Never take your time for granted and make each moment count. For me; I elected to get back into RE to spend more time with Sandy

I got into real estate when my marriage was ending and my husband refused to help send our son to college.   Like Susan Laxson I realized that education was not going to support me and four years of college for Lance.   The rest, as they say, is history.  Lance graduated from Virginia Tech as a Theater major in 2002. Today he works as a lighting designer for CNN in New York.  And I discovered  that I love helping people buy and sell homes  : )

Real Estate was a career move for me, I knew my DJ career was in later half of it's natural span, so I preparing for my 40's basically. But, ironically in part, the extra hours and running two careers in parallel, ended my first marriage. There were other deeper factors too, but it sort of lit the fuse to a "relationship-bomb" we'd built over the course of 5 years.

For me it was just a change and it was time to move on to new adventures.

Condolences to you and your family on your loss :(

Hmmmm, I know no one who came because of a loss

I got into real estate after I lost an incredible job.  It was a political post, and my guy lost an election.  In DC, I think a lot of us get into real estate after a change in administrations.

NO loss here, we wanted to make more $$$ A

I'm sorry for your loss........Annette. 

I went through my share of downs.... 

Mine was a loss of love for corporate BS and politics!

For me love plaed no part

Love lost actually took me out of real estate. Like you, my husband died after a long illness.  I was broken hearted and tired! I didn't want to do anything.  I told myself I was taking a year off because I deserved. It was 3 years before I could even stand to be home without him.  I did a lot of traveling, visiting family and friends to fill the void.  After the 4th year, I decided to go into the training aspect because of the woeful results many agents experience.  I had done training before and love that aspect, and couldn't imagine going back into the daily grind.  So, here I am, plugging along but not pushing.... trying to contribute in some small way and enjoy the flexibility of life.   

The lesson learned?  No matter how hard it is, you will never regret a single day taking care of someone you love unconditionally and being loved by them in the same way.

It is on just everyone's wish list. Some tries by getting a license hang it on the wall.... 90% dropped out...

I am the lone survior the rest all drop out. Some go out get a real job.

Sorry to hear about your loss. Time in the corporate world ended when our online marketing company went Chapter 11. My wife and I opened about art gallery for 3 years and I moved into RE during that period

Sorry for your loss Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 

Interesting how life takes you down different paths. I'm sorry for your loss. I began in real estate when I divorced and was left a single mom. New career and personal path..best thing that ever happen to me.

Thanks for sharing your story.

Annette, what a profound and moving lesson you have shared with us. Thank you and I am sorry for your loss.

I came into real estate when I learned that I would never make enough money to help support my family by teaching elementary school. My first commission check was more than I made an entire year of teaching.

Sorry for your loss.

It was a time for a change from another sales career.

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 Sorry to learn of your loss.  By sharing you have given others the opportunity to share their story and for others to show they care.  Thank you

From what I read here, it sounds like life changes have been a major factor in bringing people to real estate as a profession.

The lesson is an ongoing one i.e. that no one is singled out & all go this way

I am sorry for your loss Annette.

For me it was just another challenge to dig into.

Sorry for your loss.   Got into RE thinking we would fix n flip homes, but we divorced instead.

Very sorry for your loss. :(
Is Sasquatch not your husband?
Anyhoo, I didn't get into RE via a loss. BUT I got into publishing, metaphysical counseling and teaching (longtime passions) via a series of HUGE losses. Nothing could possibly be as hard as going on without half of your soul, though.