In June 2018, the rules of real estate changed in British Columbia. The ensuing aftermath caused confusion among consumers and licensees as the rollout progressed. The chaos made me to reflect on the essence of agency and a Realtor’s life.
I am a Realtor
And I give you my life
I begin working for you
On a promise
A promise to do my best
To be honest
To be truthful
A promise
To value your property
To show it
To sell it
This is not my right
It is my privilege
To serve you at the highest level
Requires constant professional education
It requires me to grow
You trust me to be a professional
So I promise to put your needs above my own
If I am honest about this
There are holidays missed
Birthdays, not taken
Celebrations, shortened
Personal time, sacrificed
That is the price I pay
For the service I commit to deliver
You trust me to be a professional
So I put your needs above my own
This is not my punishment
It is my privilege
I am a Realtor
And I give you my life
A former vice-president, finance of a property management firm in downtown Vancouver, Victor Khong moved to the small rural town of Horsefly, some 65 km northeast of Williams Lake, in 2012. He is a sales rep with Horsefly Realty and has volunteered with the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board and the B.C. Real Estate Association. Email Victor. 250-620-3440
