Life is full of curve balls. The economy we are currently dealing with has and will continue to provide more curve balls to our lives.

Curve balls in baseball are thrown at the home plate, just when the batter thinks they will connect, the ball mysteriously takes a turn.

Many people are presently experiencing curve balls in their lives. These curves may come in these various forms:

  • Failed business ventures.
  • Failed Marriages.
  • Cash flow problems.
  • Foreclosure
  • Job loss
  • Medical problems
  • Death of a family member, friend or colleague

This list could go on and on for each and every person. In real-estate, each professional will encounter a person that has been thrown a curve. The only saving grace that can be provided, is to help that person to see the ball that has been delivered to them. Of course no one will be able to help change the direction of the curve, but the person themselves. By lending a caring ear, the curve can be less of a blow.

Have compassion, the same that you hope would be returned to you or a family member.

Help them connect and hit the home run of life.

 
Posted by * Rate A Home on 12/18/2007 01:56 PM   Comments (8)   ,  

8 Comments on Curve Ball of Life

Kepp your eye on the ball and give it what you've got!!

 

12/18/2007 02:18 PM by Penny Swift (Shells Realty)

Penny, thank you for stopping by. It's losing track of the ball that is throwing a lot off these days.

12/18/2007 02:47 PM by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Duane, nicely done. Lock in on the pitch and hit the ball in the screws.

12/18/2007 02:49 PM by Danny Thornton (Home America Mortgage, INC.)

Danny, thank you. Well said on hitting the ball on your end.

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

12/18/2007 02:52 PM by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Duane, Excellent Analogy.  You never expect a curve ball, but like you said..they can also provide an opportunity to hit a home run!

12/18/2007 07:41 PM by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

Lola, thanks for stopping by. Seeing the chance to hit a home run is the key.

12/19/2007 12:03 PM by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Very very true. People are being hit all over the place. We do have to show we care.

12/19/2007 04:16 PM by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Flexit Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com)

Robert, thanks for stopping by. Caring is the middle name for agents these days.

12/21/2007 09:44 AM by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

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