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  • 1.  Address the Stress!

    Posted 22 days ago
    Death, Divorce, Buying/Selling a house (moving).  According to psychologists, these are the top three most stressful life events.  And while we are constantly involved in the 'moving' stressor, sometimes our transaction involves death or divorce as well.  So how do we navigate these choppy waters with professionalism, compassion and grace?
    Here are a few suggestions that have helped ease tension in my experience.
    Offer a kind word or gesture.  Sometimes a mere acknowledgement is validation enough.
    Anticipate challenges to the extent possible and plan accordingly.  Allow extra time for a challenging client.  Make allowances for a busy day.
    Make someone feel like an MVP.  Mirror, Validate, & emPhathize. People often just want to be heard.
    Our industry is somewhat adversarial by nature and certainly stress inducing at times.  But if we strive to maintain our professionalism and allow a bit of grace (for ourselves and others), we can mitigate tension and facilitate satisfactory results for all parties.
    Look here for more training solutions!
    How do you minimize the stress of our industry?


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    Janis Gaines
    Executive Director
    Real Estate Closing Path
    Kennesaw GA
    +1 (678) 331-4731
    www.realestateclosingpath.org
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  • 2.  RE: Address the Stress!

    Posted 21 days ago

    Janis

    Your professional guidance is consistently exceptional, complemented by your warm demeanor. Your generous, empathetic, and kind nature serves as a reminder that while we are indeed professionals, we are also human beings who occasionally need more than just expert advice; we need to forge connections with others.

    Meeting you in person at the ALTA ED/ge was one of the highlights of the event for me. 

    Thank you.



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    Mary Enzi CAA
    Tax Solutions – FIRPTA Consulting
    [email protected]
    +1 (281) 578-1040
    Katy TX
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  • 3.  RE: Address the Stress!

    Posted 17 days ago
    Edited by Janis Gaines 17 days ago

    Thank you so much, Mary!

    I could say the same about you. You lead by example.

    You are always so personable and supportive, in addition to being a networking queen!

    Getting to meet you in person was a treat! 😊



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    Janis Gaines
    Executive Director
    Real Estate Closing Path
    Kennesaw GA
    +1 (678) 331-4731
    www.realestateclosingpath.org
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    ALTA Marketplace