According to Wikipedia, the definition of a Realtor® is "a person who acts as an intermediary between sellers and buyers of real estate/ real property and attempts to help find sellers who wish to sell and buyers who with to buy." This definition seems so stress free and appealing; seeing as though I have been licensed for a short period of time (6months now), I am seeing that this definition is pretty accurate. Everything is going PHENOMENAL, clients couldn't be more cooperative, and deals couldn't be running any smoother if I wanted them to be. All right, Randall lets not get too carried away, if only my time being licensed was as awesome as what I was painting just now.
My time is RE thus far hasn't been a bad experience; it has actually been quite enjoyable. I've learned a lot about me, relationships, and how this industry can throw you around if you're not paying attention, and making sure things are getting done.
Being the independent West Texas guy that I am, I have realized that I can't do it all on my own. It's all right to ask questions, it's all right to let someone help you if you need the help. I have had to remind my self that the people I choose to surround myself on a daily basis with, and seeing as I am the youngest in the group, (not mentioning any numbers) that ALL have been where I am at this current point in my RE career. It's all right for me to accept their advice, to listen when they say, "Hey kid--it's all right to not be as busy, as you're learning, and it's good to learn the right way, rather than be crazy busy and not doing things correct." (Practice makes perfect, right?)
I have seen relationships come and go in the months that I have been in RE. Some I am glad to not be dealing with, others I can't imagine not having in my life. Business relationships, and personal relationships are for sure not always suppose to be blended. If they do in fact blend I've learned that it's highly important to make sure the other person understands that when it's business it's strictly business. You can't allow people to not take care of you in business, simply because the relationship started out on a personal level. I find it amazing when two are alike to distinguish the two differences. It's the best of both worlds. To be completely honest at the end of the day if I'm going to be successful, as that's the only option I've given myself; I can't afford to be working with people because our time together began before I was licensed. I've got to have only the best supporting me, knowing that they have my clients and me taken care of. The incredible relationship I have established in this short year and a half that I've been in San Antonio; I have to say I've learned something and have been able to apply the lessons learned to my life. (Yes--even the bad ones) To all of those people out there who help me and push me to my limits each day, A HUGE THANK YOU! You all know who you are.
Lastly, one of the biggest things I have begun to learn while being in this industry is it's all right to say NO! It's absolutely impossible to build this business, if I am constantly opening the door to helping others when in reality I don't always have time or the energy to help with what needs to be done. I have to constantly remind myself that I have to make time for me, if I am going to be somewhat normal, and others not think I'm crazy! (I'm not at all, okay maybe just a little) I have to say no, and continue striving to be the best, so that I can take care of the sellers, and buyers that are coming in and out of my life.
I encourage you all to leave any suggestions/ feedback/ or comments any of you may have for this new youngster in RE.
Till the next post--
Randall Zamora
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