I love contracts. I like knowing what I’m obligated to and what the vendor is obligated to, in very clear terms. I’m spending someone else’s money on someone else’s property, so I want to make the right decisions and I want to be covered. PRO MEMBER CONTENT
What’s something hard to find and almost impossible to recover once lost? Your integrity. When we think about integrity, we typically see it as a trait on the same level as honesty or truthfulness. However, we could protect our integrity if we saw it as the sum of our honesty, discretion, and respect, especially in a luxury setting.
Handling mutually agreeable resolutions and amicable separations demonstrates an impressive level of professionalism and thoughtfulness; setting clear standards for how to gracefully manage transitions while prioritizing the integrity and success of the estate, the people involved, and your career.
Every Estate Manager needs a résumé that reflects the level of work they do. It should be a clear, accurate representation of operational responsibility, leadership, and professionalism. Get it right, and you’re more likely to connect with roles that suit you. Get it wrong, and you may end up in the wrong job or be ignored by agencies all together.
