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In Real Estate, No Two Days Are Alike...Ever

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC NC# 218097



In real estate, no two days are alike. For some of us, that’s one of the real draws to the profession. I’ve had jobs working for other people before when days just roll into each other with no significant difference from each other. In those kinds of jobs, for me, there is no challenge, no passion, no sense of advocacy.

Our day yesterday started with a seminar hosted by Oldtown Bank in Waynesville actually it started with taking Gigi, the 80 pound black and tan coonhound mix to the Animal Hospital of Waynesville for some much needed dental surgery. THEN we attended a seminar hosted by Old Town Bank in Waynesville and the Haywood County Board of Realtors. Interestingly enough, the seminar dealt with the different things that people find “motivate” themselves and how unless we make a concerted effort to discover those things…we may never fully understand what drives us to success. It was eye opening for me. At some point in the future I might share some more in the blogs, but for now I do understand better what draws me to ActiveRain, writing and photography.

After the seminar, we returned to Dillsboro and had an afternoon full of returning calls, prepping for Saturday’s day of showing, I showed our listing on Helen Zachary Rd in Cullowhee and made more calls. We returned to Balsam, picked up the little grey/white cat called “Little Monkey” and went back to the vet’s office. Little Monkey had a senior panel drawn for bloodwork…he doesn’t seem to be keeping his weight on him. We picked up Gigi who was now rid of the infected teeth. Someone was in the vet’s office who had just found a dog that we are sure the owners are frantic to find. This person can keep the dog as of today but couldn’t last night, so we boarded her at the house until this morning.

It was indeed a very long day and certainly different from the day before or how today will end up. So, as I pondered about today’s blog I was searching through my photos and came across this serene scene and thought this will be a good image to reflect upon. I know for a fact, no two days are alike in real estate…ever.

Fog Over the Balsam Garden copyright 2012 Mona Gersky

 

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Cynthia Grimes 443-506-0359
BHHS PenFed Realty- Office 240-815-9040 - Frederick, MD
"With You Every Step Home!"

You are so right, every day is different!!  One day can seem so bleak and the next is full of opportunites.  I love the change of my days from one day to the next.  I am also passionate about what I do and I love to set goals and work hard to reach them.  Have a nice day!

Feb 10, 2012 12:38 AM
Terri Poehler
Realtor - Coral Springs, FL
Coral Springs Real Estate Agent

My first reaction was, "Amen, Sista!" but then I rethunk it and decided to be professional and say "This post is right on the target! Good Job!"

Feb 10, 2012 12:39 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Mona, the good news is no two days are ever alike. This is why I love what I do and the opportunities we have to make a difference.

Feb 10, 2012 12:42 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Cynthia...I am motivated by money but sometime I wish that was the only motivation, but I guess I'll deal with what moves me.  You have a great day also.

Terri, Amen back to you.  The other thing I like about real estate is you can be professionally relaxed in manner.  Thanks.

Feb 10, 2012 12:43 AM
Diane McDermott
Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

So true Mona, and the fact that no two days are the same is part of what I love about real estate. Whatever today brings, hope you have a great one!

Feb 10, 2012 12:58 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

This is what clobbers most new agents. Things change rapidly and even if you have a set pattern, ie cold calls in morning then thank you notes, etc, it is very easy for real estate to whack your established routine to pieces!

Feb 10, 2012 01:26 AM
Sue Ellett
Synergy Property Group | Spyglass Realty - Austin, TX
Austin, TX, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs

You are so right - every day is different.  It's one of the things that keeps us motivated and engaged, I think.

Feb 10, 2012 01:27 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Your first sentence hit it on the head. The fact that no two days are alike is exactly what keeps most of us coming back for more. This is from someone who worked a government job for many years.

Feb 10, 2012 01:34 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Hi Mona, it most certainly is the beauty of the business. Reflecting back on my professional life, I see a pattern there - I never once had a job that was the same day in, day out. I consider myself very lucky. Sometimes, however, it can also be a curse ... you know the days you simply must get a thousand things done but emergencies keep happening and by 11 pm you are barely half-way through your list...

Feb 10, 2012 01:48 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Emily, that is so beautifully put...we DO have many opportunities to make a difference.

Diane, thank you for sending me more hope...I can always use it because I like to keep the container full.  Don't you think sometimes that no two days are alike is because try as we might...the personal always is intertwined with the professional.  Perhaps it is the curse of "making our own hours" lol.

Than, this is really, really true.  Maybe even more so than the money out out out before any comes in...as far as the new agent is concerned.  Every day we start with the right intention but priorities are very fluid and we always need to work closest to the active deal (and manage to accomplish everything else too.)

Sue, I know it's my motivator and I constantly have to work hard at not being distracted by the close up shot of the butterfly whizzing past the window!

Jill?  Are you saying we can't always expect the same thing from the government everyday?  Ha Ha Ha.  I'll bet those jobs are filled with roller coaster moments too.

Andrea...I guess that's why nature gives us a tomorrow, so we can finish up from yesterday.  In real estate those lists are never completed, IMO.

Feb 10, 2012 04:18 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Hi Mona,  Your life certainly involves animals.  I love it.  You are right.  As realtors, our days are filled with many different things.  I embrace the uncertainity from day to day.

Feb 10, 2012 04:43 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Belinda, here's the good news today...Leslie found the owner of the dog and they have happily reunited.  We might as well embrace the uncertainty...it is much quicker to resolve than to resist.  Have a wonderful weekend.

Feb 10, 2012 07:02 AM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

This sure rings true Mona. Our 2 rescue dogs are relatively young and problem free, but we have had more than our share of animal adventures, worries and stresses. Great work helping our furry companions and an outstanding peaceful photo.

Feb 10, 2012 10:26 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It is so true about no two days being alike.  I once worked in an office with an agent friend, who said, "I love real estate because if I get a bad boss (client), the job is usually over within 60 days:-)

Feb 10, 2012 01:20 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I also needed to come back and tell you how special I think that picture is that accompanies your words on this blog.  It evokes a lot of emotion.

Feb 10, 2012 01:22 PM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

first of all, I love that photo!! I tend to love all your photos though.. :)

And you are so right about everyday being different.. and full of possibility!... by the way, when reading this I had a thought that would be good for SEO.. I love how you mentioned your listing and showing it, but you could put a link to the listing on  your website or flier or something so that when someone hits the address in your blog it goes there..I will have to use that idea myself soon... :) thanks for making me think of it!!

Feb 10, 2012 01:52 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Steve? Jan?  Thanks for the comment and glad you found the photo to be peaceful.  The problems with pets always comes in waves. Seems like you can go for a good long time with no issues and then BAM here they come.  Good news is that Gigi seems to be feeling great.

Myrl, what a great outlook.  I think I'll borrow it for those rare times the boss(es) aren't so great.  Thanks for coming back to look at the photo.

Sheila, congratulations again on the 400,000.  The SEO suggestions are a good idea.  I may redo this some on Sunday when I have more time.  Glad I helped you think of it, lol.

 

Feb 10, 2012 02:55 PM