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Services for Real Estate Pros with Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina

It's been too long.

After over nine years in the Mortgage Industry, I had to hang up my boots when the company I worked with went out of biz.  At the time, I didn't quite know what to do with myself.  I thought I'd be there for the rest of my life.  That was in 2009.  Joining the circus wasn't a viable option, though I got along quite nicely with the clowns.

I then took a position in the Insurance Industry.  Shortly thereafter, I got licensed.  I've been doing that particular gig for almost three years now.   My problem with that gig was quite simple ... I couldn't have my own book of business.

Then a thing called opportunity knocked.  I answered the door, still wearing my boxers but freshly showered, and decided that opening that door was a pretty good idea. 

So come on in ...

Very soon, I'll be writing about Insurance (Home, Auto, & Life) the way I wrote about Mortgages.  The challenge is always making those posts edible for the reading eye.  I think I can handle that.

Home

Auto

Life

And I hope you don't ever need any of them, but the truth is ... you eventually will.  Statistically speaking.

Insurance is a promise.  An intangible thing you pay for and can't hold in your hand.  It's only an insurance card or a declarations page.  Unless you know the guy offering it.

A promise is a promise. 

I aim to keep promises and sell you what you need, not what you don't. 

 

Comments (22)

Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

The flip side is a good public adjuster, in a time that hopefully never gets used buy you know statistically will.

Aug 29, 2012 01:47 PM
Kathy Judy
Tri-Cities Real Estate retired - Ontario, OR

I think you are the kind of person who will do good business (in every sense of the phrase) in whatever you work at.   A trusted insurance person is a huge asset to all of us.

Aug 29, 2012 01:52 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Good Luck...I am sure you will have a successful career! Just remember to be a chameleon with the clients...ie: sometimes you have to change to match up with the client...

Aug 29, 2012 01:55 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Mike - Being a chameleon, while easy, isn't exactly my forte.  However, I'm a open man.

Kathy - Why thank you, Kathy.  Your check is in the mail ;)

Winston - Relevant issue, for sure.

Mona - I like the soap from local Farmer's Markets.  It's fresh and real.  And I would love the chance to talk to your Mother.  Wisdom is asking questions of folks who did it before you did.

Laura - I don't have the committment that I should have.  To write a book, that is.

Aug 29, 2012 02:11 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jason, we all have to reinvent ourselves at time, some times more than once...just remember it is the Journey...not the destination that matters...since the destination is ....well you know:))) Congrats and much success!!!

Aug 29, 2012 03:03 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

So Sardi, I'm really looking forward to this side of you again.  I feel sure you will still entertain us, your faithful followers.

Aug 29, 2012 06:24 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jason, One of those things we never want to have to call in, but we do have to periodically.  Hail storms and mice have been the biggies for us.  Who'd think mice would gnaw on a seat belt??

Aug 29, 2012 08:15 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Jason, my mother is on ActiveRain and I will let her know you'll be getting in touch.  I'll email you her contact info.  I think she'll enjoy the conversations and I know she's given me some great insight when helping the buyers get their homeowners insurance...what to look for, what to watch out for, etc.

Aug 29, 2012 10:08 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jason. A new path is a good thing. I wish you all good things in your newest journey and look forward to hearing about it.

Aug 29, 2012 10:33 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Jason -

Life is ever changing and so you are to begin a new chapter.  We look forward to being educated on Home, Auto and Life via the world of Jason Sardi.  May the force be with you as you take on your newest chapter and all you do my friend.

Aug 30, 2012 12:04 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Jason - Best of luck with your new direction - you have the brains, character and talent be successful at anything you set as a goal. And it restores my faith in the system that even serious troublemakers like you can be rehabilitated and make a positive contribution to society.

Aug 30, 2012 01:43 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

I wouldn't go that far, Dick ;)

Aug 30, 2012 01:51 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

I know that insurance can be a very lucrative business.  Lucrative derived from lucre.  Remember greed is the downfall of many.  I know that won't happen to you.

Aug 30, 2012 10:45 PM
Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

J, sounds like you have a little fire left, eh? Can't wait to see how you mix insurance, politics and football in a blog. Go Lions!

Aug 31, 2012 08:07 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

A long, long time ago (probably about ten years, I still can't believe people actually believed me). I subscribed to a cool dude from Illinois, I think, who wrote about insurance.  And, I really enjoyed his posts. 

So, now, another cool dude will write about it instead.  Thanks, Jason.  I am glad you are going to pick up the slack.  There is far too little of that type of information here that I am aware of. at least.

Aug 31, 2012 08:15 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jason- i have one thing to say to you ( well I probably won't stop there) but whatever you do, whatever business you're in, never stop writing.  there are some people who make reading fun and you're one of them.  I can never understand insurance but I know I'm going to have fun trying!

Sep 01, 2012 04:27 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Thanks Kathy.  I won't.  And you will have somebody to refer to if they are relocating from South Florida to NC:)

Suzanne - I hope to fit the bill.

Eric - A LOT of fire, my man.

Ron - Too wise for that at this point in my life.  At least I hope so.

Sep 01, 2012 05:33 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Jason:  I apologize, my friend ... I somehow missed this announcement last week.  Saw a reference to your new gig on Mona Gersky's post and had to stop over to wish you the best of luck in your new venture.  Although I have to say, the comment about the clowns ... got me chuckling a bit.  Some might even say you were already working with the clowns when working at a mortgage company ... and I believe I have the right to say that too!!

Anyway ... best of luck, my friend!  I know you'll be a huge success ... and I'll learn alot from you ...

Gene

Sep 04, 2012 07:39 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

And vice versa, Gene.  Have a great weekend!

Sep 08, 2012 03:37 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Jason

After reading this, I understand why you did so. Mine was pure luck. Anyone needing insurance should look no further. Good luck, cheers cvc

Sep 22, 2012 04:17 AM