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When You Are A Professional…And It Shows

By
Home Stager with BCM Home Staging LLC

 

In the past three years that I have been the owner of my own business, I have had the opportunity to meet so many people, Stagers, Agents, Builders, Contractors and Homeowners. This has been a wonderful time in my life, and a time of change for me.

As we go through our day to day routine of “business as usual” there are certain professionals that we meet along the way that just seem to out shine others. It maybe how they handle themselves and their clients, or their passion for what they do. What ever it is, it’s special.

One of these professionals is Al Donohue, of Marron Gildea & Donohue. As some of you know, Al became a partner just this past year. It does not surprise me; Al has become one of the top producing Agents in Ridgewood, NJ. He is so committed to his clients, providing them with impeccable service.

Al recently posted on his blog about finding his "Blogging Voice". While he may be looking for his blogging voice, he has certainly found his business voice.

This past June, I had the pleasure of being invited to Al’s annual “Client Appreciation BBQ”. There were over 150 people there, from co-worker to clients, including their children. There were so many activities for the children, a giant waterslide, face painting, caricature drawing and much, much more. Hey, even the Good Humor Ice Cream Man showed up in Al’s driveway (courtesy of Al, of course).

As I began to meet and talk with these people, I realized that Al’s relationship with his clients was more then just selling them a house, it was about selling them a home, a neighborhood, a community, and that he would still be around even after the deal was done.

Al is a real family man and is always involved in his community. It is a pleasure to know Al and to work with him on some of his listings. He is an achiever and is always moving forward with his career. He is a true professional.

 

Barbara Cluck-Miksits, Owner of BCM Homestaging

http://bcmhomestaging.com/

 

Richard Byron Smith, NMLS #184479
Mortgage Loan Officer, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation NMLS #2289 - Chattanooga, TN
Mortgage Loan Officer

I am always interested in defining professionalism. With your comments about Al, professionalism seems to be understanding the profession with a larger perspective, with understanding and caring about its impact on the larger community.

That seems to be a fitting definition of a professional.

Richard

Jul 12, 2008 04:24 PM
Paul LeMay
Caretaker Property Services - Tulsa, OK

Nice tribute, it is one thing to conduct yourself in a professional manner however, in our daily routine, if one is truly genuine and passionate about people, it will shine through.  Your friend Al, is a clear example of that. 

 

Jul 13, 2008 04:39 AM
Barbara Cluck-Miksits
BCM Home Staging LLC - Ridgewood, NJ
Home Staging - New Jersey

Richard, It is so true, professionalism goes beyond just doing the job. Thanks for your comment.

Jul 13, 2008 01:36 PM
Aloysius Donohue
Keller Williams Realty - Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood Real Estate

Barbara - I really appreciate the kind words and I hope you know I feel the same way about you and Steve.

Boy, I better step up my game.  I really have a lot to live up to now!

-Al

Jul 14, 2008 07:22 AM
Barbara Cluck-Miksits
BCM Home Staging LLC - Ridgewood, NJ
Home Staging - New Jersey

Paul ~ Thanks for the comment. It is always nice to let people know when they are doing a great job.

Jul 14, 2008 10:53 AM
Barbara Cluck-Miksits
BCM Home Staging LLC - Ridgewood, NJ
Home Staging - New Jersey

Al ~ Don't worry, no pressure. You are doing just fine.

Jul 15, 2008 08:04 AM