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If You're Happy And You Know it Clap Your Hands *clap* *clap*

By
Real Estate Agent with Cherimie Crane & Associates

Maybe it stems from my former life as a teacher. Those preschoolers certainly had a way of putting just about all of life's quandaries in perspective. Having a bad morning? Hug someone. Fell and scraped your knee? Band-Aid. Feel like screaming? Scream as loud as possible for 5 minutes. Cured.

I remember well how quickly their sniffles, tears, and yes smiles could spread like wildfire through a hey barn. Which leads me to the comparison of the attitudinal atmosphere in the real estate industry. It isn't a far stretch to see the similarities in story time and association meetings. Humor me.

We all gather around as the teacher/speaker tries to hush our conversations. We all watch the teacher's pet to see if she gets to turn the page. 

We await anxiously for the story of the day!

There is and always will be that ONE. You know, the one in the group that says with conviction, "Dogs don't fly and I know it!".

The rest of us are two pages from bursting from imaginative excitement at the thought of the possibilities of flying dogs!

 

Well, real estate is certainly no different. It is a new year. I am still alive (checking pulse to verify). I still love my job. And, I am not embarrassed to say I AM A REALTOR. Yes, it is hard work. (hence the title work not hobby)

I am confident that if the few, the proud, THE HAPPY, actually spoke up a bit more; the result would be a completely different view. It is contagious.

So sellers, tell that overly concerned neighbor, that YES you do think your house will sell.

Buyers, quiet the advice streaming from Aunt Linda who still thinks the world will end at the stroke of midnight. 

It is OK, you are OK. Continuing on positively with your goals will, in fact, be a better move than crying in your play dough!

So If You're Happy And You Know it Clap Your Hands! And if necessary carefully place them over the mouth of that annoying naysayer who never grew up:)

It is a New Year!! Happy Selling:)

 

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Comments (9)

Sam Miller
RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH
Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

Great comparison and you are right about REALTORS needing more positive attitudes instead of hanging out in a real estate office talking about the dead deals and how bad things are.  There is a tremendous amount of business out there but few seem to want to earn that business for some reason.

Jan 10, 2010 12:28 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Cherimie,

Yes! Yes! Yes! I'm clapping my hands!! Great analogy..and well written. It is a happy new year and the best to you for a prosperous 2010!

Jan 10, 2010 12:43 AM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Cherimie - I love this post!  You are such a cheerleader ... and that's a GOOD thing!  Emotions and mindset are definitely contagious.  When people are surrounded by negative naybobs they become negative.  When surrounded by happy, encouraging, enlightened people ... well, those traits rub off too!

Jan 10, 2010 12:46 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Sam,

Thank you. I think it is going to be a great year.

Dorie,

Clap away Dorie!!!

Carol,

Thank you. I am so sick of the naybobs:)

Jan 10, 2010 01:03 AM
Bill Saunders, RealtorĀ®
Meyers Realty - Hot Springs, AR
www.BillSellsHotSprings.com

Hey Cherimie,

Another great post. As a newer agent, it gets a bit tiring when one hears about the "glory days". I have only know this market, and it is fun and challenging. Anything worth doing is rarely easy.

Have fun! It's infectious.

Jan 10, 2010 02:09 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

How about, "Clap your hands, stomp your feet, Realtor Cherimie can't be beat!  Hoorah!"

Jan 10, 2010 08:37 AM
Caren Wallace
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate

Cherimie, I love your heart and totally agree with you that a positive attitude will go far to make this world a better place! Let's be positive and go out and kick some real estate butt! In a nice way!!

Jan 10, 2010 11:06 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Cherimie!  You have such a way with words....."crying in your playdough"!  :)  Wonderful post and guess what?  CLAP CLAP - I'm happy!

Jan 11, 2010 05:04 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

I am CLAPPING!  Positive attitude is EVERYTHING, isnt it?  now if only I could figure out how to silence the aunt lindas of the world.....

Jan 13, 2010 08:53 AM