Brandon Rodriguez

By Brandon Rodriguez

In real estate we always talk about the best technology, the social networking, the closing of a sale.  We sometimes forget we are not super heroes, we are human.  Our livelihood is dependent on our personalities and how we deal with stress.  We all know real estate can be stressful.  So how does one move on?  The same determination, ambition and will-power that got you in the business will get you over the obstacle.

I see this day in, day out, practitioners give up because life placed a mountain in front of them that seems impossible to climb and overcome. That agent that was moving forward has now decided to get out of the business because of financial or personal issues.  It does not have to be that way.

Why am I talking about overcoming life obstacles?  I want practitioners to know they are not alone and to stay in the business.  In December my grandmother was placed in ICU.  She raised me from birth and I called her mom.  My business was doing great, I won a national award, and then tragedy happens.  I placed everything on hold to be by her side.  She was bad and we had to make tough life changing decisions.  Mid January she passed away.  My heart was torn, and my mind confused.  I could of fallen into a deep depression, and given up on my company, agents, and business.  This was not something I was expecting, nor ready to deal with.  This obstacle could have ended my career.  Continue reading »