Are you a person of integrity?
Are you incorruptible, sound, complete and honest? 
- Adhering to a strict ethical code
- The state of being wholesome; unimpaired
- The quality or condition of being complete; pure
Synonyms:
- honesty
- uprightness
- rectitude
- unity
- wholeness
- purity
- goodness
- probity
- sincerity
- virtue
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68 Comments on Integrity Without Compromise
Debe- Wonderfully written post that makes one think. It is a choice we make everyday in what we do and say. We only wish every agent and every client had the same level of integrity that most of us strive for.
Great post Debe and thanks for sharing. Either you have it or you don't and even a blind man would know. I think most have swapped integrity with compromise or political correctness.
I have the highest regard for your ethics after reading your blog, There are few I would rather work with. I find that my integrity left me hanging while another realtor got my buyer, but I would not sale site unseen and so, added paperwork, added trip out for video etc. then buyer bought through another realtor. oh well, I was the one who left it open so that the buyer could buy even a FSBO.
Debe, Thank you so much for your post and the succinct way you have described Integrity. I feel Integrity and Morality go hand in hand and neither one is subject to the winds of change. They are the "Constant" in a constantly changing world. I try to live everyday with The Golden Rule and The Ten Commandments at the helm. It is with great pleasure that I am learning of more folks on this path in our industry through posts such as yours. God Bless.
Fabulously written Debe.
Extremely well written and a great topic. I guess it means a lot to me that people trust me, so I have to maintain a super high level of integrity. One bad apple makes all of us look bad, so everyone please remember to do the right thing!
I had one of those closings to day that would make you want to quit. But I kept my mouth shut and said in my mind, "I'm better than this I will not loose my mind, I will act professional because I have integrity."
Debe......Very interesting and thoughtful post.
Integrity to me means putting other's interest ahead of your own even if it means losinga commission! Integrity over money!!! I wish I could cash in my integrity to pay my bills--I would be a Billionaire if I could!
Thanks for sharing.
Debe - absolutely loved your post! Very powerful words you have here.
Excellent my dear!
Debe - I am advising my clients who don't have to sell not to put their homes on the market now. As a result, I have had to put my own home on the market and sell it at a loss. However, when the mortgage money loosens up and the market gets better, my clients will realize that I give advice that is in their best interests, not in my best interests, and hopefully, in the end, high integrity will also have a business payoff.
Great post!
Been some time since I have read such a good post about "integrity"
Debe - This is just so powerful! Integrity is knowing the difference between what's right and what's wrong. Choosing the wrong path can only compromise the core values and ethics of the laws we must abide by. There is absolutely no justification to bending the rules and jeopardizing our profession no matter how tempting the opportunity might be.
Debe ... Thank You for another great post. This one is Awesome !
Debe, wonderful post. Very thought provoking. Keeps us all on our toes about what we say and what we do. Integrity is certainly a characteristic I cherish. Thanks for the post.
Ced
It should be considered the life-blood of our businesses. Very good topic as we all head into 2009.
Amber
This is very relevant given all the problems in our business world day. thanks for posting!
Hi Bill! You are 100% correct! That's what it's all about, isn't it?! I just don't understand what is so difficult for some to do accomplish this! Life is MUCH better when you live it by doing the right thing!
Laura: That is so true--when no one is watching is the true test, right!? Thanks so much!
Kim: Thank you so much! For some, the choice is obvious, others need to take a closer look at what's important in their lives. I do wish every agent worked with the same level of integrity!
Charles: Thank you! That's so true--and I do agree that there is such a poos for political correctness that it does interfere with our integrity--even in our business.
Brandy: Well, thank you! I've had that happen as well--funny thing with one of them--she took them and a couple of years later, they phoned me to list their home for them and they told me that they always felt bad about what happened! What goes around... ;-)
Jill: You're so right! Funny that you should say that--I had a discussion with someone the other day that does not believe the same way that I do (different religion) and I asked him which of the 10 commandments that he just could not follow on a daily basis. He agreed with me that even if you don't believe, those are bad guidelines in which to live your life! The Golden Rule is also non-deonominational and easy to follow!
Isaac: Well, thank you so much!
Jason: Thanks so much! I do think that we have to go overboard in order to overcome that one-bad-apple syndrome sometimes.
DeAndrea: OH, I've had those moments and some just cannot be changed!
Aida: Thanks! To me, my integrity is priceless--there is no value attached and no amount of money can make me change that--okay well, cashing it in for billions to pay the bills...let me get back to you on that!!! HA!
Darla: Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment!
BethAnn: Thanks my dear!!
Gail: That really stinks for you but, you are setting the example and you ARE advising your clients with your heart as well! Believe me, integrity WILL payoff in business--you just wait and see!
Robbie: Well, thanks! I appreciate your comment!
Donna: Like you, this week has gotten away and I'm late getting back to you but, thanks so much! There is simply no reason to risk losing those core values, is there? It amazes me that some don't even think about it!
Roland: Well, thank you my friend! I really appreciate it!
Ced: Thanks so much! Cherish it with every decision you make, every business move you make, and with every action in life and it will NOT let you down!
Amber: Absolutely! I think we'll see the level of integrity rise in our business as we see those who do not share our values fall like flies from our field!
Trey: Thanks! That is sort of what got us here today, isn't it?!
Couldn't agree more. Looks like we have the same view on this issue, along with many others.
Once you learn that your sales can go to the moon.