Anyone that knows me at all, knows that I am a huge sports fan. Okay ... I'll admit it, sports nut! Whether it's basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, badminton, or football ... you name it ... I've played it or am interested in watching it. Heck, I've even gotten into bull riding lately. (Blame my wife for that one!)
One of the aspects I like best about sports, is the teamwork that is involved in it. Even sports typically noted for individual competition, such as bull riding and golf, host big events that are team-related. And, there is definitely no doubt that, even in these sports where head-to-head competition usually reigns, there is a shared team effort and mentality during these events. Whether it's the Professional Bull Riding World Finals, Ryder Cup, or other such event, fist-bumps, screams, and h
igh-fives are enthusiastically shared and passed around.
It struck me a short while ago, that perhaps this is why I like my profession so much. There is a true and real sense of teamwork when everything's clicking right and we're on track for a successful closing. Each member of the buyer's home buying team is passing the ball or working one way or another to the "team's" benefit. Whether it's the realtor, attorney, underwriter, buyer and seller, home stager, home inspector, or myself, the "team" is experiencing success because everyone is moving in tandem, cooperating, and working with one another towards a common goal.
Everyone on this real estate dream team must be hard-working, quick, tireless, patient,
determined, and possess the correct working equipment to finish the "game" on the winning end ... that meaning, of course, a successfully closed loan and satisfied new home owner. If any of these important elements is missing from the overall team strategy, the whole team suffers defeat ... never getting to the goal line, never rounding all the bases, never making the 8 second buzzer. A team must then start a new game or a new team must be assembled.
Right now, the opponents to our home team are applying a wicked new offense. It's been hard to get a real read on this offense, because in any given competition ... while the game clock is ticking away ... these opponents sometimes change the rules of the game. Almost impossible to devise a defensive plan for ... and harder to execute. Once in a while, this opponent even blind-sides you. I am one team member that thinks a time out needs to be called soon.
To protect the integrity of our league, insure a fair and level playing field for every team and every team member
, (and to insure that a game can be won), the league and its commissioners need to re-huddle and come up with new governing rules and a brand new game plan! It needs to re-assess the overall league situation, check-out and improve the condition of the playing fields, make new safety equipment mandatory, and write a new and improved set of governing rules governing the play. They need to listen to those that play the game on a professional level and love and care about the game itself. When that is accomplished, you'll see more quality games being successfully played again.
No matter the team, no matter the sport ... the teamwork is key to the ultimate success achieved. On a real estate "team", success means successful buyers experiencing successfully closed homes. When they win ... they get to go home and place their trophies on their new home's mantels. Yea Team!
Gene Mundt, Sr. Vice President
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I believe in the team concept and am working on creating my own. I don't agree that we need to create my rules.
What kind of rules can you be suggesting?
Virginia:
Thank you for writing me. I'm sorry if I didn't make my meaning clear regarding new rules and etc. I was trying to imply that the administration, congress, our governing bodies within the real estate industry itself, need to quickly address some of the problems that now exist. Real issues remain to be resolved and corrected in order for our real estate industry to be healthy again. Too many homeowners and potential buyers are facing obstacles and problems when wanting and needing to modify or secure a loan for a home purchase. Reason and common sense have taken a vacation.
I do think that we professionals within the industry, through our experience and expertise, can offer some intelligent, valuable, and realistic input to address these issues ... and that we should be given the opportunity to be heard, offer that input, and contribute to the changes enacted.
I hope this explanation clarifies things a bit. If you still have questions, please write again. I am sorry if I caused any confusion.
Gene Mundt
Gene ~ You're right to use the "team" analogy when discussing real estate transactions. Every member of the team needs to step up to the plate and hit a home run, so to speak, in order for the sale or purchase to be successful. In today's changing climate it can be challenging, to say the least. For my part, as a professional stager I make sure that my clients' homes look their very best for potential buyers -- and I never, ever agree to cover something up that might possibly be considered a flaw.
Maureen! Great to hear from you again ...
I truly respect your stance on the cover-up issue. I would hope that you don't run across that very often tho.
Hopefully some of the craziness we are experiencing right now is an over-reaction to the housing crisis and financial/economy problems. I'm hoping that when it calms down some, we'll regain some of our common sense and practical approaches to buying and selling a home. You, I, and many others will enjoy the whole process more (once again) when that occurs.
Hope the Portland area is treating you well!
Gene
Working together makes this job easier. I have done a lot of deals with a lot of great agents.
Terri: Good to hear from you again! Thanks for taking the time to write. You are so right ... it makes the job easier and much more enjoyable when everyone is making the effort and moving in the same direction.
Continued good luck in Northern Colorado!
Gene
I used to enjoy taking my kids shool shopping, now I am taking my grandson who is 5, It is hard to believe.