Jean Joh

A Difficult Day
August 19, 2009 · · 9 Comments

Hi Jean,
Just wanted to say Hi, and acknowledge that which I am sure was your most difficult day in real estate.  Sometimes it is easier when we know we made a mistake than when people hurt us, and damage our confidence for no reason.  Guess one could say that it won’t be the last time, and while that may true, it is a bit like kicking someone when they are down. One way to measure potential for future success, is to gauge the ability to jump back up and move forward.  I promise you the rewards will far out weigh the disappointments.  You have all the tools, personality and skills necessary to be successful, but no one really knows about the reactions to disappointment until faced with it.  If my 39 years experience counts for anything, my money would be bet on YOU.  See you tomorrow, and thank you for the opportunity to work with such a special person,

Michael

Such is the email I received from one of our brokers, Michael Monozon, on a day early in my real estate career when a transaction fell apart for the first time and I was feeling down.  The email had the subject heading “Difficult Day”, and the email itself just captured so much of what Michael was to me and countless other agents.  He was always cheering us on, encouraging us to persevere, and reminding us to value ourselves and what we had to offer our clients.      Read more

Kathy Wall

Environmental Issues When Buying A Home
June 29, 2009 · · 4 Comments

I recently had to renew my real estate license for another 4 years and, as part of that process, had to take 45 hours of continuing education.    I’ve been selling real estate for 16 years and, after all of that time, you start to think you know it all.    Clearly, I was wrong, because I learned a lot from taking these courses.    

The course that covers environmental issues in  homes was of particular interest.   I thought that some of the things I learned might be of help to my readers, so my next few articles will cover some of the environmental issues people need to be aware of.   Today, I’ll talk a little about asbestos. Read more