I have been in the real estate profession over 10 years, and I try never to forget that it is a great privilege to be chosen to be a part of such an important transition in a person's life. This transition very often involves the most highly valued asset in one's financial portfolio, as well as the most highly valued personal asset: where a family has been raised, holidays have been spent and many of life's profound memories have taken place. It is always, always a privilege.