If you know me or have read my little profile here, you probably know that my answer is a biased, "YES!" Regardless, if you feel inclined, read on dear friends...
I'm a sucker for doing stuff that tends to be controversial in nature. The part of that which intrigues me is that sometimes I go into it without that intention ever being involved.
I write this now when it should of been written then, but again I was reminded in a phone call I received earlier today. I'll preface this with the fact that to me, Respect Means The World. So, if you want to jive....show it. And to avoid being a hypocrite, I'll give it as it is deserved. Respect Means The World!
Ring Freakin Ring... And I answer with..."Hey man, how are you doing?"
Just wonderful, and you?
No immediate complaints.
What's going on? Are you still doing that Broker Stuff?
What do you mean, that Broker Stuff?
You still doing that for coin, I mean, come on, I work for a BANK man. When are you going to get out of that trash?
Trash!!!??? Trash, I didn't say this to my amigo over there in Wonder-Wonder Land, but I'll say it now. Besides, I used explicatives that wouldn't possibly be right if written here.
For those of you, Real Estate Professionals Or Consumers Alike, let me clue you in on a little something....
Unless you have a lot of this to spare, you'll need financing for any Real Estate Venture you may want to enter. I tell you what, go to your local/preferred/popular bank and apply. If they will help you, do me a small favor, go shop at reputable Mortgage Broker just to see. Just to see...
I didn't think at the time that going away from what I was doing and then into this would enter me into yet another industry aloof with confusion, mistrust, & point-blank incompetency. I was naive because I never thought I'd be labeled by the crowd I'm in.
I read somewhere recently that somebody had said we make so much money. Let me tell you something folks, it ain't about that. This industry, this career, this life, has never, ever, been about that. I was trying to 'Sell' mortgages to individuals whose W-2's were far greater. And they were social workers and janitors and teachers and lawyers and bartenders and I hope you GET my drift. It ain't about the money per se. It's about Respect. We should earn it, you should know the difference...
Puma in the wild or puma in a cage...I'll stay free, thank you!
Bob Mitchell
ValueList Real Estate Services, Inc.
Sarah - The Sermon is over:-)
Shaun - That's not altogether shocking.
Bob - Maybe I'm a tad disoriented, I have no clue what that means. Good Puma!
Joe - Well put amigo, well put.
Marlene - I appreciate the kind remarks.
Open Home Mortgage - Thank you and I think Joe put it well as well!
Jason,
This is a area where people just don't really know what we do and how we do it. I myself am tired of all of the B/S and it's because of all of those out there who think they really know how to be a Real Mortgage Broker Great post, because i'm ready to explode with this topic.
I won't say anymore, because I don't want to take away from your post... it's good..
Take care,
Tom Weiss
Hi Jason,
Since I am a Realtor and since I do criticize some loan officers,mortgage broker etc. I only said it because of the unprofessional job they did. These people do not belong in your industry and it has been happening more lately. and it is nothing personal towards anyone here ..if any LO or even a Realtor contributes on their end I am the first to compliment them. We need to work together not separate.
I work with a great local broker..I am still leary of the "out of town" broker. But its not all brokers that make the industry so terrifying...it's just the really bad ones. I have had bad loans with local banks too...it's not all about the title...it's about the delivery...that's where you get the R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman - Gracias! I concur with you, rise above it all!
Matthew - Lol, thanks man.
Hey Tom, if you ever want to "Hijak" my post, feel free.
Bryant - Totally understandable. I've closed a loan in 7 days, somethings it takes me 60 days! Lol, I appreciate the respect, I want a group hug:-)
Neal - You said it all when you said, "We need to work together not separate." I agree completely Neal.
Bob - Find out what it means to me, R-E-S-P-E-C-T....whoops, catchy tune:-0
Well said but I would add this. Some contend that people just don't understand. Maybe not. At least when we see them as the distant group of citizens we never meet. But believe me, the people we are working with know. They have lots of respect, they also get it. We provide a sevice. when we do it well we get rewarded in a number of ways. The appreciation, the earnigs, the self esteem, the referrals, they are all important and well earned. The generalizations are just that and most know they don't apply to their mortgage and real estate brokers.
William
Good points. To get respect in this business, you have to earn it double. Going over and above what is thought possible on every deal.
The saddest part is that all of your hard work and respect earned can be lost in a moment's notice. Then you have to start all over.
I think you're all a bunch of used car salespeople.
William - Some good points!
Valerie - I see you stopped by again, nice to see you are perusing this website. Hope you are learning a lot, see you back at the office soon.
Steven - That's a fact amigo.
Rob - In which case I would need a gold chain rather than a badge, don't ya think:-)?
It's about Respect. We should earn it, you should know the difference...<---
Jason...
My sentiments exactly. It really doesn't matter what we do as long as whatever it is we are doing includes respect.
No. I am not going to talk about the human test for 25 points. Heck I have already gone past my quota for today and I am still not going to talk about the human test for points. Or am I? :)
P.S. I don't have anything more to say on this topic. Your Dad took the words right out of my mouth :)
TLW...ROAR!
TLW - You always have something of quality to add, thanks!
Cyndee - I find this quite often, nothing against Banks & Credit Unions but that (Mortgages) is typically not their forte in this day and age. Great to hear that Leah has done such a good job for you!
Wow, Jason, you AND Jeff write posts about other people thinking mortgage brokers making too much money? Did I miss something that inspired both of you to write similar posts?
Cyndee - LOL, you and me both.
Janet - Me & Jeff. I'm confused, Jeff who? Feel free to add the link to Jeff's Blog.
I may have been the forementioned bartender.
Hiya Jason