This business consumes our days, evenings, weekends and yes, even holidays. But there is an ancient saying that goes "to those who have been given much - much is expected." We certainly feel that we have been given much. Much ability, much encouragement, much resource, much blessing, much talent, much, much, much....
Selling real estate was a career choice but the way we do business is a deeply philosophical choice. Thankfully, someone told us very early on that the real way to grow a real estate business for the long-term, was to be committed to the relationships along the way.
It is only in building relationships with clients that it becomes important to give advice that will serve them well while allowing you to sleep at night. The business will always come as a result. It is in that process that the real reasons of why people buy and sell homes becomes important. The trials and triumphs of the average American family is what we are faced with everyday.
Being part of helping people get to the next phase of life with a smile on their face, is our privilege. But as it goes... there is always something to be learned from the guy who has already gone down the path before you. The real names in these stories have been changed but the facts remain true.
In 1995 we sold our 1st home for less than 80K - fast forward to 2009 when we sold 130 units. We learned our vocation was to help people transition through life by helping them buy and sell homes. We've discovered that this business is ALWAYS about the new job, new baby, death in the family, pending divorce, aging parents, etc and never about the house. This blog is a simple observation of WHY people buy and sell homes----- REALLY. I hope you will find it as interesting as we do.