Don’t give up, I know you can see..

...Can’t lay down and wait for a miracle to change things
So lift up your eyes, lift up your heart
Singing, mercy will we overcome this
Oh, one by one, could we turn it around
Maybe carry on just a little bit longer...

I was recently talking with a childhood friend, who also happens to be a realtor. She was giving me advice on how to get started and ways to be successful. You see becoming a real estate agent is easy, but becoming successful...well it's not simply a matter of passing a test and boom you start making big dollars. Nope... passing the test only unlocks the door, the next phase is learning how to be a successful business, your own business and your own brand. You may work at a brokerage, that gives you access to necessary tools, but it's on you to make something with those tools. And starting out, you don't know anyone, and no one knows you. 

My friend, she told me, "...When you feel like giving up- that's when you need to keep going... it will get better..." Which actually made me smirk a bit in my head, because Kace has a piece of wall art she made that says, "When your going through hell, keep going!" It just never dawned on me how apt that was to my current path.

This thought runs through my head every day, because everyday I question myself and what I'm doing. Everyday I wonder if I'm doing enough, or exploring enough venues to promote ME. I like to think sometimes yes, and often times no, perhaps not. Yikes! this may make me sound weak to any potential clients out there reading this! Beware the new guy he doubts what he's doing!! I'm just an honest guy who owns up to to his insecurities, yes I have them, and don't mind putting them out there for the world to see. Truth is, I think it's kind of human nature, and I doubt I'm the first one in real estate or any other small or large business to doubt what they're doing.

Those closest know that being new can take it's toll on you, but it's that security blanket of support you get from people that believe in you. When you are down, having a bad day, nothing seems like it's going your way; it's the close ones that come out and pick you up, like a coach at the end of the 4th quarter, and give you the strength to keep going. That's what life's all about right? Not just getting through it, but getting through it with others. Otherwise what's the point of the wins? If no one is there to celebrate them with? I'm happy to say I have support, and that keeps me going!

Now if you will excuse the somber tone of tonight's rambling, I will end with a quip from a recent experience I had that may amuse! 

Recently I was taking a client to see some homes that may be of interest in his search. We arrived at one listing and as I was reaching to unlock the lock box, the front door swung open, and the homeowner was there! Cordially we were invited in, and the homeowner proceeded to sit back down on his couch... and watch as we (strangers) perused through his house! I don't know if you are familiar with the home selling and buying experience, and maybe it's just me, but the whole time we were exploring the house, my client and I were wondering "WHY IS THIS GUY WATCHING US?!" How awkward! So I don't have a LOT of experience, but I have a little experience with showings, and during showings potential buyers walk through a house and are BRUTALLY honest about what they are finding. You can't comment that the dolls in the guest room are creepy as hell, when the owner is fifteen feet away! As you're walking out, the last thing you want to hear is "So you want to buy it? What do you think?" Gee no pressure there! I'm surely not an expert, but I'm pretty sure the way to get your home sold is NOT to put a potential buyer on the spot like that! What I can say- QUICKEST. SHOWING. EVER.

Thanks for reading!