It is true that household responsibilities should be shared, but unfortunately in the society in which we live, it is the mothers who bear the greatest, and sometimes total, responsibility for the care of the children, causing them to put their working life on hold because they cannot comply with strict office hours.
Since real estate brokerage is a profession where you choose your own hours, it's no surprise that a large percentage of real estate agents are mothers of young children, and they perform quite well.
A mother, in addition to the encouragement her children give her, acquires many qualities during the years of raising them that make her suitable for any type of job, including that of a real estate agent. Don't believe us? Here are eight reasons why your mom would make an excellent real estate agent.
- They have a wide social circle
Mothers get together with other mothers at preschool or school gatherings, meeting other families—families who need (or will need) to sell or buy a house. The real estate business is primarily about networking, and who knows how to network better than a mother?
- It has character
Selling a house isn't easy, and we're not just talking about the paperwork involved, but also dealing with clients. Various obstacles can arise during the transaction, and it takes character to advise both parties without the deal falling through. Mothers have character in abundance. What price to ask? Which tenant to rent the apartment to? A good mother is decisive and doesn't hesitate to make a decision.
- Expertnegotiators
At some point, or perhaps several times, your child has gone through a rebellious phase. A mother knows that contradicting them would be much worse, and they know how to get what they want without their children noticing. Manipulation? Perhaps, but always for the benefit of their clients.
- Developed intuition
The sixth sense is not a myth. That hunch that mothers feel when something is wrong is very useful in a profession that requires knowledge and intuition.
- They know how to listen
A good mother knows her children very well. The main reason is that she listens to them, takes an interest in their problems, and advises them. A successful real estate agent knows each of their clients very well.
- Fierce
The worst thing you can do to a mother is mess with her child. Mothers are lionesses who bare their claws to defend what they love so much. Can you imagine them putting even a third of that passion into selling and negotiating the sale of their home?
- Those responsible
A good mother is aware of her obligations and acts accordingly. She knows the responsibilities she has toward her children and her family. You can be sure she will keep her promises.
- Organized
You can be a successful real estate agent without neglecting your role as a mother. We know many colleagues who start the day very early, take care of their children, keep their appointments, and don't neglect any of their duties.
