5 Reasons Navy Veterans Make the Best Real Estate Agents
With 87% of buyers hiring an agent to buy their home and 90% of sellers hiring an agent to sell their property, you'll likely work with a real estate agent at some point in your life.
But with over two million active real estate agents in the United States alone, how do you know which REALTOR® is right for you?
While most agents will understand the market and know the ins-and-outs of area listings, home searches, and closings, not all real estate agents have the background and foundation of living by a moral code forged by the blue and gold: the Navy.
If you're looking for an agent you can trust to lead you through the uncharted waters of buying or selling a home, here are five reasons Navy Veterans make the best real estate agents.
1. Character
Character is the foundation on which every person is built; as the late Billy Graham once said, "When character is lost, all is lost."
The weighty decisions that come with buying or selling a house can be riddled with anxiety. That's why the agent you put at the helm to navigate for you must be a person of good character, bound by values such as honor, courage, and commitment. Character breeds trust, which is critical for mission success, and just like oxygen, everyone will notice when it's not there.
2. Accountability
Navy Veterans know that excuses are not acceptable, but does your real estate agent?
Your REALTOR® needs to be able to shoulder the weight of the mission you've set before them without dragging their feet and without complaint. With a Navy Veteran as your agent, you get to take advantage of their incredible work ethic, and the pride they take in their own accountability.
3. Teamwork
While there's no official motto of the Navy, an unofficial motto includes "Non sibi sed patriae," which means "Not self but country."
No one wants an agent focused on their own self-interest; they want a REALTOR® who knows what it means to work together and sacrifice for the good of the mission and the good of the team.
4. Adaptability
The main decision points you'll face along your buying or selling journey will quickly prove that events like these are rarely linear.
That's why you must have a leader who knows how to adapt.
Navy Veterans are taught to always have a backup plan and how to adapt from one scenario to the next without allowing the mission to get off track. This "on-the-fly" ability is a necessary attribute in the rapidly changing world of real estate.
5. Loyalty
It's been said to "Look out for people who look out for you. Loyalty is everything."
A Navy Veteran knows the importance of loyalty to their team. They support team goals and often go the extra mile to ensure the team's success.
Who else would you want in your corner for one of the biggest decisions you make in life? Someone who can face whatever adversity and discomfort comes their way and still lead well for your benefit sounds like the perfect real estate agent to have on your side.
Meet Eric Christians
If you're looking for the perfect combination of Navy Veteran and REALTOR®, Eric Christians is your guy.
As a United States Navy Veteran deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Eric understands the importance of teamwork and discipline. He has centered his life around values such as honesty, integrity, and fairness.
Eric values relationships over transactions, and his objectives are clear: to build a personal relationship with you and ensure you find the property that's just right for you.
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