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Integrity Hurts

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Real Estate Agent with Dave Woodson

Remember that song "love hurts".  Well, integrity hurts, but I would not have it any other way.  Does anyone get recognized for having it any more?  Do you sit in your office and say that guy has a lot integrity or is it the opposite.  I know the common saying in my office has been, "I would not trust that guy as far as I can throw him".  I am glad that no one says or could say that about me.  I think mostly it has been, "Dave is brutally honest". 

Here is a story off of Tahoo! about a golfer who was disqualified for using a ball that was wrong.  No one caught him, he turned himself in and was then disqualified.  I had heard on Paul Harvey some years ago in England a foursome was playing a round, and one of them lost his ball.  So, when everyone else was looking he pulled a ball out of his pocket and chipped it onto the green.  Well, what he did not realize is that he had hit a hole-in-one. 

So, now he had to fess up that he hit an illegal second shot.  Well, he lost his hole-on-one and his job.  How did he lose his job.  Well, he was the Head Rules Keeper for his club in England (lack of a better term been years since I heard this yarn) and he blatantly broke the rules. 

Do you follow the rules that you are asked to keep as a prt of your profession?  Do you keep the people around you honest when it comes to violations?   Just some fruit for thought!

Remember as we come to the holiday season.  That homes are still being bought and sold every day are you helping out.  If you would like some hints and helps give me a call at (219)872-8000 or email me at Dave@MadMortgageMachine.com.  

Dave Woodson

The Indiana FHA Expert

Oh, I thought I would toss in a music video. Just switch the world love for integrity

 

Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

I recommended some movers to some folks I know. They quoted 55 dollars an hour. @ guys showed up and did a great job. In the end the friends of mine gave them a check for 55 dollars an hour each. The next day t=one of the movers called and said he was coming by to drop off a check. They were charging 55 dollars an hour for the pair not each and could not sleep taking the money. INtegrity. Gotta love it. These guys will probably get 10 extra jobs because of our recommendations over this

Nov 20, 2008 11:09 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Dave, I saw this on the news yesterday. His honesty and integrity won out. Look at all the publicity he got over this. I'm sure he will get another job.

Nov 20, 2008 11:22 PM
Sara Homan
Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty 352-209-4044 - Ocala, FL
Realtor, Homes, Farms & 55+

Dave, It's so much better to be honest than try to cover your tracks.  Let your word be law!

Nov 20, 2008 11:54 PM
Dean Akey
Saint Charles, IL

I believe all we have is what we stand for.  He did the right thing and the history books will be kind to him as a result.  Great post.

Dean

Nov 21, 2008 12:18 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Honorable example Dave - he did not point a finger and blame his caddy for throwing him the ball - or try to hide the mishap after his subconsious brought it to light he went in several days later and took resposibility. Truth hurts - however denial is the root of much illness :)

sincerely,

Grace

Nov 21, 2008 01:33 AM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Excellent advice Dave. We all need to make sure we are upfront and respectful of the rules.

Nov 21, 2008 03:52 AM
The Somers Team
The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Delivering Real Estate Happiness

Dave - that is a great golf story.  I cannot imagine how he felt to have that once-in-a-lifetime hole in one being disqualified.  It really illustrates a point.  I feel that with integrity brings good positive karma which in turn brings about positive events and results.  Just the opposite happens with negative energy.  So those that benefit from their lack of integrity will catch up to them as well !  Thanks for recommending me to come over and take a look !  You have a great blog.  ~  Chris

Nov 21, 2008 12:25 PM