Regardless of the MLS, paperwork, tax issues and licensing, we all bring the personal element to the industry in our individual style. Humanity makes us more alike than different – I’m not sure there is a need to converge.

so bad. so good. and so right on the holiday but here’s the teaser. Who has more holidays?

and again thank you

@ Jennifer – Shall I cast your ballot in the Borg box?

Yes, please do.

Benn: that should read – nuance of our individuality

@ Ginger: “I provide excellent customer service” – Exactly!

Dare I admit that I’m just as guilty. We often say thing these things without reflection. But, what does that statement mean? I often wonder.

To Benn’s point: Individually as a realtor what recognizable trait sets you apart from me. What makes a client think, act and say “unless Ginger is my Realtor I’m going into the corner and I’m going to pout. Without her I’m not buying or selling. So there!”
With respect as this is not meant to single you out – what really, really, really makes you special and sets you apart from the rest of the Borg.

@ Jennifer – Shall I cast your ballot in the Borg box?

@Rocky – We have reached an affordability issue in many parts of Canada. Provincially we have seen a drop in sales volume in the 30% range. Locally it’s over 40%. Ironically, the prices are up 4%. Go figure. Example: 33′ X 122′ lots in my neighborhood run at $1million. There is little chance that young families can buy in. My guess is the fat lady is tuning up.

@ Benn – I think your question is one worthy of discussion. I suspect it results from a lot of old school training. The tasks we perform as realtors are fairly straightforward. It’s the nuance of our individually that sets the performance apart.

@ Benjamin – thanks for the local update on the Waterloo region. topic for you: Do Blackberries make a difference in your real estate

@Bill – your comment reflects what Benn is referring to. From my perspective I think you might have the “same and different” positions reversed. I recognise from the outset that the “paper and rules” will be different. There is another post just for that which we could work on. What I am seeking is your perspective of why we in real estate are precluded from being the same. My warped mind looks to a more powerful force that I think is in front of us each day.

@ Glenn – your points are valid and thanks for adding them. I concur that there is a miriad of colors that differentiate individual processes (with attached costs) we perform. While they may seem to have been ignored my broom simply accepted those in the broad stroke.