I LOVE My REAL Estate Profession Because....... (Challenge)

A year ago we were challenged by Mike Mueller who wrote his post What do you Love about your job? to write about "why I love my profession".  I thought this would be a great time to remember why I continue to love my profession and why I am determined to succeed in the Real Estate Industry.

It sure feels good when I take the every day challenges in our industry and turn it into a prize winning ending.

There are no two transactions alike and I continue to have many learning lessons as I have the past year. So I have added some to the following year ago post and I challenge you all to enter your posts to the challenge page as well. (Add "I love my profession because" in your tag line and it'll show up on the page with all past and current posts.)

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I worked for a Family Law Attorney for many years. Divorces, Child Custody, Temporary Restraining Orders, Adoptions, and personal problems. I worked for a program for many more years teaching classes, writing grants, admin and you name it ...I did it. And...listening to more of other peoples problems that I got sucked into.

Real Estate was a career I thought was unattainable during my younger years. My mom passed Real Estate School and did not pursue it further. My dad lasted two weeks and quit because "it was a totally different language".  My self esteem was rotten when I was younger and I always thought "I was not good enough".

I finally reached a point in my life where I was burnt from saving the world. Tired. Drained. When I was sitting and wondering what I would do next my husband said, "Why don't you just do what you always talk about". Right then went into the Real Estate Industry. And look at me now! 

I love my profession because:

• It still allows me to help others ...yet keep my boundaries (hooray!)
• There is never a dull moment......there are continuous changes and learning lessons and that is what I excel at. Learning.
• We have to abide by a Code of Ethics and it gives our industry structure.
• I am working in Hawaii and it is surely a joy to work around such scenic treasures for the eye to behold!
• I can now take care of myself too ...instead of taking care of others and neglecting myself.
• I have the choice to structure my daily schedule around me. .... and it allows me to keep a balanced life.
• I love going through the transaction and keeping it fine tuned with all the little details to complete and follow up on. (I get off on that)
• It allows me to be me with no acting on a stage. No puppeteering or commanding and it is my business and how I conduct myself is with the pride I have in the service I give. 
• It is an industry I take great pride in supporting. It's challenging and exciting and keeps me on my toes.
• I love meeting new clients and conforming as a chameleon would to different personalities, situations and circumstances. ...and the rewarding part is when a client tells me they appreciate all I'm doing.
• I have the ability to work as a team with other agents, loan officers, escrow officers, home inspectors and whoever is involved in the transaction to make it a smooth transaction. (it doesn't always turn out smooth but I sure try!) 
• I also have the ability to know when too much is too much and have the resources to take on more help. ....I believe in giving my clients quality attention.
• A closed deal means everyone is happy and we all have done a great job.
• Every transaction brings new learning lessons....and I love learning more. It never stops in real estate.
• First time homebuyers appreciate me walking them through step by step. I don't believe in keeping them in the dark.
• I love helping other agents and new agents. I remember what it was like to walk into a totally different world.
• I have met so many professionals in this field. And the majority of them are super nice and have been helpful as well.
• I love working in my office part time too so I can be around Real Estate FULL time. And again, I support our agents.
• When I run into a snag with a transaction I can get MANY opinions because there are a bunch in my office that extend a helping hand too. In fact, I like to get a couple of opinions because no two answers will be alike.
• Century 21 Liberty Homes is where we are all "family". In Hawaiian we call it "Ohana". My brokers and our agents are all comfortable with each other and we all help each other out and it helps when you have that commaraderie going on.
• I know that the market fluctuates and I have to change with the ups and downs and that's okay with me. And moreso now than ever....a closed transaction is surely rewarding for me because I know that all I have learned is paying off now.
• My husband has fully supported from day one because he sees how rewarding it is for me when he sees a smile on my face. Family support has a big impact on why I love my profession too. Sometimes others can see us better than we can see ourselves. When we're happy our family is happy. :)
• My dad was proud of me accomplishing something he did not. My dad was proud of me and got to experience his little girl doing something I was good at....before he passed away.
• My mom is proud of me and it feels good when she calls me to ask me something. I love my profession.
• Because I'm REALLY good at it. I believe that I do everything in a professional manner and in the end......I sleep very well at night.
• *It led me to Active Rain* ......where Ohana is here as well. Where there's an abundance of information, help, support, friendship and a bunch of caring professionals all in one place.

And there are surely a lot more reasons ......but the main one is that at this time in my life.....

     It fit neatly into my life like the last piece of the puzzle. 

It's personal and professional success.

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 What's YOUR story?

Join in on the challenge!

**Write your story in a post and put the link in the comment section...we'd all love to hear! 

And then tag two people!  Have fun remembering why you love your profession!

I tag Kathy McGraw and Julie Neering!

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