Making a Difference

By
Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors Suburban Properties

When I turned 45, I began to wonder if I was making any difference in someones life.  I spoke to many women who all stated that they went through the same thing.  Some had a desire for knowledge and returned to college.  Others wanted to make a change and either changed careers or moved to a new home.  It is a feeling that something is missing.  For me, I want to know that I am doing something to help and make a difference.  While I tried to make myself feel that real estate really will make a difference, I still could not believe that it had anything to do with me.  I was just the middleman.  Then, today, I received a call from the mortgage company that we use and was told that my clients credit was great and he was approved.  I quickly called to tell him and he was so thankful.  His excitement made me feel so wonderful and gave me the motivation to work harder and help those who would normally not be able to receive a mortgage.  I loved that excitement in my clients voice and would love to hear that over and over.  When working 100 hours or more with little action, I need all the encouragement I can find.

Thanks and have a great election day!

Comments (5)

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Kathleen, people who care will make a difference in other people's lives whether they know it or not. Congratulations!

Nov 03, 2008 11:05 AM
Jennifer Lew
DocuSign, Inc. - Seattle, WA

Kathleen, great job!  You deserve more recognition for your hardwork and kind heart.  I understand how things can get discouraging.  I hope you love what you do, because that is what fuels your motivation to keep chugging along when nothing else seems to be helping.

Nov 03, 2008 11:07 AM
Kenneth Bargers
Prudential Woodmont Realty - Nashville, TN

Kathleen - I am sure that referrals from this satisfied client will follow.  Congratulations!

Nov 03, 2008 11:17 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

I love the satisfaction of trying to help someone and real estate helps me to do that!  Good Luck!

Nov 03, 2008 11:53 AM
Emily Lim
Weichert Realtors/Referral Specialist - New City, NY

Kathleen-All the hard work and effort is worth it when you know you can make someone happy... ;)

Good luck to you!

Nov 13, 2008 12:35 PM

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