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Win Win - A question of integrity

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Elite RM423455

Win Win

Last night my wife and I watched the movie, Win Win. It was an ok movie, but one thought was provoked for me by the movie. Am I a person of integrity?

The main character of the movie, Win Win is caught in a lie. He is a lawyer and tells the court he will be the guardian for his client. He will enable his client to continue to live in his home and in exchange for being his guardian, he will be paid. He does this because he needs the money. The only problem is that he places his client in a nursing home because it would be too much work to keep him in his own home. Towards the end of the movie, he is caught in this lie by persons who mean the most to him.

In real estate, there are opportunities to cut corners and do things which will financially benefit me. If I fudge just a bit, who will know? Many times I might get away with it. But Win Win reminded me, someone may discover this and my integrity could be impugned.

This is true in relationships and all of life. Each and every day is an opportunity to build my character and reputation. It is also an opportunity to denigrate my character and reputation. What about you? Are you the person of integrity you want to be?

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Comments (12)

Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

Good question...maks you think. I hope to say that I would do the right thing.

Nov 12, 2011 01:28 PM
Margo Currie
Exit 1 Stop Realty - Saint Augustine Beach, FL

I'm sure we'd all like to think we would always do the right thing. Hopefully, that's true!

Nov 12, 2011 01:30 PM
Krista Abshure
Fathom Realty - Fuquay Varina, NC

I operate my business based on integrity.  I feel confident that if I whenever I meet my clients on the street I never have to worry about the "what if" scenario because I put their interest first through out the whole process.  It is not a Win win situation but rather a what is the best thing for my client and the most ethical for myself.

Nov 12, 2011 01:32 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Dennis, it certainly has me thinking.

Cal

Nov 12, 2011 01:35 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

I know Margo. When life is challenging and the rubber meets the road, then each of us will know how we will respond.

Cal

Nov 12, 2011 01:37 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Krista, I am glad to hear that and it definitely saves us a lot of headaches.

Cal

Nov 12, 2011 01:38 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

The Old Saying:

     Your reputation is what people think of you, and your character is who you actually are.

Nov 12, 2011 01:53 PM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Cal,

when (and it is very rare) there is ever an issue about "should we" I always say out loud, what if they did that to me........cures any silly aspirations on the spot.

Nov 12, 2011 02:29 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Fred, so true.

Cal

Nov 12, 2011 02:47 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Peter, like hearing how you coach yourself. Those are the kinds of things that help us keep our bearings.

Cal

Nov 12, 2011 02:48 PM
Digital Digital
Alachua, FL
full service

Hi Cal,

Thanks for sharing.

I'll check out this movie, it sounds like a good watch.

Nov 13, 2011 03:59 PM
Cal Yoder
Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA
Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Wandanna, it is worth the watch! Enjoy and have a great week.

Cal

Nov 13, 2011 09:48 PM