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Harvesting the Rewards of Hard Work

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Harvesting the Rewards of Hard Work
 
 
 
Caring and steady hands turn a plot of land into a living, thriving garden and a working company into an asset that can last for decades. Consistency matters more than occasional effort, especially when remaining close to the work when the payoff arrives.
 
 
 
Walking the property often ensures small fixes stay that way rather than dealing with monumental problems. Step away for even a few days and overgrowth, leaks, unkempt rooms, slipping value or a house that no longer looks like anyone cares.
 
 
Give business and the garden a real chance by:
  • Showing up
  • Using knowledge
  • Self-motivation
  • Being proactive
  • Bringing energy

 

Anything worthwhile takes time, energy and action. Weather, weeds, updating processes, rates, inspections, appraisals and the wider market does not cater to individuals or keep a back yard gardener in mind. Keep going anyway. That is how to get to the successful side.
 
 
Sow some effort. Nurture the client. Stay in it. The harvest becomes an abundance of closings, equity, income plus a thriving back yard garden that comes to fruition. Those are the sum of all the parts that weren't skipped or passed up due to an unstoppable work ethic.
 
 
 
Raising a garden and running a successful real estate business require the same kind of presence.
 
 
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good evening Wanda,

A great analogy because a successful real estate business is much like raising a fruitful garden. Both take time, energy and action!

Sep 24, 2026 03:28 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! excellent comparison, our clients like a garden need lots of attention, and caring.

Sep 24, 2026 05:18 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Nature knows what it takes and performs, people, not so much, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. That's where self-motivation and training comes in!

Sep 24, 2026 05:39 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

A good analogy of nurturing a garden to get it to provide a good harvest and clients so that they can grow through their real estate deals, Wanda.

Sep 24, 2026 05:51 PM
William Collins
ERA Queen City Realty - Scotch Plains, NJ
Property and Asset Management

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, great analogy, because both a thriving garden and a successful real estate business reward consistent attention, patience, knowledge, and the willingness to keep showing up.

Sep 24, 2026 08:40 PM
Kat Palmiotti
Kalispell, MT
Retired from real estate; active in life!

Excellent analogy and this says it all "Anything worthwhile takes time, energy and action."

Sep 25, 2026 04:55 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's not difficult to achieve success when the hard work is being put in towards the goals!

Sep 25, 2026 05:39 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Wanda- another perfect analogy to real estate. First, yes, show up!!!  And in real estate that also means answering the phone!!!  You have to do the work to reap the rewards. 

Sep 25, 2026 11:44 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

They do work well together, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754!

Sep 25, 2026 06:06 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Being present matters in both the back yard garden and in our business dealings, William Collins!

Sep 25, 2026 06:06 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

A solid work ethic can take a person far when implemented, Kat Palmiotti. We both know that already!

Sep 25, 2026 06:08 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

We must do the work, Brian England, that is so true for clients sake!

Sep 25, 2026 06:29 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

This business requires showing up regularly, being prepared to work and then completing the job, Kathy Streib. Gardening has the same methodology!

Sep 25, 2026 06:31 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Wanda, as a fellow gardener, I love this comparison—neither a garden nor a real estate business thrives when we only show up at harvest time! The small, steady acts of care are what make the results so rewarding. 

Sep 25, 2026 11:01 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Staying with it matters, especially when people depend on us to help get to the end, Brian England. I'm good with that!

Sep 28, 2026 05:58 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

It seems less like work and much more enjoyable when embracing the industry and the clients we serve, Kathy Streib. That's me!

Sep 28, 2026 05:59 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

So true, Debe Maxwell, CRS. I see a lot of people trying to take the easy way around gardening and some in business as well, putting in the required work makes a huge difference!

Sep 28, 2026 06:01 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Caring brings so many good things to us, George Souto. Being consistent does as well!

Sep 28, 2026 06:12 PM
Steven Hoeke
House Buyers Texas - League City, TX
Breaking Down Fast-Sale Options for Texas Sellers
Step away for a few days and overgrowth and leaks stop being small. That is literally how a vacant house becomes a code case. Walking the property often is unglamorous advice and it is the single cheapest thing an owner can do.
Oct 03, 2026 04:06 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Being mindful up front matters greatly, Steven Hoeke. Unfortunately, people take shortcuts that prove to be detrimental!

Oct 03, 2026 10:08 AM