa, AZ

I would definitely agree that it is a great way to connect.

Jan 18, 2012 05:35 AM