Do I have the right personality?
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Do I Have the Right Personality?
You may feel that to become a successful real estate agent, you need to be a
typical “extrovert” – the life of the party, willing to talk to anyone, at any time,
about anything. This isn’t true. Most people, including real estate agents,
consider themselves somewhat shy in social situations. While many real
estate agents are certainly outgoing and gregarious, not all of them were “born”
extroverted.
Expertise Becomes Confidence
The important thing to remember is that any worries you may have over “social
shyness” doesn’t really apply to your real estate career. Knowledge of real
estate and your local market will give you the confidence to talk with, work with
and establish long term relationships with people that you might otherwise be
hesitant to talk to, out of a sense of social restraint.
You may have to stretch your comfort zone at first, but it becomes easier every
time you talk with a potential buyer or seller. The more you know, the more you
work, and the more customers you assist, will all diminish any sense of
shyness you may have on the job. As your professional capabilities and
reputation grow, you may find yourself becoming less shy in your personal life,
and building an even wider circle of friends.
You may feel that to become a successful real estate agent, you need to be a
typical “extrovert” – the life of the party, willing to talk to anyone, at any time,
about anything. This isn’t true. Most people, including real estate agents,
consider themselves somewhat shy in social situations. While many real
estate agents are certainly outgoing and gregarious, not all of them were “born”
extroverted.
Expertise Becomes Confidence
The important thing to remember is that any worries you may have over “social
shyness” doesn’t really apply to your real estate career. Knowledge of real
estate and your local market will give you the confidence to talk with, work with
and establish long term relationships with people that you might otherwise be
hesitant to talk to, out of a sense of social restraint.
You may have to stretch your comfort zone at first, but it becomes easier every
time you talk with a potential buyer or seller. The more you know, the more you
work, and the more customers you assist, will all diminish any sense of
shyness you may have on the job. As your professional capabilities and
reputation grow, you may find yourself becoming less shy in your personal life,
and building an even wider circle of friends.
