My family, my dogs, my cat, helping out others, finances.

We are sales people but we have different styles.  I am not a high pressure salesman, I too am a match maker.

my family, helping others, money, passion, fear of failure...fear of failure isn't necessarily a good thing but it does motivate.

Courtney, it's great to run into you here, as well as in the LuxuryRealEstate.com "Luxury Lounge" website!

Funny, but as I get older, I find myself more motivated by experiences than by tangible things.  I'm assuming of course that the obvious "needs vs. wants" priority automatically includes family, health and financial comfort.  From my perspective, I'd rather pursue experiences than acquire "things".

Some of this is related to career.  I had a very satisfying and rewarding former career as a symphony musician. conductor and college instructor.  That career took me all over the world and provided me with opportunities that many people I know will never experience.  Those experieces allow me to bring an entirely different dimension and a broader perspective to my work in real estate.  

Great post Courtney! 

It really helped put things in perspective for me and solidify my own thoughts.  Making a sale is not at the top of mine or my husband's list of motivational factors.  I have often wondered if that would hold us back in becoming "successful" Realtors but now I think that is the essence of what MAKES a truly successful Realtor!

Peolpe and our relationships with them matter more than making a sale and in time this will bring more of the type of clients that we enjoy working with!

Rose Chavez

P.S. my top 5 are: God, Family, People/Developing Relationships, Giving (knowledge, resources, help), Enjoying what I do.  

Hi Courtney, great post. For me these last few months have been "back to the basics" and I find I'm working more efficient, with lower cost and have been fortunate enough to stay busy.  However I definitely have been spending more time with my family going for walks and playing at the park.  Friends and I get together for "vacation" lunches where we get away for an hour and laugh and have fun with good food!  You need to not only look at your 5 but make them your daily priority, the rest will come. The day is what you make of it...

Great post, I work in a resort town, too, and have the pleasure of meeting wonderful people from all over the world. Many of them become personal friends...in fact, I had a surprise birthday party this weekend and saw four sets of customers around the table! I enjoy the match-making aspect of real estate in a vacation town. After a snowy weekend, your resort town looks REALLY great to me...

Thanks Courtney,

I work by referral and belong to the Buffini & Co. Coaching program. My entire business has been based on developing relationships that lead to referrals. It certainly makes the Real Estate business very enjoyable and rewarding.   It is important to connect with your clients and to meet their needs. You are so right about buying and selling - this may not be their top priority but it may help them meet one of their needs. 

It is always a pleasure to meet other Realtors who enjoy serving their clients! 

Top five items

God/Jesus

Family, husband children

Work,

Friends

Relaxation which intails all of the above.

I review my priorities every month, quarter and year. They read like your list. http://activerain.com/blogsview/3686794/spring-change-for-my-business-and-relationships I must add that I don't consider the items on these lists my "motivation". I suppose my motivation is something like yours: I live to learn and experience life, as widely and fully as possible.