Who Moved My Cheese?

Have you read Spencer Johnson’s iconic fable, “Who Moved My Cheese?” It’s a successful book because of its simple yet very profound message: change is inevitable and our response to it determines our fate.

The fable is about four characters who live in a maze. They all love cheese, and one day, the cheese disappears. The characters in the story respond differently to the change they encounter. Two of the characters, Hem and Haw, cling to their past and fear the unknown. But, Sniff and Scurry quickly adjust, explore new tunnels, and find new cheese!

The question we all must ask ourselves is, will we remain trapped in denial when change occurs, or will we embrace change and discover new opportunities? Will we refuse to move on or will we grow and rediscover our adventurous spirit?

Our industry is facing change. The National Association of Realtors has put in place a new rule prohibiting offers of compensation on an MLS. The new rule allows listing brokers and sellers to continue to offer compensation for buyer broker services, but such offers cannot be communicated via an MLS. Also, the new rules require a buyer to sign a written agreement with an agent before touring a home. As always, agent compensation for home buyers and sellers continues to be fully negotiable.

For more information about the rule changes, click on the links below:

• Home Sellers: Here’s What You Need to Know
• Homebuyers: Here’s What You Need to Know

Change is nothing new in our profession. We adapt all the time to changing markets, changing technology, changing laws, rules and regulations. But, the one thing that doesn’t change is how we represent you.

At Hawaii Life, our mission is to represent your best interests with expertise, integrity, and personalized service. Not to mention a whole lot of aloha spirit.

So yes, our “cheese” may be moving, but our mindset and commitment to best practices and extraordinary service has not.

What about you? Do you find yourself in the flux of change? If so, take heart from the following quotes and go find some new cheese!