With Chap Goh Mei and Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air, and it’s here in the real estate industry too as the spotlight shines on couples working as property agents or in real estate agencies here in Malaysia.
In the hectic schedules of modern times, couples who work together can spend more time with each other. However, separating one’s personal and professional lives can be tricky for some.
Here are three power couples who are enjoying success in Malaysia’s real estate industry - proving that working together with your spouse can be beneficial to your relationship and also to your career as a real estate agent or negotiator.
Desmond Tho and Janet Chong
From left: Chong and Tho hold leadership roles at Hartamas Real Estate (OUG office) as branch director and team manager respectively.
This couple first met in their schooling days and have been a couple since 1990, marking their 30th year together. When asked how being a couple in the real estate industry has helped their careers, Chong mentioned that they exchange compliments, learn and share knowledge or experiences with each other.
In the early stages of their real estate careers, they helped each other to cover viewing appointments when one is too busy with other appointments.
“We believe when a couple does the same things or is in the same industry with the same objectives and goals, they will have a better understanding. Thus, will have a better relationship” Chong said.
James Lai and Lim Bee Yam
From left: Lim and Lai have been in the industry since 2011 and are working for Property Hub.
Lai and Lim are both probationary estate agents (PEAs) and have been married since 2014, having met each other while in the real estate industry. Although it sounds misleading, PEAs are a step above the real estate negotiators and is a title given to those who have passed the initial round of written examinations but are awaiting further examinations that prelude the real estate agent title.
This dynamic duo also covers each other at times when they are busy with other appointments. Having the added backup or support means that they don’t lose out on any appointment if possible.
“We complement each other’s weaknesses - she is good at connecting with clients while I make plans and strategies for our business. We learn so much from each other and improve together. Now we are ready to venture into larger things or take up roles or opportunities that come our way,” said Lai.
Citta Cheng and Vanessa Wong
From left: Wong was introduced by Cheng to the real estate industry and both are attached to IQI Realty.
Cheng and Wong have been a couple for 10 years now and true to the term ‘power couple’, they have been through thick and thin together.
“Working as a couple will help each other to work more efficiently because we can allocate the jobs easily and have a tacit understanding” Cheng mentioned.
He then shared a challenging moment in his career when the market was soft, and there was no sale for more than six months. Thanks to Wong’s penny-pinching skills, they were able to overcome the financial hurdles of yesteryears and reach the successes that they enjoy today.
February couples package
In celebration of couples working well together and the upcoming Valentine’s Day, StarProperty is introducing a couples package this February to help you and your loved one save more together in pursuit of further success in the real estate industry.
Of course, the couples package isn’t exclusive to couples only. Refer a friend, and you too can enjoy the package value below.
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