THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
A few days ago, Gayle King, co-anchor on the CBS News Morning Show, said if she hadn’t ended up being a journalist, she would have been a Realtor or a Psycho Therapist, because she likes looking at houses and listening to people’s problems and telling them the answers. When you stop to think about it, aren’t many real estate professionals like that?
Hi Myrl - I can't say I have ever thought of comparing myself to Gayle King. Oprah doesn't even have my phone number for starters.
Debb Janes
Camas, WA
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Well now, what are we gonna do about Oprah not having your phone number, Michael. . .LOL
Myrl- - - you know, it's not that difficult.
Not a day goes by hardly that I don't compare myself to a psychotherapist. Just the other day some mother called (who is a Realtor) and wants to represent her son to buy a home, but he doesn't respect her and sometimes is a no show. She is not taking a commission. What? I told her to dump the kid, and refer him to a professional and get a referral fee; it is not worth sacrificing a relationship with her son to "try" to be a Realtor.
Debb Janes
Camas, WA
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Lottie Kendall
San Francisco, CA
Bartenders are another that could fall into the same category as Realtors and Psycho Therapists, Elizabeth.
Realtors wear many hats, and psychotherapist is definitely one of them. I love the advice Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents gave (see above.)
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Me too!
Yes that is a huge part of being a Realtor, just like being a Bartender now as to Oprah not knowing Michael Jacobs number, in all fairness she knows it but Michael needs to answer the Blind Numbers...just sayin, Endre
Debb Janes
Camas, WA
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
That is the funniest response I've seen all day, Endre!
Good mornign, Myrl Jeffcoat if you're a "shrink" you have it made in the real estate business.... if it's not the buyers and sellers, it's dealing with agents that will sharpen those psych skills....
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I am convinced that real estate salesmanship, bartending and psychology could all fall under one college roof, Barbara!
Good morning Myrl. I think that is very interesting and a good analysis
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Hmm, I wonder if a college would give me credit for my work in Real Estate towards a degree in psycho therapy, haha.
Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
If they won't, you could likely find it easy to work as a bartender.
You sure hear about many personal and family issues when you are in real estate and you need to be able to keep your prospect on track.
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Myrl being a Realtor many times requires being a Therapist as well, and I do run into a psycho Realtor from time to time 
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
I think so or a proctologist because I work with some real interesting people from time to time Myrl Jeffcoat
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
A psychotherapist could probably make a great REALTOR® because they could figure out what a buyer wanted before they did. Would save a lot of time.
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Ha, I so agree with this thread of comments. We do wear many hats and being a therapist is often at the top of the list.
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Hi Myrl:
We do, indeed, wear many hats and the role of therapist is a key one, espeically once you get into a transaction. I've found my training to be useful!!
Jeff
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Wait! Aren't Realtor® & psychotherapist one in the same, Myrl?! LOL I do a LOT of psychotherapy and in fact, did so with two different clients today!
I wouldn't change what I do for the world though - never a dull moment!
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
I have always believed that having similar abilities and personalities as bartenders, Psychotherapist, Moms/Mothers, caring nature, etc. help an agent
get through that initial first defense door quickly. I know I have broken through the defense door easily because of my years in psychology and astrology...also, the spiritual aspect - always gave me patience and some other necessary/important business qualities.
Mryl,
We really are! I find that I typically become friends with most of my clients. We spend a lot of time together and it's deep time.
All the best, Michelle
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