I was recently in attendance at a National Association of REALTORS course, entitled "Surround Sound". What a great training course on interacting with media outlets. I would suggest that all REALTORS in leadership roles find their way to take this training.
During this training, there was one analogy I loved. I understand this statement came from a broker in the mid west, and I think it sums up some of the issues we face in our industry.
"It takes a pretty sorry dog that won't wag his own tail".
You're probably like me right now, just what does this mean???
We REALTORS should be proud to be a member of our great Association, and we should show our pride. We also should work together for our common interest. This same analogy holds true for the companies we are affiliated with. We should and MUST be proud of the banner we stand in front of!
How many REALTORS do you know who do not show these prides? How many do you see where they make their company names and/or logos to be as small as the law will allow in their advertising? Do you know a REALTOR who thinks their success is all about themselves? Funny thing, these same people will blame everyone else for their failures.
Are YOU one of them?
Another great individual in our industry also sums it up this way.......
"A single log makes a horrible campfire" - Dave Liniger
Let's work together, and be PROUD of who and where we are. We need now more than ever, for us all to unite our voices and be heard by everyone in our nation. Our industry is on a great track for recovery. We have some issues, and together, we can overcome them.
WAG YOUR TAIL!
My name is Chuck Cornwell - I am a proud member of the National Association of REALTORS now for nearly 25 years. I am also proud to be an Associate with RE/MAX International and an EAGLE with RE/MAX Regency. I abide by not only our REALTOR Code of Ethics, and the laws to which I am bound, but more importantly, to the Golden Rule we all learned in the formative years of our lives. I will tell everyone I can about the great programs and incentive affecting our industry, and I will follow NAR's "Surround Sound" training!
NOW - WHO ARE YOU?????
