I took an online CE required course yesterday for Risk Management and just couldn't shake what the intro to the lesson was saying... It really made me ponder people and their motives. I, for the life of me, just can't imagine bringing harm to others to benefit myself. Yet, I do see it in our industry today- Unfortunately. Both unfortunately for the people buying and selling in an area, and unfortunately for the reputation it can seem to give all of us by a crooked few.
I wanted to paste my selection from the intro below and get you guys to comment your thoughts.
"To understand "risk management," we must first understand our business or, more specifically, our job. As licensed brokers and salespersons, we are to sell or lease real estate - residential or commercial - and make a living in do
ing so. Brokers manage a sales force to make a profit, and salespeople move real estate for income. We must all understand our primary goal - to generate income and make a living by listing, selling, or leasing real estate.
However, the desire to generate income causes some of us to forget our other primary goal - the representation and care of the real estate consumer. Sometimes our desire to earn money entices us to ignore certain rules and principles as we choose to place our own interests ahead of our client's.
Other times it is our ignorance or inability to remember these rules and principles that gets us in trouble with the real estate consumer and real estate regulatory powers. Real estate is a complicated business; we are sometimes overwhelmed by all that we are required to remember. Never forget that ignorance or forgetfulness is not an excuse nor a defense."
I see why Risk Management is a required course more now than before. It is a good refresher for us to remember why we are selling real estate, both financially and morally.
I know that it's Wordless Wednesday but I can't not tell you a little more about it. Oh, how I wish I didn't have the time stamp on this photo. Yet it still captures the beauty of one of our local treasures right here in the South. Only 178 steps to the top! Adorable little museum at the bottom and a gift shop with great treasures.
Check out more information at www.tybeelighthouse.org. It is one place you definitely want to visit if ever in Savannah, GA.
Just a reminder to all of you from the previous classes that we have a free preview tomorrow night at First United Methodist Church of Pell City in the Garner Room for a new class starting 8-26-10. Please let all of your friends know about the free preview and for those of you who did not complete the last class and get a certificate then this would be a good opportunity for you to go through again and of course it is free for you.
The course is the same and the price has not changed for new attendees; it is still a bargain at $99.00 per couple for life!!! Again let all of your friends and family know about the new class; maybe you will be the one to help someone else achieve Financial Peace.
THIS SATURDAY, in the beautiful little town of Ragland, AL from 9am-9pm is the 1st Annual Summer City Sizzle!!!!!
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
FUN IN THE SUN FOR EVERYONE!!!
Car and Motorcycle Cruise In
Co-Ed Softball Games
Cool off at the new Ragland SPLASH PAD!!!, Karoke Contest, LIVE MUSIC!!, Fun Run, Farmer's Market, Tennis Matches, Arts & Crafts, and so much more!
You will be able to browse mulitple VENDOR booths and purchase goods. Food & Drink Booths will be there too!
Come out for a day of fun for the ENTIRE family!
418 Martin Street South Pell City, AL 35128
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