So many people are out shopping and handling their children who are out of school now, that very few people are out looking at real estate. This time of year brings a two-fold issue for a REALTOR. While it's a welcome reprieve from the busy day-to-day that being a real estate agent is normally, it's also a bit disconcerting to have all my prospective business "on hold."
I know I should be out shopping, visting with friends and family, and enjoying the down time. But the truth is, I enjoy helping people with real estate. And I'm addicted to the non-stop, constantly evolving, changing day of a REALTOR. So, I'm really not sure to do with all this spare time.
In fact, I think most real estate agents are action junkies. We need that busy day. We need all the fires to put out. We thrive on the success of solving problems and helping our clients "win" as each goal is met on a daily basis. The stress is not only a motivator, but is also the "juice" that is as important as the air we breathe. Of course, we like the easy deals. The clients who are paying cash, want to close in a week, offer the seller full price, and don't ask for any repairs. But if they were all easy, no one would need a REALTOR!
Those easy deals are really only a once-a-year transaction. You see, the very thing that REALTORS thrive on are the very things that consumers need from us. We are the buffer between them and the other side of the transaction. Half of what we do, is providing the buyer or seller with all the things they need and expect from us. The other half of what we do is handling all the things that neither the buyer nor the seller ever knew would "pop" up! We come prepared for the unexpected.
So, I'll take this down time, to regenerate. I'm ready for 2009. I'm ready to help as many people as I can in 2009. I'll be recharged, refocused, and rearmed with everything that my client needs (whether they know what they need or not).
I'm ready! Come on 2009... bring it on!
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