If you enjoy what you do, you will never work a day in your life
This post is inspired by Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 . She had posted this blog It's recess, not homework regarding the changes currently occurring in the Real Estate Industry, and a reminder of all we have been through in the past.
Is the Real Estate Industry changing? Of course, it is ever changing. The one constant I am told is necessary in life is change. Imagine how boring life would be if everything constantly stayed the same.
How can we deal with these changes? Or any of life's changes? Do we dig a hole and crawl into it, or do we embrace the change, enjoy the process and learn to work through it?
For me, I learned my decision in 2008 when the housing market crashed. I remember having 5 closings set up, and I prided myself on getting things closed unless of course the buyer changed their mind. I would do everything in my power to get them the home they dreamed of. Little did I know, I had no control over any of it! One by one they fell apart. Why? Because of change. The lenders were learning the changing process, things were changing constantly and buyers loans fell apart with no saving them. It was a hard time, every closing I had fell apart except One!
I remember thinking, how am I going to pay my mortgage, pay the utilities and put food on the table for my kids? I had just gone through a divorce a few months earlier and was really struggling financially.
The thoughts that rushed through my head. What am I going to do? Go back into the accounting field? It wasn't going to be fair to any company I worked for because I was also traveling back and forth 4 hours to help a family member who was ill. Not to mention the reduced salary. How was I going to make it?
At that moment I decided, This is what I do. I help Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate. This is what I am good at, and This Is My Job. I keep on working and hope for the best!
Here I am over 15 years later, still helping Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate and loving every moment. I love what I do. I love helping people and meeting new people. The joy of this business by far outweighs the challenges.
I am still learning. The one thing in this business is you are always learning. I have had the pleasure of moving to a new area and getting to see all of the beauty here. I have had the privilege of learning about coastal properties and now I am learning more about farm and ranch and acreage. There is so much beauty all around us and what a joy to be able to get to see it on a daily basis!
Therefore, if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life!
Hang in there. This too shall pass and we will make it through. Is it going to be challenging? Yes, but will it be boring? No! Embrace it, and keep moving forward.
Here's a cool short video I found, I hope it inspires you!
If you are looking to Buy or Sell Real Estate in the Houston, N Houston, Corpus Christi, N Padre Island Areas, give me a call. I would love to help you with your purchase or sell. I also help Buyers and Sellers in Surrounding Areas. Give me a call at 361-688-7064 and I will let you know if I can assist you.
Thank you Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 for encouraging me to write this post!
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