As anyone who reads this blog knows, I am sorta attached to my Jedi Master, Paul V. But, as yesterday’s announcement by NRT shows, I seem to not be only one. Yes! Apparently others have found that his mastery in the ways of force truly superior as he now transcends to the Presidency of the company as Hal Maxwell moves on to take on more responsibilities.
So, as I now realize I will have to share my master with many more people, I am now resigned to the fact that I have been selfish. I realize, only now, I MUST continue my detox of my Paul V dependency and strive to be clean once and for all.
Will I be successful? I do not know.
I do, however, know that things will not be the same.
Ah, CHANGE! that wonderful verb meaning: to mess with Darrin's head.
"Excuse me, Darrin," one blogger asks, "Why are you afraid of change? Aren't you the guy who tells everyone to read Who Moved My Cheese? The guy who says that we must embrace change and look forward to all that the future holds?"
"Why yes," I reply as I take my 3rd Xanax (if you’re reading this, don’t tell anyone). "I am that guy."
I fundamentally do believe that change is good. I do believe that we all prove our worth by proving ourselves adaptable, flexible, and resilient. After all, did Harry Potter ask why when Dumbledore transcended to the other side because of that weasel Professor Snape, or did Luke Skywalker fold up the tent when Obi Wan got struck down by Darth Vader?
Of course not! And in this case, Paul V didn't really leave us - he just got supercalifragalisticexspyalidocious status! He's still here, on this plain of existence (well, some would argue Reston isn’t but that is for another discussion). And unlike Harry and Luke, he's still just a phone call away, isn't he.
So as I put the bottle of Xanax down, I realize, maybe things will be okay - well, more than okay - it's going to peachy kean! In the meantime though I need to find out some things; such as, is it politically correct to continue to call the big boss Dad.
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Kudos Paul, Kudos Hal, Kudos Sarah for your well-earned success.
I'd like to learn about CBRB's competitive solution to industry-wide challenges from outfits like Redfin. "60 Minutes" (5/14)had a segment essetnially tearing up traditional brokerages like ours while extolling the savings to clients of Redfin. The only traditional broker interviewed flubbed it.
Santiago
Santiago,
Darrin demonstrates the added value he brings to the office every day when he communicates with agents, buyers, sellers, etc. There have always been alternative business models in real estate such as Redfin. There will ALWAYS be alternative models. That's fine. There's enough business in our market for all brokers and agents to earn a living. These alternative models allow buyers and sellers to choose the model that's "just right for them." Continue providing the highest level of service you can and consumers will see the "added value" YOU bring to the largest financial transaction of their lives. They will see first hand why you are worth whatever fee you expect. That's American captitalism at its best!
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