Will You Remain Optimistic?

Treci,

A couple weeks ago I was at a birthday party of a friend and ran into an appraiser friend of mine.  As we were talking he mentioned that last year he had done 3 appraisals for foreclosures, in 5 months of this year, he had done over 80.  I view it as a bummer for those going through the foreclosure, and those professionals that know how to help people in that situation will be rewarded. 

Treci,

It is certainly a struggle to remain optimistic sometimes, but I believe if you plan on being in this business look term it's a must that you are optimistic.  One thing is for sure, buyers are still buying and sellers are still selling. 

Good and optimistic news... I'm here as a start for the "points".    Secondly... I'm here to be extremely optimistic... In a industry that has resulted in a new insurance agent being deployed to each corner, the opportunity is still there. 

Being "here for the money" is a GREAT start to creating a interest in an industry... We are all trying to make a living.  There is optimism when the initial desire to survive can be converted into depth of ability.

When foreclosures are high, move into sales to investors or new home buyers with a desire to buy a "fixer upper".   When market shift happens, look to where it is shifting and find the new angle.  

You can do it and with your faith and trust in God...  There is comfort in knowing that God even provides the needs of the sparrow.  He may allow us to go through learning curves that are tough which does not mean we are gaurenteed the financial success of Steven Jobs or Bill Gates...  Work hard, work hard and work hard... You can do it! 

I agree with Matt..... Go where the market is happening......
Currently it is going to be foreclosures..... That is where to go.......

Staying in Gods word and looking to and honoring the One to whom all things must bow is the primary reason to live..... Keep yer perseverence!!

if you became involved in real estate because you wanted a rewarding career, than if there is any way i can help you feel free to call on me. i will help if i can.

but for those who got involved in real estate because the market was active and their motives were not career oriented or they did not desire to help others, but solely saw an opportunity to make some easy money, if the must now leave the industry than so be it. 

i have been a mortgage lender since 1978 and i love what i do. i have been blessed to have a career that i so thoroughly enjoy.