Motivation

I read a great post on Steve Harney's blog about why we purchase certain homes. I hear so often from sellers "but I'm not going to make any profit." Fundamentally, though, do we choose a certain home because of its profit potential? Investors do, of course, when they are purchasing rental properties, but most of us choose a certain home for other reasons. Perhaps it is in the school district we desire for our children, or it has a unique layout that makes it possible for an in-law to visit frequently. Regardless, there are often factors at play that are more important than dollars and cents, and these are often motivating factors to which we can't assign a value. As your Realtor I am going to educate you about neighborhood values, but you have to decide if that is what really matters to you.

Why Being a Mom Makes Me a Better Realtor

As I sit here watching my daughter blissfully nap in her swing and await the arrival of my husband and son home from a long day, I can't help but think about how being a mom has changed me. I knew it would change how I planned my daily life and how I spent my money, but I didn't realize that it would change the fundamental ways in which I look at everything, even my job. I have always worked with clients with concerns regarding neighborhoods, schools, etc. Those two things, among others, are important factors for home buyers with children. I have always understood that. I used to get that a certain school was important, or a neighborhood pool, for example, but now I GET IT. The welfare of your children colors every decision you make, from deciding where to eat supper to where to buy a home. We no longer come first, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Being a mom has made me more compassionate, empathetic, and patient (life was simpler when I didn't care so much!), and hopefully my clients will see that I really do GET IT now.