We are taught in Real Estate classes that once you become licensed you are in the same category as used car salesmen and lawyers. We are seen as wolves looking for poor defenseless sheep (consumers) to take advantage of. What we do and how much we make is always under scrutiny. We are the only profession were everyone thinks they can do the job (but doesn't want to be held accountable). I can't imagine someone sitting in the doctors office telling the doctor that he is wrong and that I know better because I read on WebMD...and my cousin Jon use to deliver to a doctors' office and he told me... It seems silly when you think about it right.

When I decided to get my license I really wanted to help people. There are many more rewards to being in Real Estate other than the paycheck (although that is a great incentive). I enjoy viewing homes, learning about the communities, and studying the market. To be successful at RE we need to be submerged in the industry always knowing what is going on in the market nationally and locally. We are always taking classes, attending seminars and reading books to better serve our clients. And more so, we are surrounded by others who do the same and can help us when we hit an obstacle. I love this!

More than that, I enjoy the moment when I am with a buyer and they discover the one, it is almost like I am buying the home myself. And sitting with them at closing when they receive the keys, it's always emotional for me because I walked this process with them from the beginning. Teaching first timers about all the steps to buying a home, listening and helping them discover what they really want in a house. Calling the seller to let them know we have an offer. Helping a clients move on to the next step in life, whether it is a good transition or bad. Real Estate is 90% Relationships 10% sales.

For those who have had bad experiences with real estate agents, I am sorry. For those who had an agent who cared more about their commission than the clients needs, I apologize. There are some out there, but the majority of us love our jobs, the good and the bad (we get burned too, more times than you may realize). Unfortunately, as with any profession there are those out there that are dishonest and do not have the clients best interest in mind, but the profession as a whole shouldn't go down with those that aren't worth their license.