Why do nurses make great Realtors®?
Nurses are pretty amazing. Great nurses aren't just compassionate and kind - they have all the medical smarts of a doctor too! But why should you hire a nurse to be your Realtor®?
1. We care about you. Nursing is all about caring. We want to make you comfortable, take away your pain and make everything feel better.
Buying a home is a big deal. It can be stressful. Don't you want a Realtor® who is trained to make pain go away?
2. We have great communication skills. As nurses we have to deal with a lot of people and communicate a lot of critical information to ensure the best outcome for our patients. A great nurse has excellent communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening.
Realtors® always need to be on top of their game and make sure that their clients' needs and wants are clearly understood. A truly stellar Realtor® is able to advocate for her clients to get them the home they want, at the best terms and with the least amount of stress.
3. Nursing is a stressful job where traumatic situations are common. The ability to accept tough situations without letting it get personal is crucial. Some days can seem like non-stop gloom and doom.
As Realtors®, we have a lot of the same types of issues. From finding out we didn't get an accepted offer, or dealing with a bad appraisal, we have to rise above and get the job done for you.
4. Great nurses have empathy for patients. They are able to feel compassion and provide comfort. Patients look to nurses as their advocates - the softer side of hospital bureaucracy. Sometimes, an empathetic nurse is all patients have to look forward to.
As Realtors®, we advocate for you. We negotiate on your behalf and look out for your interests, before, during and after your home has closed.
5. Being flexible and rolling with the punches is a staple of any career, but it's especially important for nurses. A great nurse is flexible with regards to working hours and responsibilities. Nurses, like doctors, are often required to work late and weekends.
As Realtors®, this is an amazing quality to have. You never know what your day will turn out to be and being able to switch gears quickly benefits you, our clients tremendously.
6. Every step in the medical field is one that can have far-reaching consequences. A great nurse pays excellent attention to detail and is careful not to skip steps or make errors. From reading a patient's chart correctly to remembering the nuances of a delicate case, there's nothing that should be left to chance in nursing. When a simple mistake can spell tragedy for another's life, attention to detail can literally be the difference between life and death.
Same goes for real estate. If we don't read every document, every detail of an offer or a counter offer, we may cost our clients' money. We have to be highly diligent in relaying information correctly and explaining the implications of any terms.
7. Nurses are the link between doctors and patients. A great nurse has excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a variety of situations with different people. They work well with other nurses, doctors, and other members of the staff. Nurses are the glue that holds the hospital together. Patients see nurses as a friendly face and doctors depend on nurses to keep them on their toes. A great nurse balances the needs of patient and doctor as seamlessly as possible.
Realtors® too have to deal with a variety of people, other agents, appraisers, home inspectors, lenders, contactors and title companies. Realtors® are the go to person of any transaction. When things start to go bad, everyone looks to the Realtor® to hold it together.
8. A great nurse can think quickly and address problems as - or before - they arise. With sick patients, trauma cases, and emergencies, nurses always need to be on hand to solve a tricky situation. Whether it's handling the family, soothing a patient, dealing with a doctor, or managing the staff, having good problem solving skills is a top quality of a great nurse.
Realtors® who have been nurses are highly adept at problem solving. They find ways to make things work.
9. Nurses need to be ready to respond quickly to emergencies and other situations that arise. Quite often, health care work is simply the response to sudden incidences, and nurses must always be prepared for the unexpected. Staying on their feet, keeping their head cool in a crisis, and a calm attitude are great qualities in a nurse.
Former nurses, who are now agents, are rarely caught off their feet. They are ready to tackle anything that comes their way. They will campaign for you all the way.
10. Respect goes a long way. Great nurses respect people and rules. They remain impartial at all times and are mindful of confidentiality requirements and different cultures and traditions. Above all, they respect the wishes of the patient him- or herself. Great nurses respect the hospital staff and each other, understanding that the patient comes first. And nurses who respect others are highly respected in return.
This is a paramount skill in real estate. Listening to you and respecting your needs and wants is what we are all about.
As professionals, nurses/Realtors® make sure patients/clients know what's going on. They empathize with their patients/clients. A nurse's/Realtor's® day is often crazy, requiring flexibility, patience, and physical endurance. A situation can change quickly, requiring a nurse/Realtor® to be quick on her feet, ready to assess the situation and respond. But no matter how intense it gets, a great nurse/Realtor® pays attention to the patient/client, from the big issues to the little details!
