"My Advice on How to Stay Focused and Healthy Being a Real Estate Agent"

BY: STEVE LAVIOLLETE

 

 

 

"Just got back from a run!!  I’ve been thinking about this, I used to run a lot, right up until I was in my 40’s, developed a few health issues, life happens, you know the drill, changed careers, had two fantastic little boys, things got busy and looking after myself like I was accustomed to, got put on the proverbial shelf, and before I knew it, I’m a little bit, shall we say, larger and a lot more out of shape, and looking in the mirror and saying, “Really!!”

When I joined Grenville Guardian last summer, I joined because of the excitement of this new and upcoming, happening company, the quality leadership that is really next to none, and the opportunity to receive top notch coaching and advice from one of the best in the business.

One piece of simple, simple advice which was delivered my way, and it may surprise you how easy it is, was the importance of making time for myself, my health and wellbeing.   Let’s face it, although real estate has all kinds of potential to be a fun, exciting and prosperous and hugely rewarding career, it also has the potential to burn you out with its very long hours, moments of titanic stressful situations and incidents when hair, can and does, get removed in a forceful fashion from your scalp!  It is easy to say, being as balanced and stable and healthy as possible in those situations does possess a certain amount of value.

I am on the upwards side of halfway to 100 years old.  Regardless, this piece of advice, strangely enough, it has got me back into a routine of regular running, at least 3 times a week.  I am lifting weights, small ones mind you, but lifting, instead of staring at them on my floor, as they were slowly rusting away!!  We have people in our office that are into all kinds of various things to maintain their health and sanity, and balance of life.  They are into kickboxing, hot yoga, running, hockey, walking, meditation, whatever the activity, they just do it, and I think we all benefit from it, and I think people who meet us, benefit from it! Anyway, just a small thing  that makes us different!!"

"WOMEN'S DAY 2015"

BY: COLLEEN BLAIR - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

 

"With the weather in full cooperation, the village of Manotick once again played host to close to 1000 of visiting ladies, as we celebrated this year's WOMEN'S DAY.

A larger than expected crowd roamed the streets of our village, armed with flowers and a variety of gifts from most of the local shops, restaurants and businesses.

Grenville Guardian Real Estate was once again a proud supporter of this great event. Keeping in line with our motto of "Ask us why we're Different", our brokerage was transformed for the day into a welcoming destination for the ladies to take in and enjoy a variety of vendors geared to educating and pampering our guests.

 

Representatives from Partylite Candles, Stella & Dot Fine Jewelry, Victoria's Whole Health, Arbonne International and Barrel Head Wine Imports were on hand providing samples, gifts, and lots of helpful information and advice.

With over 100 visitors through the doors at Grenville Guardian, our agents and staff had a wonderful time visiting with all the ladies and meeting new people in and around our community. Its events like these that remind us as realtors that communication is such a vital part of our business.

 

Communication by definition is the imparting or exchange of thoughts, opinions, or information. In today’s fast paced society we are in so many ways becoming disconnected from one another. The convenience and efficiency of our high tech, yet impersonal, ways of communication has left many of us yearning for human contact and interaction. Finding a realtor you are comfortable communicating with can be a daunting task. Be sure and take your time, ask questions, get a feel for this person sitting across from you who will ultimately be advising and supporting you through one of the most important transactions in your life. The time you invest now could ultimately take a lot of the stress out of the decisions you have to make later. Having a realtor you trust and communicate easily with will only make the whole experience that much better."