Where do all of our problems come from in the real estate field? Well, let's see:
- Sellers who do not disclose
- Buyers who have hidden agendas
- Agents who are unethical
- Brokers who skirt around the rules
- Contractors who cut corners
- Lenders who rush people into loans that they're not qualified for
- A National Association that have their own agenda
Do any of these ring a bell? And there are dozens more where that came from.
Now, I'm not trying to paint a negative picture. The point I'm trying to make is that it probably would be heaven on earth if we could accomplish one goal over the next decade:
TRANSPARENCY
What if everyone were forthright? What if everyone were honest? What if everyone upheld their sense of ethics? What if there were no hidden agendas?
Transparency should be our goal over the next 10 to 20 years.
We have the ability to do it. But it starts with you.
Demand transparency from those around you.
Do not tolerate hidden agendas!! Believe it or not, you're actually part of the problem if you turn the other cheek.
You'll be making the world a better place by requiring those around you to be as transparent as you are.
Good Article. We learn a lot on Active Rain about a wide range of subjects.
Great advice, and I agree everyone should lead their business and dealings this way...cut through the BS and lets get down to the truth!
Thanks
Is this another example of how your momma brought you up right? What a great idea...let's hope it catches on. It sure would be refreshing!
While it's nice to believe that "you're actually part of the problem if you turn the other cheek," in practicality, there are not enough hours in the day -- and I don't get paid -- for being the Realtor police, the highway patrol, the store security guard, etc., etc., etc. At some point I have to let others do their jobs.
I try to make my life open, but I can't take responsibility for others. I'd be broke if I did that.
Jim.
I hear you.
All I'm saying is that the next time you run into someone who's being corrupt, just let them know.
Voice it, and then move on.
No one's talking about becoming the real estate police.
Just make a small effort to let them know they're exposed and it doesn't fly in your circle of business.
Thanks for taking the time and providing your input.
+1 for TRANSPARENCY, Ralph. Let's all just tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!
I'd love to see these signs everywhere:
Leilani
Congrats on another featured post at Condo Benefits!
Ralph, love your post. It would make business transactions, relationships and life in general a little easier...don't you think?