There are six thousand three hundred seventy-five real estate agents on Oahu. Why did I want to be a number in that pool?
Everyone I spoke to, except my dad, said not to be a real estate agent. It’s too competitive.
Most agents believe it’s easy initially but then give up, realizing it’s not.
Reason 1: Everything worthwhile in my life has come with a struggle.
Surfing was a struggle, but it was fun. I still love it, albeit I have no time for it anymore. Surfing is physically taxing on the back, skin, and eyes. The crowd, jockeying for position, pushing your way onto the best wave you can amongst other surfing vultures, is mental. Getting one decent wave during a session is worth it.
I consider making the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the Navy (E7) and completing twenty years to retire as my proudest accomplishment. It was a struggle but well worth it.
Reason 2: To stand out amongst the many is the goal that we all have, and that is, again, the struggle and reason to stay within the fight.
Being a realtor isn’t exactly the most prestigious title, and you can refer to the first sentence of this write-up to determine how many we are on the island of Oahu.
Educating myself and becoming the go-to one-stop shop for residential real estate is a daily effort and will never stop.
The journey is the destination.
Reason 3: To become a better human being.
This business is about relationships, not about climbing over each other.
Getting out and meeting people, selling without selling, and learning to listen and understand without talking over someone are all worth learning.
Service is about knowing what our customers want and delivering it to them joyfully.
I have met people who became customers I now consider as close as family members.
The industry is changing, but we’ll learn the applications to streamline processes and service you and your family.
Thanks for reading.