I think I am the luckiest person on the planet. I do what I love. Even though I can complain with the best of them, I am so lucky. I know we are dealing with a trying marketplace but it will pass. This will make you better at what you do.
Think about what you do, you help people find their dreams. That is what it is, a dream. When the reality sets in that a person has the ability to purchase their first home, you get to be a part of that. How cool is that? Everyone imagines the style, color, rooms amenities that their home will have. No matter how big or how small there is a rush of excitement for everyone. You get to be a part of that dream.
I always look at my first time home buyers and think how cute they are as they are getting the keys to their very first home. I think it is one of the milestones of their lives and I am honored to be a part of it. You, as their caring agent, will be a part of their memories for years to come.
I know we all have transactions that are not so happy, but I would say the happy transactions out weigh the not so happy transactions by a long shot. I count my blessings everyday that I do what I love with people I love.
You are so right, I too love my job and being there to guide our clients through these nerve wracking times. My favorite were seniors who I helped downsize out of their home of 40 odd years, they so needed guidance, and just so appreciated all I did for them, we are now friends today.