EDITOR’S NOTE: Charles and his lovely wife work the real estate market of Las Vegas. It is only natural for him to think about some of the most high-rolling and passionate people in the business as the greatest. That being said, as he explains - - that alone is not enough. Here’s Charles:

To be the greatest real estate agent (or anything else for that matter), it has to be your true passion. Whether is helping people find a great deal on a home or being the greatest golfer in the world, you have to have a genuine passion for the subject. Take a look at any exceptional athlete, business man or real estate agent, and you’ll find a driving passion behind their success as well as a firm commitment to excellence and integrity.

A good example would be real estate entrepreneur Donald Trump. While a lot of controversy surrounds him, he is unequivocal in his stance that investing in real estate is one of the smartest things anyone can do. Real estate development is his passion and he has been very successful at it for the last several decades with projects in several US vacation destination cities like Las Vegas as well as other major cities around the world. That passion combined with great business acumen has turned him from a run-of-the-mill real estate mogul into a world wide recognized brand.

Could he be the greatest real estate developer in the world? If you ask “the Don”, I’m sure he’d agree. With real estate holdings all over the world, a popular television show and busy speaking schedule, he could make a strong case as one of the greatest real estate developers in the world. But being passionate about a subject isn’t enough.

Other traits commonly shared by very successful people are a vast amount of knowledge and confidence. Both are critical to be successful. Lastly there is one more important characteristic, especially in a field like real estate where your reputation is paramount. This is of course, having integrity. Having integrity in all aspects of your professional and personal life is one of the greatest assets you can have and will help you become successful.

Whether or not you become the greatest in your field is up to you!