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Chasing the money puts clients in second position.

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

Chasing the money puts clients in second position.

 

Anyone over 18 can get a real estate license and practice but the failure rate remains high among new recruits, partly due because the return of investment is not immediate and consistent.

 

The expectation may be unrealistic by putting in little effort, expecting a huge return. Some look at the process from the outside, thinking it's easy money when it is definitely earned.

 

Chasing the money puts clients in second position and is never a good work standard, often ending badly. Just take a look at the quarterly newsletter that comes out, it is very telling!

 

Desperate people do unlawful things, including forging signatures, crossing ethical guidelines for selfish gain with the intention of collecting what they think is owed.

 

Home buyers and sellers deserve to be put in first position and these things are a must:

  • A sincere industry commitment.
  • Diligence toward successful outcomes.
  • Staying power by effectively handling business.

 

Diligently pursuing new business is the key rather than chasing the money. It keeps everyone in good standing.

 

Happy sales all!

 

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Questions regarding Washington County, Utah and St. George, Utah area residential real estate? Glad to help because Wanda Can! Contact me at: 435-632-9374 or wanda@buynsellutah.com.

 

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Comments (20)

Joe Jackson
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Columbus, OH
Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert

Desperate people can most definitely do unlawful and unethical things! Best to remain on the right side of the law! 

Jan 08, 2021 10:54 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It's all about the effort and a new agent thinking they can just waltz in and become the hero just doesn't play out in this industry

Jan 08, 2021 11:16 AM
Brad Thomsen
Big Bear Realty - Edmonds, WA
Real Estate Services

100% Commission Sales people with little supervision out in the field gonna be out there doing what 100% Commission Sales people do... 

Have a Great 2021

Happy Selling!

Jan 08, 2021 01:01 PM
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

A tough part to learn in real estate is you assist a lot of people but only a few become "clients", those where you have expectations of making a commission.  Even then, much can go sideways before a closing.  It takes awhile to build up a reliable pipeline. 

Jan 08, 2021 01:47 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! 

It always amazes me how people look at real estate and think oh I can do that no issue! They are not prepared for the extensive knowledge one must have and the commitment to your clients..it's not a wonder so many fail in the first year.

Jan 08, 2021 04:13 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Doing the right thing pays in so many positive ways Joe Jackson!

Jan 08, 2021 04:23 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

And the reason why so many go out the revolving door so quickly Ed Silva!

Jan 08, 2021 04:24 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Hopefully, applying ethical standards every single time Brad Thomsen!

Jan 08, 2021 04:24 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Staying the course, honety and tenacity play huge roles in remaining successful in our/any industry Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®. Hope your 2021 is going well! 

Jan 08, 2021 04:26 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

You are so right Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR! Was having a conversation the other day with another agent who told me about two young women who work at a soda shop. They are getting their license together because it looks like FUN and they can make loads of money. I do wish them luck and hope they are prepared for the reality of the industry!

Jan 08, 2021 04:29 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

I think real estate schools help perpetuate the myth that real estate is an easy job in which you can earn tons of money. If they told the truth, far fewer people would pay for the classes!

Meanwhile, I have known many agents and brokers who put the money above all else - especially their clients' best interests.

On the other side of the coin, I once knew an agent who was always broke because he would forgo his commission in order to make a transaction happen.

Jan 08, 2021 09:21 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Chasing money is never good for the long term and usually comes back to bite you in the tuckus.

Jan 09, 2021 04:30 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

The real estate schools make money whether the students fail or not, a win-win for them, not so much for the students Marte Cliff. Plus this is an industry where mommy and daddy cannot clean up the mess made, pay off the damaged party or be the motivation behind getting up and showing up to work!

Jan 09, 2021 08:03 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Brian England, it does, eventually. Your comment reminds me of McGruff the Crime Dog, whose quote was, "Take a Bite Out of Crime! 

Jan 09, 2021 08:28 AM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

I think we have all met agents who just 'chase the money'.  Shameful!

Jan 09, 2021 03:13 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes, I have, no doubt Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR and they are no longer in the industry or on the way out!

Jan 10, 2021 03:49 PM
M.C. Dwyer
Melody Russell Team at eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Felton, CA
MC Dwyer-Santa Cruz Mountains Property Specialist

Great points.   I recall a neighborhood party where a newer agent announced he "lost" thousands of dollars of commission when a transaction fell apart.    No mention of the hardship to his clients.    Unsurprisingly, he left the business not long after that.

Jan 11, 2021 09:11 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Good example of the 'me first' attitude M.C. Dwyer that does not work well in our industry. Thank you for stopping by.

Jan 11, 2021 09:25 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

So true!  An agent that has a solid business is the best agent for the job and they are the least likely to throw away a good business, much less their reputation.

Jan 26, 2021 07:57 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes and this is where trust in business also comes into play Jan Green!

Jan 26, 2021 08:35 AM