National Achievers Congress 2009

Didn't intend to attend this seminar but last minute a friend of mine had an extra ticket, so there I was...

Venue: Singapore Expo, Hall 2
Date/Time: 26-28 May, 9am-7pm
Speakers: Robert & Kim Kiyosaki, & Rich Dad's Team of Advisors

* Felt so stupid that we have to wear a wrist band "permanently" over the 3 days :(

Fellow Agents

Actually I must really count myself blessed because, ever since I started as a realty agent, my encounters with most of the agents have been pleasant. Most of whom I've met are courteous and professional, helpful and friendly.

However, I've heard some horror stories from my agent friends and some of their experiences can be quite horrendous. This, in my opinion, is mainly caused by black-sheep agents :)

First group of black-sheep - the rude agents. Some simply have no sense of manners, be it over the phone or when you meet them in person. Honestly I feel it's because they do not enjoy what they are doing. They're probably in it just for the money so they have no respect for others whatsoever!

That brings us to the second group - the unethical agents. I think you know what I mean :)

Then we have the unprofessional ones. By this I'm merely referring to those who conduct business without proper training and product knowledge. They provide wrong information to their clients and make blunders without realizing that sometimes it can be very costly mistakes, especially to their clients.

Nonetheless, I still believe that majority of fellow-agents who have decided to join this industry are responsible and professional agents. There! I've given my 2-cents worth :)

Making a difference

God placed us precisely where we are for a purpose! He wants to work mightily through us :) Therefore, do not let temptations of the day interfere with our relationship to the Lord. Do not let our surroundings determine how we "invest" our lives in the Lord. He wants us to make a difference for His kingdom.

Do not compromise to the things of the world.

My 2nd nasty property agent encounter

I definitely want to post this on my blog.

Some time in February this year, I met this agent who taught me the real definition of a "secret agent" :)

We closed a deal together for a condo rental, he representing the landlord while I represented the tenant. When the tenancy agreement was signed, usually, as agents, we stand in as witnesses. He offered to get the TA stamped so I just left the documents with him. When the documents were returned to us, to my surprise, he just signed his name without putting in his IC number! When I asked him for his IC number to be filled in, he flatly said "NO". He said that it's not necessary & since TA was already stamped, there's no issue. He added that he is very well-known in IEA. Just mention his name & everyone there knows him, so it's not important for him to put his IC number in the agreement !(??) Sigh!! I was totally appalled.

He continued by telling my client that he's ignoring my request as he had intentionally omitted his IC number from the agreement! I commented that he's being very unprofessional but he insisted that I can say what I want but he will definitely not do anything otherwise. Cor blime...

I had wanted to write to IEA to enquire if such is an acceptable & permissible practice from their associate members but my boss advised me against it. He told me to leave that agent alone. Well, I eventually took my boss's advice but I did a check on this agent's company & his standing with IEA anyways. Hehe...

Objective of this blog

This is a space for me to share my feelings, experiences & encounters as a real estate agent, be it happy or sad moments, rewarding or frustrating experiences, good or bad encounters. I realized that my career as an agent is really a very challenging one. And surprisingly I'm enjoying every moment of it :)

Honestly, NEVER A DULL MOMENT!