5 Ways that Real Estate Agents Are Like Athletes
August 24th, 2008 categories: Buyers, Sellers
For those of you sorry to see the Olympics come to an end, I thought it would be fun to keep the event alive a little longer with this post. Michael Phelps and other Olympians are the ultimate physical athletes, the cream of the crop. While we Realtors will never be on par with Olympians in the world of athletics, there are a few things that these two groups have in common.
1. We Are Skilled - Athletes are talented individuals. Although most of us possess the basic skills from which athletes build upon, athletes further develop these physical skills in order to excel in competition. Basic athletic skills like balance, speed, and strength are enhanced to achieve new levels of performance. Like athletes, Realtors build upon basic skills – time management, problem solving, customer service, and communication. We then develop more specialized skills to excel in our field.
2. We Are Hard Workers - Little league players don’t become World Series Champions overnight; it takes a lot of practice and hard work. Likewise, you can’t learn the ins and outs of buying or selling a home with the push of a button or a ten-second internet search. Both fields of expertise require a strong determination, and a lot of sweat doesn’t hurt.
3. We Are Focused - Top-notch athletes set their sights on a particular goal or achievement whether it’s winning a game, breaking a record, or beating a personal best. Realters also focus on goals related to home buying and selling.
4. We Are Motivated - Getting to such a high level of performance requires a strong sense of motivation from athletes. And Realtors who get discouraged easily don’t last very long. Athletes and Realtors don’t give up!
5. We Have Fun - Yes, it may be hard work but would any athlete play the game if it wasn’t any fun? Realtors have fun, too! If we didn’t enjoy it, it wouldn’t be worth it.
If you’re getting ready to buy or sell a home, give us a call and we’ll help you bring home the gold!
