For this year's Father's day, we asked some motivational fathers and real estate professionals partnered with PropertyAccess on what it's like to be a father working in the field of real estate, and how they manage life and work at home during the pandemic.
1. How did real estate help you and your family?
As a real estate practitioner, it really helps me a lot in terms of finances and in being a good person. Today I have an investment, like a co-franchise in a gasoline station, and buy a lot for building homes in the future. That's why I keep on saving and investing for my family.
2. How is your work/ lifestyle balance especially during these times?
It really affects the whole real estate industry in this time of pandemic, but we need to find ways to continue selling, so we try to recruit for additional networks and post in social media to attract clients. I also attend some seminars to help sell online and give presentations online.
3. Do you think that being a father enhances your capabilities as a real estate professional? Which fatherly traits do you think so?
Patience. As the father or head of the family, you need a lot of patience to raise your own family because not all your wants are given to you instantly. You need a step-by-step procedure to succeed while being a father like in real estate because sometimes, you need to fall and stand up strong.
4. How would you define home as a father and a real estate professional?
"There's no place like home" is one of the best statements for me, and I applied it in real estate. I consider real estate as my second home. I treat my clients as I treat my family. I always try to be true to all my clients and network. I serve them well and assist them to the fullest. I treat them not only as my client and network, but I treat them as my family members. Because of them I earn, and the earnings I receive will sustain my family needs.
5. Top 3 tips you could give to your fellow dad agents.
(1) Love your work as a father loves his family. (2) Always be yourself. (3) Prayer is very powerful; always pray.
1. How did real estate help you and your family?
Real estate helped my family achieve our goals. Real estate also helped me and my family financially, to be able to provide all our needs.
2. How is your work/ lifestyle balance especially during these times?
During this time of pandemic, even if we are working from home, we still find time for our daughter and make her also realize that we are working for her future.
3. Do you think that being a father enhances your capabilities as a real estate professional? Which fatherly traits do you think so?
Yes, because as I learn a lot of things in real estate, I apply it at home also. It's a life lesson kind of experience.
4. Top 3 tips you could give to your fellow dad agents.
(1) Gumising nang maaga at magtrabaho nang tama. (Wake up early and work right). (2) Love your job as you love your family. (3) Hard work and dedication is a must, but having faith in Him is the most powerful tool to produce a sale.
1. How did real estate help you and your family?
Real estate provided good income for my family.
2. How is your work/ lifestyle balance especially during these times?
The pandemic has brought my family to a more simple lifestyle and brought us closer; with more quality time.
3. Do you think that being a father enhances your capabilities as a real estate professional? Which fatherly traits do you think so?
Yes. Being more responsible with my work and with my image as a person and as a professional.
4. How would you define home as a father and a real estate professional?
Home is where you interact with the people you love. Home is where you find peace. Home is where you find space to be creative as a professional.
5. Top 3 tips you could give to your fellow dad agents.
(1) Be responsible. (2) Manage people's expectations. (3) Be honest and trustworthy.
1. How did real estate help you and your family?
Working as a real estate broker can be fulfilling and financially rewarding, but it’s not easy. But through real estate, I was able to purchase our home for my wife and kids.
2. How is your work/ lifestyle balance especially during these times?
On the work/life balance, I didn't have such a problem with it. I'm able to manage time properly while working from home. One of the blessings that the lockdowns have given me is the quality times I am able to spend with my wife and kids.
3. Do you think that being a father enhances your capabilities as a real estate professional? Which fatherly traits do you think so?
Working hard and showing my children that building relationships, solving problems, and having fun is a great way to go through life. The vacations and other things that come as a result of the hard work are nice too.
4. How would you define home as a father and a real estate professional?
A permanent place to build memories. A stable, lasting home is the perfect foundation for a lifetime of beautiful memories. With a home purchase, parents can impart feelings of attachment, security and permanence to their children.
5. Top 3 tips you could give to your fellow dad agents.
(1)Be honest. (2) Continue learning. (3) Be a good listener.
A huge thank you to the featured fathers for their time and insights!
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