Every now and then, you nail the sourdough loaf! It's so satisfying to see that the dough rose properly, and quite possibly, you will have a beautiful, crusty loaf soon. As I have reported in previous posts, I had yet to get a great loaf until recently! And guess what? The effort paid off.
Oddly enough, a successful real estate transaction feels exactly the same! It's easy to get discouraged when a deal blows up or a client suddenly ghosts you. You've put a lot of work into the deal, and when the deal goes south, you've got to pick up the pieces and move on. And when you close on one of those deals that was practically flawless, it is a great feeling.
Like my sourdough saga, it's not nearly as easy as the gal on the TikTok video who gives us the illusion that making homemade bread is super easy. Likewise, those TV shows that make selling or buying a property look simple, those of us in the biz know there are many more aspects involved in a successful real estate deal.
The key to baking successful sourdough is not to give up! Too many agents who are new to real estate give up before they have given the career a chance. Staying in the kitchen or in the real estate game requires a "can-do" attitude, being able to problem-solve, and staying determined to get the job done.
Whether you are working to master that perfect sourdough loaf or to cross that finish line at the closing table, the key is persistence and keeping your chin up. And just because one loaf rises doesn't mean they all will. Don't lose hope when that deal blows up. The next successful closing is just around the corner!
FYI - Both of these pictures are from my latest sourdough attempt! I was stoked. And guess what? My next successful closing is in a few days. And trust me, I've had many, many really bad sourdough flops and numerous transactions that never made it to closing. Yet, here I am 22+ years later in real estate still seeking that perfect loaf and that perfect closing.
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