Stirring the Provincial Pot. I had to grin when I read Alan May's recent title to a post, That's me in the Corner... That's me in the Spotlight! For a moment, the title sounded like an all too familiar story. I live in a small community where everyone knows everyone's business. My neighbors know my comings and goings better than I do (they even take out my garbage when I'm not around). So it's pretty obvious when the poop hits the fan, inquiring minds want to know.
Last month, three of my agents left my brokerage, which caused quite a stir in my little neck of the woods. For the past several weeks, Real Estate Cafe has become a household name in Josephine County... right up there with Cheerios and Bounty. At first, I cringed. My initial reaction was Ugh, what are people going to think. It's not uncommon for agents to jump ship... but three in one month (from the same brokerage) is pretty big news here. I admit, I'm a curious George too. So, it's only natural to wonder 'what and who' stirred the provincial pot.
Well, here it is plain and simple... One agent left because she partnered with a friend who happens to work at another office. One agent left because she works part-time for another agent who feeds her. The 3rd agent left because she didn't want to adhere to some newly implemented office policies. That's it... no big news. Although from the sound of things, Ma Bell is getting her money's worth from all the local chatter ;)
I'm amused by this stuff... one, because it's about big fish in small ponds (and I love small ponds :) Two, because I live a relatively quiet life and I don't aspire the limelight. I'm a simple gal, who loves good coffee, good people and good conversation. The things that annoy me the most are egotistical peeps, drama queens and kings, Prima Donnas, backstabbers, manipulators and liars. That pretty much covers it. I don't start fights, but I'm certainly capable of defending myself when it becomes necessary... which is right about now.
So here's the latest news flash... I'm not dead, I'm not closing my doors and I'm not leaving town on the next bus. Any ridiculous half truths being used by my competitors to recruit my remaining agents is simply lame. I will have more respect for you if you compete on your laurels and not on what some perceive as my misfortune. Any self-serving exploitation of the truth will only expose you for 'what and who' you really are... a weak competitor. Here's some naked advice.... Take the high road and walk the path of respect. Then, and only then... will we dance ;)
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