The World Is A Better Place Because Of Judy Nice…
And many of us are better people because of having known her. This past Sunday, Judy, my good friend, broker, mentor and all around idol passed away after a 5 year bout with cancer. If you ever wonder if one person can make a difference or if the little things that you are doing today add up to something worth while down the road, all you have to do is know Judy and you know that this is true.
In real estate she was ‘the man’. No one knew more than Judy including the good old boys that seem to run most of the offices in this area. They all listened when Judy spoke and many of them defered to her for answers on questions that were beyond their abilities. If you ever got into a dispute with another party, having Judy at the table and on your side was worth everything. We had a party for Judy back in November of last year for everyone to share with her how much she has meant to them. There were some crazy stories that came up about Judy and how she goes to bat for the agents that work for her. One agent had a crazy client make a death threat against her. Judy called the guy up and told him to watch his back because she would be sure to get him first. They never had an issue with the guy again. 
Throughout her almost 40 year career in Real Estate Judy never stopped learning and being curious about what was going on in the industry, how were others succeeding and how could she bring these things to her agents to help them succeed as well.
But Judy’s greatness was not just professional, it was who she was as a person and what she stood for. She had a very strong faith and spiritual practice which gave her an inner strength that radiated into everything that she did. She had been through the rough stuff and come out okay on the other side. Her door was always open and you could talk to her about anything. Often times she could relate to exactly what you were going through. She would be there to support you as you struggled through, and she always had faith in you that you would make it to the other side. Stacey, her daughter, told one of the doctors recently that she was an only child, but that her mother had many children. Weather it was her extended family, agents in the office, or just people that she knew in her life, Judy impacted all of us as we grew into the people we are today. Stacey we all thank you for your graciousness in sharing your mother with us as openly as you did.
So know that you too can have an impact on someone else’s life each day. I do believe that we are all put here for a reason, sometimes you just don’t know it until after the fact.
1 Comment
Leave a Comment
Signup to receive Nicole's blog posts via email weekly:
Other Posts
It’s Okay For Things To Be Different
I often find myself comparing things. I compare my business this year to years past.I compare my health and fitness to where I was 10 years ago.I compare how I show up and experience different life events. On the one hand – it makes perfect sense. Our brains crave predictability. It calms our nervous system.…
I Used To Be So Afraid Of This…
I used to dread client conversations. Especially pricing conversations with sellers in a softer market, like we are in right now. I was afraid of letting them down. It came up this week with a new listing. They bought at the height of the market in 2022. Today’s prices are lower than that. How do…
What If Your Income Didn’t Depend On The Market?
There are multiple markets occurring right now – in the same cities, on the same streets. Sellers are experiencing it one way. Buyers are experiencing it another. And agents? All over the board. Same market. Completely different results. So what’s the difference? What you believe. What you look for. And how you show up. Two…
Permission To Fall Apart: The Truth About Resetting Your Energy
What if your next breakthrough is on the other side of your next melt down? There’s a side to energy and mindset work that no one talks about. Most teachings only talk about being positive. As in – ignore whatever you truly feel and pretend everything is amazing in hopes that you eventually believe it.…
I Stopped Waiting For The World To Change… That’s When Everything Did
I cringe when I look back at the things I used to believe about my business. Things like: For a long time, I believed these things were true, and out of my control to change. Until I learned how powerful energy and mindset are when applied to business. Here’s what my business looks like now…
I’m The Agent Who…
How you finish that sentence predicts your year. What you say creates your story, which becomes your belief. It determines your results and your experience of the world. The things you focus on, how you chose to view them – it’s all part of the recipe that creates your life. Some of you are reading…
When The World Gets Noisy
Markets like thismake or break agents. Now, more than ever, your success is determined by – What you believe – How you show up – Owning your value. Are you just trying to make it work with everything going on in the world? Hoping to find clients with the courage to move? Or Are you…
3 No Cost Ways To Attract Clients
This week we are going tactical. Good energy gets you in the right space to work with clients. But how do you actually find them? Here are my top 3: When we are slow, it’s easy for our confidence to dip, and when that happens we hibernate. Just like the flowers in spring, it’s time…
I See Your Doubt, A Message To My Younger Self
The year has officially begun. New listings are popping up everywhere. I haven’t sold anything yet. It’s common for my year to start a little slow. My business typically ramps up in April. In the past, my confidence would tank as I compared myself to others. This year is different. Some of this comes from…
The Neuroscience Behind Proof It’s Working
I’ve been talking a lot about finding Proof That Things Are Working in your daily life. Deliberately looking for moments where things are working out has a powerful effect on your energy, mindset, and the results you achieve. And it is backed by neuroscience. When we look for the good, it trains your brain what…
Always rreefsihng to hear a rational answer.