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Mentors...they impact us all

We have all had mentors in this business. Those that influenced us, taught us things, and made us think about how and what we want to be in life. My first sponsoring broker taught me how important time management is in real estate. I had a 20 credit semester courseload, and was out selling real estate the spring semester of my Junior year of college.....and I made it work through time management. Thank you Anne, will never forget you.

Another major influence on my career as a real estate practitioner....and auctioneer was Rich Haas. I will post a quick Bio of Rich:

Rich Haas, of Mankato, Minnesota is president of Continental Real Estate & Auctioneers. The company does primarily real estate auctions on a regional level, but because of the nature of the auction business, Haas said the company "gets involved with all types of auctions." He is also president of Continental Auctioneers School in Mankato.

Prior to becoming an auctioneer and real estate broker, Haas is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and worked as national sales manager for Bellanca Aircraft Corporation in Alexandria, Minnesota..

Haas is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the National Association of Realtors, several state auctioneer associations, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and The Marine Corps league.

Rich Haas is a member of the Auctioneers Hall of Fame.

What a fellow!

Who are your mentors?

What made them have a major influence on your life and career?

Posted by Grant Schultz on 04/26/2008 09:22 PM

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My broker assigned me a mentor when I came on board. I was wet behind the ears and Jan took me under her wings. She has truly been a encourager, a confidant, and friend. I didn't know it at the time but Jan had only been in the business less than 5 days. She was successful and it was obvious to me why her clients love her. She is one of the most caring and considerate persons I think I have ever known.

I work with an amazing group of people that have really been supportive and wonderful cheerleaders. I was on my company's top producer trip and it was so cool to hang out with my mentor and broker who nurtured me to where I am in my business. I was blessed to have a successful 2006 and 2007 despite the cooling market.

04/26/2008 09:34 PM

by Michele Reneau (Carolina One Real Estate)

I would have to say my husband is my number one mentor! We have known each other since the 4th grade and we started dating when we were 19. He had his real estate license at 18 and I had my license at 20. We worked 40+ hours a week while we went to college full-time and we had a very successful career in our early twenties (everyone thought we were older LOL!)

I learned so much from that experience that I am truly greatful. I was very shy and I remember having to practice before I made a phone call to anyone, but in time I became much more confident and much more succesful. His belief in me then, as well as now, kept me going.

By our mid twenties we had both pursued different careers . He is an airline pilot and I was a teacher (as you can see I am in real estate again). Without that early expenerience and discipline I don't think we would be where we are today.

04/26/2008 10:35 PM

by Jennifer Bell (Charter I Realty & Marketing)

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