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Good Parents make good Realtors®

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with West Group Real Estate

What is the most important part of being a good parent and a good Realtor®? Is it just being there when they need you? Learning from your mistakes and not making the same mistakes over again? I have three girls and they did not come with instructions. It seems the longer I am a parent, the more understanding and knowledgeable I become. Lucky for us there is plenty of opportunity to learn from others on both fronts. Want to learn? Knowledge is everywhere; all you need is the desire to learn and the ability to pick wisely your source. Find a mentor, read books and learn from all the great study courses NAR has to offer.

I have a 7 year old girl, she was roping the dummy with me the other day and out of the blue she says "dad, this is the best day ever". Amazing how sometimes the simple things matter so much. Kids and Clients want you there for them when they need you.

fam

David Obbee
Obbee.com - Agoura Hills, CA

Harley: So true!  Congratulations to you for recognizing how big the "little things" are- I have two daughters myself, so I identified with your post, thank you!

Feb 14, 2010 12:05 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Roping the dummy...some how that could be the caption for your next blog. About ways brokers get lead along the path, waste a lot of time with unqualified buyers or sellers that double the price you agree to which should be half the number you willingly throw in to the mls propaganda. Good post.

Feb 14, 2010 12:09 AM
Katie McBride
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
The McBride Team

Great photo.  Good for you for taking care of the little things like being there when your clients need you.

Feb 14, 2010 12:10 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Thanks for sharing your family photo. Yes, being a Realtor has its moments.

Feb 14, 2010 12:19 AM
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Harley, I have a closing this week. She is a first time buyer and not much old than my oldest. I have directed and told her what to do and not to do. No problem but I have often felt like her dad. Great family photo.

Feb 14, 2010 12:30 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

David, great to be a dad!

Andrew, does Maine have its share of roping dummies?

Family first Katie, but helping others is not far behind.

thanks for the comments.

Feb 14, 2010 12:33 AM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Harley,

Great portrait and a great story.  "Out of the mouths of babes, oft times come gems!"

Feb 14, 2010 11:53 PM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

HEY HARLEY!  Wow! The photo - the kids and the clients analogy - love it! -- Gab

Feb 16, 2010 07:13 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

thank you both

Feb 16, 2010 02:06 PM