Matt's 1031-derful Blog

I am a people person...

I love to work with the public...

My highest aim is to serve my client...

I will make myself available at all times...

I am happiest when I am helping others find their perfect home...

I am sure the above statement would describe most of us to a tee.  When we are in sales and our incomes depend on our ability to work with the public, as they would have us to work with them. We are special people indeed.  Our energy seems endless...our smiles never crack...we are intent on staying one step and thought ahead of their need.  We are flawless in our desire to help. 

So what happens when we do not feel like that dynamic person in the morning?  You know, when we have to meet with THAT couple again...the ones who are never happy?  How do you handle it when someone objects to something that we have done in good faith?  How do you handle it and keep your smile?

After working with the public for the past 15 years in banking, personal trust and as a Qualified Intermediary, I have my own tricks. 

• I must remember who I am.  Noone can define me, but I define who I am by what I believe and hold dear, my very actions and deeds. 
• Today is your new day.  Yesterday is gone, today is here and tomorrow is not promised.
• It is not all about me.

Let me know what works for you!

I have posted a few blogs that cover several topics on 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges.  I hope they have provided help and up to date information to those kind enough to stop by and read.  I truly believe that I could write several blogs a day on exchanges and never get across all the information that many may need.  So, here is my question and request:

•·         What is your 1031 experience...good and bad?

•·         What information did you have that helped you?

•·         What do you wish you would have know?

•·         What is one piece of advice you would offer your fellow realtor?

And last, but not least, the request...

•·         Will you share this information with us here?

I will do my best to answer your questions and write blogs tailored to your requests.  It would be my pleasure to do so.

I truly believe that each of us have great information and experiences to share with each other (that is an original thought, huh?).  I want to share mine with you as best I can as it keeps me sharp and continually studying as well.

I look forward to your comments!

Matt Linville, Certified Exchange Specialist ®