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Positive Attitude- A necessary ingredient for success

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Real Estate Agent with Rodeo Realty

So just want to share some positive thoughts to help uplift and inspire those who believe in positive thinking....

So yesterday I start my day excited and enthused because I have to send an offer on behalf of one of three buyer clients I picked up 2 Fridays ago.  They are WELL QUALIFIED and are extremely motivated to purchase a home which is rare in this slumping real estate market.  However, they are so smart to buy because there are amazing deals out there. So as I'm completing their offering package I get called out of my office during the company meeting that I could not attend because I was working on the offer (as of today I'm in escrow with these buyers).  I come out of my office and they wish me happy birthday.  Then I slip back into my office to get back to work and then I was called out again.  Apparently, I made TOP 5  in the office out of 80+ agents!  I was ecstatic as it has always been a dream of mine to be in the top rankings since I've joined one of the top real estate brokerage firms in the nation.  After briefly basking in my exciting and proud moment I slip back into my office to finish working.

I continued my day by going home to my new place in Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood I absolutely love and enjoy and think how blessed I am to be working and making money in an industry that everyone (including the media) says is going through a decline.  Then I made a short trip to Hollywood to pick up this beautiful painting that I purchased from the World of Wonder gallery.  During my trip to the gallery I get a phone call from my new Realtor friend, Danica Rozelle, saying that her client accepted a counter offer that my seller drafted.  To make a long story short, she said "Happy Birthday, we're in escrow!" 

These accomplishments coupled with my 25th birthday make me realize how blessed I am and that with the right attitude, determination, and hard work you can persevere no matter what the circumstance is.  I took huge chance stickin to residential sales as I gave up the opportunity to have a very lucrative career in commercial real estate to pursue a full-time career in residential real estate.  I did this simply because I didn't have my heart in selling buildings.  However, after having much success in the past 3 weeks since making the decision to commit to residential, I now know the decision was correct.

Moral of story is stick to what your passionate about.  Passion and happiness come first before money.  If you're not passionate about what you do, then it will be harder to become successful and attain happiness. 

So my friends, stay positive no matter what people tell you or no matter how much competition you're against.  Always be thankful and grateful and think of how you can help people in everything you do.  Doing these things will help you lead fulfilled, happy, and successful lives.  I wish everyone more success and happiness.  Happy Holidays!

Written by Mark Gonzales Copyright 2007

Mark Gonzales is a Realtor for RE/MAX On The Boulevard, one of the Top 100 brokerage firms in the country.  He possesses a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Real Estate from California State University, Northridge and is considered to be an innovator in marketing homes.  For permission to repost this blog please send an e-mail with 'REQUEST TO REPOST BLOG" in subject line to markgonzales100@yahoo.com.

 

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