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Can You Last The Mile?

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Real Estate Agent with Pat Bennett Realty MA 9508945 NH 059297

Endurance and durability are two qualities that a person must have when they decide to enter the Real Estate profession.  New associates have to learn the ropes by themselves and it takes time to accomplish and fine-tune your goals in order to get rolling.  In the beginning, I saw many who joined at the height of the boom in Real Estate and become dismayed when the market showed signs of slacking and they were being called upon to be more creative to attract business.  Veterans in the profession are those who would not settle for less than setting their goals and going after them in spite of many difficulties and sometimes financial setbacks.  It's an established fact that sales is one of the toughest ways to earn money, but when you are focused and determined to get the job done, it can be financially rewarding.

A new member to the Real Estate profession can be daunted by all they must learn before a license can be awarded to them and that is only the beginning.  All must keep on with continuing education not too mention the change of rules that come down from the Real Estate Association.  If that isn't enough, there are forms to keep straight, laws that must be obeyed and the pressure that can be felt when those around you are making the grade and you're still struggling. 

After attaching yourself to an agency, you need to wait for calls and get your own marketing campaign going.  It is at this level that you either take off or you fall behind.  However, when something comes easy, it doesn't last long so it is better to take the hard knocks at the beginning and learn your craft well.  Becoming a good professional does not happen overnight and if you love what you're doing then nothing will stand in your way.  If endurance and durability accompany you in this line of work, you will eventually realize your cherished goals.

Brian Sharkey
SharkeyRE LLC - Singer Island, FL
SharkeyRE

Ann,

Thank you for this blog so true.  I wake up everyday as if I just started, assuming I don't know enough and it drives me.  I will become the area maybe even the state top producer before I'm finished.  So to answer your question I woke up this Thanksgiving day ready to run a marathon.  I'm ready-You say go!

Thanks for another piece of training coach.

Happy thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2007 02:09 AM
Brian Sharkey
SharkeyRE LLC - Singer Island, FL
SharkeyRE

Ann,

Thank you for this blog so true.  I wake up everyday as if I just started, assuming I don't know enough and it drives me.  I will become the area maybe even the state top producer before I'm finished.  So to answer your question I woke up this Thanksgiving day ready to run a marathon.  I'm ready-You say go!

Thanks for another piece of training coach.

Happy thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2007 02:09 AM
Ann Gravel
Pat Bennett Realty - Plaistow, NH

Hello Brian, sorry I didn't get to answer your response sooner.  You sound very much like myself because that is exactly the attitude I adopted from the beginning.  So I say go for it and I wish you the best.

Ann of New Hampshire

Nov 24, 2007 11:49 AM
Ray Essick
Coleman Realty Group - Hampton, NH

Hi Ann,

    Great to see you on AR and hope to see more blogs from you and the rest of the gang over at Pat Bennett Realty in Plaistow NH. The more I travel the more I learn. Life is a journey and not a destination.

Jan 29, 2008 05:00 PM
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Ray Essick

Well Hello Ray,  very nice to hear from you.  Actually Iv'e been wondering how you're doing.  I do blogs whenever I have something worthwhile to say.  My time is very limited because I have a full time position that pays very well.  However, my love for Real Estate is still quite strong and as soon as I am able, I will return full time.  A few more people have gone on hiatus at the office.  Bill Lonergan and Cathy Robertson are on referral.  Brad came back, but he isn't very active.  Anyway, I was delighted to hear from you and I linked on to your website.  It's very well done and quite informative.  Thank you for your comment on my blog and I hope to hear from you again.  Good Luck!  Ann

Jan 29, 2008 09:33 PM
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