We are getting calls from more buyers the past few days. I do not know if it is a sign that things will be turning around I certainly hope so there are loads of great deals on the market. I think it would be a great time to buy a home.
In the midst of the pick up in business- I have had bloggers block. I have sat at my computer- started a few blogs and erased them.
It has been a difficult week in the Carter household- we were on vacation last week and got a call that my husband's employer sold out his business. My husband has worked for a small family owned oil company for 30 years. He has done all their oil burner service being on call 24/7. When he started he and the owners son worked side by side- then the father passed the business on to the son and it was the two of them and the owners cousin who worked as the secretary. Together they built this business up to 1600 accounts. We always felt like it was family. When we got the surprising news it was a shock- we had no idea. We were totally unprepared. We felt we had an ownership in the business- in blood, sweat and tears.
My daughter and I are a real estate team- We are very dedicated to our clients and customers. We always take it really hard when something goes wrong- when someone for no reason decides to switch agents, backs out of a deal days before closing or just drops out of sight. We put loads of time and effort into the work we do and it always amazes us when people have no loyalty. We take ownership in the work we do. We know that there is no payday in many cases- That does not stop us from pouring loads of money into marketing the homes we list or search hours on end for the perfect home for a client.
The call we got after my husbands company went out of business made us realize that the commitment we have to some people is not mutual. If it is done to an employee of thirty years- It can happen just as easily to in real estate when you have worked with a client for a month or two.
So I sit at my computer staring blankly at the screen- What can I say..... When will we learn not to give so freely of ourselves. How do we get to a point where we are not hurt by people? What happened to loyalty and commitment are they lost values? I hope not.......
I am there with you... I dropped out of the real estate business for about four years. It was more of me giving than being returned... I lost hope in people. But after stepping away I found that I missed that one family that did say thanks for all my hard work and caring for them. And they did remember me... so try not to give up. Please stay the caring person that you are. I hope things go better for your husband; he must feel very lost now. Best of luck and I do wish you the very best! Brenda :)
Barbara: Sometimes you make a difference but do not realise it. After being gone for four years I sent out a "I'm back letter" and people called and still wanted to work with me... they said they miss me because I cared about them. So please hang in there...this business needs you and so do the customers:) Brenda
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