Commitment to being a Realtor

Recently someone asked me why I had been in the business for over 20 years, and after reflection, I responded that I was "committed" to helping people find homes and was passionate about being a "professional" real estate agent. Professional in the sense that I wanted to do everything with excellence, become the best in my profession, study and educate myself daily to be a better facilitator, and work hard for the credentials to allow me to be able to better serve my community.

Perhaps growing up in an Air Force family and moving around the country set the stage for what would later become my profession. Having moved frequently as a child, I understand the unique challenges for families with children and wanted to help facilitate their moves to new communities. Nothing speaks better than having "walked the walk".

I am committed to being a Realtor and am guided by the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time, year after year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of, the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over skepticism."

Today Realtors face challenges unique to our profession, but after 22 years in the business, I can say that I have been on the roller coaster of real estate that has incredible highs and demoralizing lows and somehow, those of us who have stayed in the business know that tomorrow is a better day and we will be here for our clients due to our "commitment" to the profession. I am honored to be among my fellow Realtors who demonstrate daily their commitment to serve the real estate needs of their clients, with integrity, professionalism and pride.