Until we work on our own image...promote our own professionalism, police those who have practiced less than ethically....we get what we deserve....a letter to the editor perhaps ? Great Blog courtesey of Laura Giannotta....your source for all things real estate on the Jersey Shore.
ActiveRain members have a lot to say about how we, as REALTORS®, can better our image with the public and be recognized as professionals. Well, we might be fighting an uphill battle!
In one of my local daily newspapers, a headline in the weekly real estate section caught my eye. "Are you ready to become your own boss through real estate?"
I had no problem with most of the article...statements like "Real estate can be an exciting profession..." or "Helping others achieve the dream of homeownership is not only emotionally fulfilling..." Yada, yada, yada!
What really bothered me were the statements about being a REALTOR® New Jersey "...it only take a few weeks and several hundred dollars to get started in real estate."
OK, that can be true, and it might be an "attractive option for the unemployed or individuals who can't afford an expensive two or four year education."
But for this broker to state, "Perhaps the greatest benefit a career in real estate provides is flexibility." Not so bad you say?
This broker goes on this say, "The flexibility also makes real estate a great choice for those who have another career or are pursuing other interests, but would like to supplement their income." HUH?
What other industry advertises employment opportunities by saying, "Our industry is a great choice for you while you continue your current job, and pursue your other interests?"
Until our brokers and fellow agents begin treating real estate as a profession, we're fighting an uphill battle!..
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Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore
REALTOR-Associate®
e-PRO®, ABR®
609-384-6121
Laura@JerseyShoreViews.com
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It is clear to the most prudent consumer that a "part timer" in any profession will achieve mediocre results at best compared to that of a full time professional.
Thanks for the reblog. I enjoyed the post. It is true you don not need much money to get into real estate but people do not realize the expenses we have once we get our license.
You would think William that would be true...but ohhhh those personal relationships....get in the way of sound decision making on occasion..EXCELLENT point Gita...it is one thing to get a license...another to keep up a practice !
Thanks for sharing --- Getting the license is the easy part!
Thanks for the reblog!
You bet Norma....crack a book...get a license...
Hey Laura...most welcome...now get that KW office to write letters to the editor...ahhhh the power of the pen !
Tiome is the only thing we have in common, how we use it, and what we do with it makes the difference, do one thing and do it good is a great motto to live by. Thank-You for the blog, I enjoyed the reading.
Eric Ristey
wilandandhome.com
Right you are Eric...we all make choices...the choices that fit who we are and who we will become.