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  • 1.  Professionalism

    Posted 02-20-2024 11:30

    What is professionalism?  For some, the word conjures images of business suits and briefcases.  To others, it reflects proficiency in a particular field.  Both are correct, but not exhaustive.  A professional will be:

    Teachable 
    Be open to new techniques and ideas in an ever-changing environment. 

    Polished 
    Present a confident and composed image, which reflects positively on the firm and contributes to a calm and productive workplace. 

    Team Player 
    Show willingness to work with others to achieve goals without demanding credit. 

    Goal-Oriented 
    Understand the firm's mission and commit to maintaining one's part in it. 

    Productive 
    Use time management skills to best benefit the firm. Avoid wasting time. 

    More characteristics of a professional to follow.  Please see more information at RealEstateClosingPath.org

    Which of these traits do you think is most difficult to master?

      



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    Janis Gaines
    Real Estate Closing Path
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  • 2.  RE: Professionalism

    Posted 02-20-2024 15:20
    Edited by Taylor Spolidoro 02-21-2024 09:59

    Oh, I love this, it gives us all an opportunity to stop and re-think, to me HUMBLENESS is probably the most important trait of a person, no matter how smart, proficient, achieved or even powerful a person might be, humbleness is very difficult to master and arrogance is always the louder voice.

    Thank you for this Janis, I am intrigued by everybody's opinion.  😊



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    Tax Solutions – FIRPTA Consulting
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  • 3.  RE: Professionalism

    Posted 02-23-2024 11:16

    Great comment, Mary -- I'd rather work with someone who is open and teachable. Willing to admit mistakes, etc.

    Humility beats arrogance any day. :) 



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    Janis Gaines
    Real Estate Closing Path
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  • 4.  RE: Professionalism

    Posted 02-21-2024 09:42

    I agree 100%, Janis. I will add one more thing in a management role. It's the difference between being a leader or just a boss  It's easy to be a boss but it takes something special to be a leader. You don't become a leader without professionalism in all its forms. Great topic. Thank you for sharing, Janis. 



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    Rolando Requeny
    National SVP Client Relations
    Skyline Lien Search, Inc.
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  • 5.  RE: Professionalism

    Posted 02-23-2024 11:14

    Agreed -- great distinction, Rolando!



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    Janis Gaines
    Real Estate Closing Path
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