For the Love of Real Estate: Tales From the Trenches
by Sharon Mason
Bulk Orders
If you would like to order more than 3 books, please reach out to Sharon directly at smason@homelifebc.com
About the Book
For the Love of Real Estate will change everything you thought you knew about what a realtor does and what he/she should be doing to help you buy or sell your home. Whether you are a first-time buyer, downsizing, needing to move to accommodate a career change, or starting to save for your first-time home, this book is a must-read.
If you are a realtor, or thinking of becoming one, Sharon does a deep dive into the necessary skills and practices a successful realtor must develop to create, as she did, decades of award-winning success!
“As the owner and founder of BEA Real Estate Assistant Course, I will definitely make this a must read with my students.”
Bernadette Singh
Entrepreneur
Owner and Founder of Bringing Education Alive
“It’s not about the sale, it’s about making connections with people and building strong relationships first, and the money will follow. Well done, Sharon!”
Cyndy Greeno
Master Career and Life Coach
Mentor of the Year, as recognized by the Career Development Association of British Columbia
“If you want to learn from one of the best in the business, jump on for a fascinating ride and a good read.”
Cindi Knight
Elite award-winning realtor over three decades
Century 21 All Star Realty, Edmonton, Alberta
“Sharon is a strong believer in mentorship, and she is as willing to learn as she is to teach. If you are looking at a future as a realtor or are looking for a realtor to represent you, this is a must-read.”
Jim Garnett
Founder and President
Canadian Tenant Inspection Services
About the Author
Recognized by many as a real estate legend, Sharon Mason has received many awards and recognitions. Having completed almost a thousand transactions and having helped hundreds of families buy and sell, she enjoys the loyalty of her clients, who repeatedly work with her and refer their friends and family. Sharon was named “Star Salesmaster” by Realty World Canada (top 3 percent) as well as being named “Top 100” out of 18,000 realtors by Realty World International, which also awarded her the distinguished “Life Master Associate” award for consistent high production and service to her community and profession. Sharon has also achieved membership in the Silver, Gold and Diamond Clubs of HomeLife Real Estate Services Canada.
Sharon has now secured her reputation as a mentor to new realtors with For the Love of Real Estate. She works with her daughter, Justine Priestley, and her husband of forty-five years, Al Mason, their administrator who is humorously known far and wide as their “chauffeur.” Sharon says, “It’s part of my legacy, and I am grateful beyond words to share what I can with my readers, my community and my family, especially my children, Jason Priestley and Justine Priestley, and beloved grandchildren, Ava and Dashiell.”
Sharon lives in Cloverdale, British Columbia, with her husband, Al Mason.
Sharonmasonrealestate@gmail.com
Interview with Sharon Mason
Please share a bit about your journey to become a published author?
During my decades as a realtor I have shared many fascinating and surprising stories about my experiences with my friends, family and clients. Of course they have been anonymous. And all this time I have been told over and over, “Sharon. You have to write a book!” well first of all, one has to have the time and be in a certain zone to even contemplate the possibility. About a 18 months ago, a long time client, after becoming quite a story herself, said, “Sharon. You really should write that book!” I said, “You’re probably right.” and I went away and thought about it. At the time I was studying Jack Canfield’s book, Principles of Success, and the current chapter dealt with the topic of “Just go ahead and do it… what’s stopping you?” Of course “it” was whatever any reader was hesitant (a fancy word for afraid) to attempt. I decided to take the leap and called Julie, my publishing partner. At our first meeting, she told me that I could not leave the planet and take my wisdom with me, that it was my legacy. That became the tipping point for me and I indeed took the plunge.
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How does the writing process work for you? Do you schedule a time every day, work madly when inspiration hits or ?
I tend to set aside a couple of hours a day… Julie’s suggestion.. and I just start writing whatever is coming out of my head heart and fingers. No judgement, no worry of spelling or grammar… that all gets fixed in the editing process… I found that the first thing a wanted to do was write my introduction. That would always remind me why I was doing this. Then came a rough list of the Chapters. Then I plunged ahead… nothing to lose and an opportunity to have an experience. I have learned to trust the process.
What title have you released? Can you share a bit of what it is about?
“For the Love of Real Estate – Tales from the Trenches”. It’s a book with a diversity of purpose. First it is great for new or “wannabe” realtors. A dose of what’s coming and what to expect. It’s for anyone interested in what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, since any journey to success involves the same principles of commitment, handling adversity and disappointment and a huge dose of intentional personal growth. It’s for the public as well… what really goes on behind the scenes, the situations that buyers, sellers and realtors face in the drama of real estate transactions. All of this with the lessons to be gained from the true to life stories I have included.
Do you have any new books in the planning or writing stage?
I have just started work on hopefully a second book…. “More tales from the trenches”.
What would you like readers to know about you?
I am definitely in the “older generation”. I really believe age is just a number, and that one always needs to move forward, finding ways to be challenged and not “giving up”. In fact when I thought about writing a book I joked, “At my age I better hurry up.” It was actually not a joke but a statement of fact.
Why did you feel led to write this book? What do you hope readers will take away from it?
What led me to write this is dealt with above. I hope they take away a new understanding of the real estate industry, the very valuable work that good professional realtors do for their clients. I say “You will never see realtors and the world of real estate the same after you read this book.” I also hope they enjoy it and get some good laughs along the way. I try to educate and entertain at the same time.
Anything else you’d like to share?
How much I appreciate the team at Influence Publishing. Julie , Lee, Anita and Tara are totally top drawer experts and wonderful people. I have had so much help, support and encouragement of every kind from these amazing women and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. I had no idea the journey I was about to embark on and they took me by the hand as I bumbled and stumbled along….forgave my technologically challenged mistakes and confusion with grace and humour. I have learned so much from you all.