Why Did I Pursue A Career In Real Estate?

Why did I pursued a career in Real Estate? I purchased two homes, over a three year period.  During both purchases I told the agents what I was looking for, yet I was taken to homes that did not fit my parameters in any way.  I also felt that throughout both transactions no one took the time to explain the process to me or even return my calls in a prompt manner!  I knew at that moment that there was a need in the Real Estate profession which was not being met.

I knew that if I just took the time to listened to my clients, care about their concerns and responded to them when they needed my help, I would be successful.   When I bought my homes, I could not get my agent to call me back when I had a concern or a question, and if I did get a call it was from an assistant that had to relay all my questions to the agent.

There are a lot of wonderful people in my profession.  I have met many new friends in this business.  However, the one aspect of this profession that I do not find enjoyable are the Real Estate seminars that are held in our profession.  I can tell you that they all focus on one main topic.  Make more money, give less service and last but not least don't bond with your client.  This business is a numbers game and they teach you to list a home and put it on the market or sell a home and get it in escrow, then turn it over to an assistant and then go out and get that next listing or sale.   Enough Said!

If our business is a numbers game, I can proudly say that my numbers based on satisfied clients and new friends.

Real Estate Principals

I took Real Estate principals at College Of The Canyons.  The class was taught by Allen Shute.  Allen Has since retired from teaching.  I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to learn this profession from a man I believe had great pride in our profession, and a little sadness whenever he read or heard about improprieties in our business.  It was not uncommon for Allen to start a class by telling us about an article he had read regarding some misconduct in our business.  He was trying to show us that we had to have integrity to be successful in this business.   If we wanted to make Real Estate our long term career, we had to protect our clients interests and earn their respect.  Thank you Allen.

Real Estate Law

I took Real Estate Law with at College Of The Canyons, also with Allen Shute.   This was a class in which we were given the opportunity to discuss real life cases regarding Real Estate transactions that had problems.  One such case was the Easton decision, which lead to the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement that we use today.  This class gave us the opportunity to learn how to protect our clients interest and limit their liability.

Real Estate Appraisal

I took Real Estate Appraisal at College Of The Canyons from Steven Hobbs.  Again I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to learn an aspect of my profession from an experienced appraiser.  Steve has been a local appraiser for many years and is respected in the industry.  I feel very confident in my ability to do a complete market analysis on a home and give my clients the best value they can find.  Thank you Steve.

Real Estate Finance

I took Real Estate finance at College Of The Canyons with Audrey Klapper.  Audrey was the REO representative for Home Savings Of America for several years.  She gave us an insight to how the major institutions operated and the different advantages to the many finance programs they had.  I have had the opportunity to work with Audrey on a few transactions in our business and I am grateful for that. Thank you Audrey.

I know that each of these teachers that I had the opportunity to attend class with would tell you that I held very high standards for myself and my grade.  I can tell you that I still hold very high standards of myself for how I conduct my business.   You are the most important aspect of my business!