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Be Thankful Every Day

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes

OK this may sound corny or contrite but it's true: every single day I am grateful for my day to day life, family, work, home, food, etc. "God Bless America" is what my Grandpa said, banging his fist on the table before our big Italian Sunday dinners. Around Thanksgiving time, it's even more relevant to appreciate the abundance of riches (and I'm not talking about money) most of us have.

So here are the five things I am most thankful for that have impacted my business on a daily basis:

1) The internet. Can't imagine being an agent in 'the old days' when all the listings were printed in a book!

2) Appreciative clients. The ones that realize how hard I work, how attentive I am to their requests, how I try to go beyond their service expectations. They give me great referrals. Many have become close friends. It's worth working seven days a week!

3) My smart phone. I will admit I am not as educated as most on all the cool things my phone can do via various apps--but it sure is convenient to answer calls quickly, use texting and shoot pictures and videos.

4) My appetite for news. I listen to our local NPR affiliate every day and read local newspapers.   I'm always learning something. I love keeping up with pop culture, current events, new movies and books. This information gives me endless conversation topics with my clients, friends, and family.

5) My car. So reliable! I've been a Honda customer for years. Rarely get stuck in the snow; my auto always starts up, runs well, gets good gas milage. It's a nice looking car without a hefty price tag.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by

Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR

(Brookside/Armour Hills resident, local business supporter, NPR fan, Habitat ReStore volunteer, thankful for the gift of another day!)

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Kansas City Homes

mary.hutchison@kansascityhomes.com

816 510 1262

www.maryhutchison.org

 

Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

There is no corny when it comes to this subject. Now is our time. Take the time

Nov 23, 2015 11:07 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Nothing corny or contrite. I am grateful every day for having another day to excel as a person or at least try!

Nov 23, 2015 11:32 PM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

That is an admirable and gracious list!  Funny, I also put our automobile as #6, even though they asked for FIVE!  Happy TG Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR .  "RESTORE" is one of my favorite places to go, we have 2 on Oahu.

Nov 24, 2015 08:19 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Likewise I own several Hondas from CVCC days. Those drive an import European ask about my car and I use it to show estates, No one has said anything negative about it.

Thanks for your participation of the contest.

Sam Shueh

Nov 24, 2015 10:32 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR now reliable car makes so much of difference in our business life....

Nov 24, 2015 02:46 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Mary - Technology is something that has really helped us perform our jobs more efficiently and effectively. Thanks for sharing the 5 things you are thankful for.

Nov 25, 2015 11:31 AM