It has been 1 month since Episode #1 of Real Estate in Black & White. That episode generated some discussion. I took all of the comments and suggestions and let them ruminate for a while. Now, I am happy to share with you. . .
Real Estate in Black & White Episode #2– A Lesson in Honesty (or Why I Love my Dad):
Now for the rest of the story. . .
The game footage in the video was taken early in December at a game I worked at Fork Union Military Academy (that explains the attire of the crowd). During the game, Kari was taking footage of me so that I could review the tape after the game for evaluation (another reason I love her). She took the impromptu footage of my parents.
What You Should Know About my Dad
My Dad is a REALTOR, too. He is a property manager here in Charlottesville. So, when I use my Dad as an example of what a REALTOR should be, you can rest assured that he is representing the profession well.
My Dad is a good man. Part of that is because, above all things, my dad is an honest man. For as long as I have known him, I have never known him to tell a half-truth or spin anything. That’s not to say he can’t be diplomatic, but he never does anything at the expense of truth and honesty. This is true in everything he does, be it professional or otherwise, as the video clearly shows.
If you ask my Dad a question, you can rest assured that you are going to get an honest, straightforward answer. Hence the reason why you now know that my Dad believes the best referee is Norm Drucker, whether or not his son is wearing stripes.
You gotta love Dad.
REALTORS Could Learn a lot From My Dad
Honesty is a lesson that REALTORS would do well to learn and practice. This is more true than ever, given all the questions that our clients and the public have about the state and future of the real estate market. We have a duty to our clients to be honest and forthright with our answers, regardless of whether or not the truth is pretty.
Sometimes, I think honesty suffers in our profession because of the desire of REALTORS to please people. Look, nobody wants to hear bad news. Sometimes, however, bad news is exactly what people need to hear when it is the honest truth. As REALTORS, we have a duty to our clients and the public to be open and honest. Being honest on the individual, personal, level will do more to enhance the public perception of our profession than any PR campaign could hope to achieve.
Honestly, REALTORS should be more like my Dad.
