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To Bee or Not to Bee....Beeeeing The REAL Estate Question Here

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Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

 

BEE a Team Player!  I love watching kiddie movies that have a learning lesson. I went to Blockbuster three days in a row and finally someone returned "The Bee Movie".  Now, imagine this half a century 'old' lady walking into Blockbuster for three days with no children, same counter lady and me asking, "Did anyone return the Bee Movie??????" and for two days a solemn face when the answer came back.....a no.

No, no and finally a yes. Like a child's sheer joy at getting a new toy, I'm sure I looked the same way at hearing the word, "Yes" and with lit up eyes and mannerisms of the utmost joy. I'm sure it was just as my children looked in their younger years and when I asked them if they'd like to go to the movie theater.  I presume that's why I still enjoy the kiddie movies...remembering those times passed by where only fond memories lay in my memory bank to dredge up for a grin only beknownst to .....me.

Okay...I'm back now...you see how those fond memories get us sidetracked?

The Bee Movie is surely a treasure to watch with your little ones...or with your husband :) With a lesson to learn in each (or maybe as George Souto said, leave it to me to find something related to Real Estate in a movie)

 

Long story short, the Bee Movie is about a bee named Barry Bee Benson (voice/star is Jerry Seinfeld who actually co-wrote the script with two others as well as produced the film).

  • Barry Bee Benson graduated from his 3 day college (life is too short I tell ya) and he only had ONE chance to pick his "lifelong" job. (I finally got to the point in my life where I found a career I love but it took MANY chances and years; as well as trial and errors to get to Real Estate.) 
  • He goes outside the hive before making his decision and he breaks the almighty rule of "speaking to a human". (We all take a big chance....a big risk....to put all aside to try our hand in the Real Estate Industry. How would we know if we didn't try?)
  • He listens to 'the human' and finds out that humans have been stealing their honey and decides that his 'purpose in life' is to sue the humans. (I have found that if I hear one thing and I'm not totally sure about the 'whole picture....to get a second...even third opinon and that has given me more insight and knowledge to make a sound decision) 
  • He wins the lawsuit.....but at a very high cost of negative consequences. They got back all the honey and had so much that they didn't need to work to make more and all the bees were out of a job and since bees usually pollinated the flowers....all plant life was dying. (Jumping into something without doing our due diligence can be at a high cost to our reputation and business. Get all the facts and data before 'assuming' and jumping in something you know nothing about.)
  • To right the wrong, the 'human' and Barry Bee Benson go to California to get the last of the flowers to spread around to re-pollinate the world. (When I make a mistake I immediately try to correct it and by all means get off my tush and bring it forefront. I do not let 'false pride get in the way of righting a wrong!)
  • The bees get their jobs back and give the honey back to the humans....for they realized they were truly not happy without their livelihood of pollinating and making honey. (Never step on the toes of our peers and others to 'get what we want' without looking at the whole scope of things. Once the damage is done....we may not be able to recoup what is lost. Reputation is the most important thing we have in our business. Lose that...and you lose everything.)

Moral of the Story:  With a common cause it brought everyone (the humans and bees) together to realize that working together would once again bring back not just the industry but save the plantlife in the world.

Teamwork is key to the success of the Real Estate Industry. With teamwork and working side by side with our peers and everyone involved in the industry and our transactions....... we will have a growing successful 'breed'.

* Following up will get you the movie....and the client :)

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Comments (69)

Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI
Thanks for the movie recommendation Celeste. It sounds like a fun movie.
Mar 21, 2008 03:22 PM
Christy Powers
Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Pooler, GA
Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent
I just saw that movie at Wal-mart. We went to get my son a toy for going to the bathroom on the potty all day! I was so proud. 
Mar 21, 2008 03:40 PM
Ryan Vivo
Gateway Realty - Fairfield, CA
NRBA Realtor Solano County, Gateway Realty 707-384-5894
Great post.  Dang it.. I didn't watch the movie yet, but I read the ending.
Mar 21, 2008 05:18 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Patricia: And without it...what do we have left? Thanks!

Hey Wayne...thanks and hope you get to see it!

Christy: I would be too...I vaguely remember :)

Ryan: Well, you can still enjoy it....it is a dang good movie :)

 

Mar 21, 2008 05:33 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous
That is a great story.  We do all work together in this world.  Let's make it happen
Mar 21, 2008 10:32 PM
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Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Anonymous: That's the plan....it's sad with all the negative media and some of the members that decide this is a bashing place instead of remembering what we're here for.....  the networking with peers is the  most important....without that where would we be? Out there...where would we be?
Mar 22, 2008 04:24 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Sally-I am shocked and amazed.......did you say you won't even watch Bambi LOL ?   Now friend.....let's go back to the life analogies......yes, we all know the horror of Bambi's mother ( todays Market....credit problems, foreclosures, etc)  but if we shy away from something just because we know things are  bad then we never get to the good ( you are almost ready to close your 2nd transactions that I know of recently.....and I still haven't gotten one closed).  But if I stopped trying I will never get to the success (if you don't watch the Movie....you will never see the other 2 hours of thisFantastic Story  :)

OK, that is my Real Estate Reason why you should not shy away from Bambi.....and I'll be waiting for the review next week :) :)

Mar 22, 2008 04:28 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Kathy: You're going way too deep ...the other way lol!  I don't watch Bambi after the first time because it was way sad for me...and then later on I found out people actually eat Bambi's. Okay, I had a sheltered life hahaha!  Now....no one was murdered in the Bee movie....so completely you're way off :) I'm waiting for Pollyana review from you....  I won the prize. (we're debating whether to give Shadow some more pop rocks lol)

Mar 22, 2008 04:32 AM
David Saks
Memphis, TN
Broker / Industry Analyst

Hi Sally,

Theses days, it's crucial to have strong management to keep a good team. Strong leadership contributes to less anxiety among team builders. We have to always know where the company and the team are going, what the team is doing and how the team is getting there. If leadership factors are operating daily the team always wins. 

Mar 22, 2008 05:02 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
David: Yes it is crucial to have strong management. My idea with this was teamwork i.e. agents on each side of the transaction, loan officer, escrow officer, home inspector, appraiser, pest inspector......we all have to work together as a team to make it work ...   All our agents in the office are independents (we have a little over 30 agents) as our office is quite small.  I can imagine the importance of a team within an office and how everything may get messed up with just one team member off on their own agenda. Thanks for your input!
Mar 22, 2008 05:12 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
Sally- I did not even realize the movie was out, got to go rent it! Thanks for sharing. Teamwork is the key, yes it is! 
Mar 22, 2008 07:54 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
I don't know where you get the time to watch these movies....but I will have my Pollyanna Review next week....I'll make time for a movie :)   And remember if I write the Review you have to watch the movie........
Mar 22, 2008 01:57 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Katerina: Yup....good story and you'll see the teamwork in it :)

Kathy: I make time :) okay...okay....

Mar 22, 2008 04:42 PM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

This is so cute!  My first assistant always told me - "You can be the B (meaning the B-tch) or the Honey.  BE THE HONEY!"  I tell my 13 year old that ALL THE time! It's about your attitude!

 

Mar 23, 2008 08:56 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Sally, I'll admit it! I want to see the Bee Movie too. I didn't read the other comments, but know that Jerry Steinfeld produced/wrote it, or whatever. I think he's hilarious, and have seen some excerpts. I love the story line.

Pepper

Mar 23, 2008 09:10 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
Sally - I will be sure to rent this one! thanks for the heads up!
Mar 23, 2008 02:19 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Eleanor: It sure is...and bringing a positive attitude will surely mean success.

Teri:  Woohoo..I loved it too!

Barbara Jo: Great!  You'll love it!

Mar 23, 2008 03:12 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Sis - Thank you, thank you.  You saved me from watching the movie and in my eyes....that's a good thing:-)  The message is great though, I would of probably gotten something completely different from it-)
Mar 24, 2008 05:52 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor
Sally, thanks for the reminder.  I want to buy this movie for the grandkids when they come over.  Been putting it off for a while now. 
Mar 24, 2008 06:10 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Lil Bro...whatever...go watch it...just because it has a lesson....through my eyes :)

Bob: I need grandchildren so I can have some fun...:)

Mar 24, 2008 11:53 AM