The desire to serve comes from a sense of responsibility.

We all must take responsibility for what is happening in the world at large and within our sphere of influence and take action to apply that responsibility.

To serve, one must be both loving and wise. Service must always be unselfish.

Being of service is about being benevolent toward a greater cause. Acts of kindness, being polite, cultivating generosity are the stepping stones to living a life of service.

In order to be of service one must establish one’s own reasons, guidelines and parameters for how they wish to be of service. To be of service does not mean one has to give oneself away, free of charge. Being of service does not mean one must be self-sacrificial. Being of service requires a deeper sense of consciousness.

There are some people who have not yet awakened to a higher state of consciousness. Those that participate in unskillful actions, operate from greed, ignorance and fear. Nasty gossip, harmful thoughts or words about another, defamation of character, the imputation of evil motives, the desire to shine at someone else’s expense, silence that may hurt another’s character, the feeling of superiority over others, digging up someone’s unfortunate past, are all methods of the ego and impede being of service.

To be of service comes from an innate desire to cultivate loving kindness for oneself as well as for others.

Recently a real estate client expressed their longing to be able to purchase a specific home and remarked: “If you could help me get this home, you will have made my whole life.” This comment touched me deeply as I realized that my ability to help facilitate this transaction had long-range consequences. My role as a real estate broker directly relates to the role of service provider where I strive to help my clients manifest their dreams and lifestyle goals.

I believe that “…the dreams which accompany all human actions should be nurtured by the places in which people live and work”. A home then takes on more meaning than just being shelter from the elements.

Being of service, means I take responsibility for the transaction for sellers and buyers. I put my clients interest above my own. I must provide my service with honesty and reasonable care, comply with local, state and federal laws, suggest options for seeking advise from experts, provide prompt accounting of all monies received, and disclose of any adverse material facts or potential conflict of interest while maintaining confidential information.

Being of service in a real estate transaction is extremely rewarding. I know I am helping manifest dreams, helping create the stage set to my clients’ lives.