Good day Bloggers and friends. Our most recent newsletter has an
article written by yours truly. I thought I would share it with the
blogging community. Here goes.
Why We Do What We Do
By Robert Collins
Property Manager
Cal West Asset Management
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and during the course of
that conversation discover what he or she does for a living? This is the
standard man question when forced to converse at an 8 year-olds
birthday party with your family. The first man, trying desperately to
avoid making eye contact, will untangle his tongue, and gruffly ask, “So
what do you do for a living?” Wow that does open up the floodgates!
Some jobs sound really interesting, while other jobs make you walk away
and say “I wouldn't do that job if you paid me a million dollars”.
Plumbers have one of those jobs I just wouldn't do if you paid me.
The funny thing about perspective is that yours seems to carry the most
weight when making these decisions. Property management is one of those
jobs that people often refer to as "you couldn’t pay me enough" kind of
career choices. Interestingly, a recent article by Forbes entitled The
Happiest Jobs in America, ranks property managers the second happiest
job in America, a virtual tie with the Executive Chef. Also, important
to note that number eight on that list is an accountant. That might blow
the credibility of the study if you ask me. Of course, I am a property
manager, and I think they have a great point there, so I’ll give them
the benefit of the doubt. One of the major factors in making it a happy
job, as the article points out, is the opportunity to work with people.
Property managers do that every day. More importantly, we provide a
much-needed product to the community. Housing is one of life's major
necessities right next to food, I believe. It is also a retirement
vehicle for many of my clients, making it doubly vital to our economy.
Now, I don’t define myself by the job that I do, but I do want to be
proud of my work. I want to be a leader in my industry. I have some
fears that motivate me for better or worse, to be the best I can be. It
helps me to have purpose in my work and in my life. Our work purpose is
simple. We intend to guard the asset of our clients vigorously. Our
mission statement says it all.
“Realizing that the client’s property is among their most valued assets,
Cal West is committed to providing comprehensive property management
solutions in the South Bay.
We aim to achieve our goals through our extensive knowledge of market
conditions, competitive rates, thorough tenant screening, and careful
monitoring of each property under management.
Placing the emphasis on integrity, we conduct ourselves ethically and
decently with each client, tenant, vendor, and employee. We believe that
if we honor these principles we will continue to be the most respected
name in the property management industry.”
That is not always easy and I must confess I am not always happy.
Especially when I am reminded that property management is sometimes a
thankless job or when my eight-year-old son asks me to smile more. But I
awake everyday with a renewed passion and commitment to my job. Today
will be better than yesterday. Besides, I already have it better than I
deserve.http://www.calwestrents.com/blog
