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Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I expect others to fall short of the mark and pre-compensate for it.

May 29, 2015 11:13 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Debbie - I have pretty high standards for myself, but I also expect the same of others. I think that is partly why I am so disappointed all the time, because other people don't have the same high standards and expectations that I have.

May 29, 2015 03:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

My expectations  and standards are for myself.  I can't control others although I often wish I could.  

May 29, 2015 02:55 PM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I just expect people to be professional, responsible and honor their word.  That shouldn't be asking too much, but lately, it seems it's too high of a standard to meet.

Hopefully, this is less of a trend and more of a blip.

May 29, 2015 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I hold myself to very high standards.  

May 29, 2015 11:25 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

I have learned over the years not to expect much from others.  The crushing disappointment and anxiety is just not worth it.

May 29, 2015 09:46 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I only have one standard in my professional life and that is HIGH! I expect all others to have the same, unfortunatly they seem to be getting lower as the years go by but I am not lowering mine to meet theirs.

May 29, 2015 09:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Debbie. I have pretty high expectations of myself and all those that I work with, I'm sure that comes through when working with others.

Make it a great weekend!

May 29, 2015 07:18 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Higher. I can not control the standards of others. I can only control my own.

May 29, 2015 06:31 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Higher, as are my expectations for my children and family members.  I feel that we are meant to be an example to strive for.  We don't always meet our own expectations, but the effort is there.

May 29, 2015 05:48 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Ohhhh, good question Debbie! Higher. I strive to be the best I can be.

May 29, 2015 02:31 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Debbie, there is no doubt in my mind that my personal expectations for me are at a higher standard than what I see out there. It's always frustrating to work with people who expect (and deliver) so much less than I think should be.

May 29, 2015 10:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I used to think my standards were "normal" and expected.  Through the years, though, I have been disappointed to find apparently my standards are through the roof. 

May 29, 2015 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I feel they are higher.  Funny thing is I always find those who don't agree with me... Pity

May 29, 2015 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

higher....I never expect others I deal with to have higher than I....

May 30, 2015 12:02 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Mine are higher.  My philosophy is no one is going to do their job except me.

May 29, 2015 11:28 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I expect others to do the best they can and I will acknowledge their effort.

To engage in the measure or judgment of others does not have a desirable end. Most often the outcome if the community given permission to throw our peers under the bus.

When I need to help others to get to the needed outcome, that is what I will do, graciously. It is the outcome, not the incidences that matter to the buyer and the seller. As a professional, I know I need to get myself OUT OF THE WAY.

As a result of a better point of view, I find I am surrounded by exceptional professionals, who are very knowledgeable and skilled in their chosen profession and we each share the same goal and will be co-operative in the achievement. 

When I start making note of the defects in others, I KNOW it is because I am tired, mentally exhausted, stretched to the limit, and understand this assessment is about ME, not them. Those who are quick to call others 'stupid' are most certainly in this state, and also in denial.

My fear is, if they were ALL like me, (of course they are not) all that can be said is 'Heaven help us!"

Others are EXACTLY what I expect them to be.

May 29, 2015 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Higher.

Jan 14, 2019 07:03 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

I am with Michael Jacobs on this one.  When we are working with someone we expect them to be on par with us, otherwise, we are not a match.  It is easy for us to distinguish those who are and those who are not.  A

May 30, 2015 05:25 AM