The following was written by Carolyn Fish in 2007 when the housing bubble was just about to burst. It was addressed to all real estate agents and still rings true today.
"There'll forever be a deal, or a lead to chase before someone gets it, or some other revenue-making or market share technique to master before someone else does. The names may be different but the competition remains the same. With technology, laws and rules have changed, there are still a lot of things about our profession that remain-- some good and some not so good. However, our family, friends, and even our health will NOT last forever. In the past few months, two REALTORS I have known for some time have passed away. Remembering back to the years when I first met them, I remember how they loved their profession, and always had the time to extend a friendly conversation. The kind of people you would always enjoy seeing. Thinking about them I was reminded that in this competitive harsh profession in which many strive to be the best, by measurement of numbers and dollars, that the ones we'll remember and miss the most are those that strive to be their best by the measurement of kindness and the positive manner in which they interact with others. These are the ones that will be remembered as the shining examples of the true spirit of our profession. These people quietly blend into the background behind the noise, clap and thunder of the competitive world of real estate champions. They may or may not be high achievers and if they are, they are usually humble and appreciative. They are quick to acknowledge their own faults and reluctant to fault others. They worry more about taking good care of their own business than how to capture someone else's. They take responsibility and are eager to help resolve issues. They are the ones we all enjoy working with. The ones that remind us, by example, when they are with us, as much as when they are gone, what being a real estate champion truly is. As we get ready for another busy year ahead, maybe we should reflect back and ask ourselves; how do we want to be remembered."
"There'll forever be a deal, or a lead to chase before someone gets it, or some other revenue-making or market share technique to master before someone else does. The names may be different but the competition remains the same. With technology, laws and rules have changed, there are still a lot of things about our profession that remain-- some good and some not so good. However, our family, friends, and even our health will NOT last forever. In the past few months, two REALTORS I have known for some time have passed away. Remembering back to the years when I first met them, I remember how they loved their profession, and always had the time to extend a friendly conversation. The kind of people you would always enjoy seeing. Thinking about them I was reminded that in this competitive harsh profession in which many strive to be the best, by measurement of numbers and dollars, that the ones we'll remember and miss the most are those that strive to be their best by the measurement of kindness and the positive manner in which they interact with others. These are the ones that will be remembered as the shining examples of the true spirit of our profession. These people quietly blend into the background behind the noise, clap and thunder of the competitive world of real estate champions. They may or may not be high achievers and if they are, they are usually humble and appreciative. They are quick to acknowledge their own faults and reluctant to fault others. They worry more about taking good care of their own business than how to capture someone else's. They take responsibility and are eager to help resolve issues. They are the ones we all enjoy working with. The ones that remind us, by example, when they are with us, as much as when they are gone, what being a real estate champion truly is. As we get ready for another busy year ahead, maybe we should reflect back and ask ourselves; how do we want to be remembered."
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