There was once a well off Real Estate agent (agent hopper) who was prospering and decided to have fun. There was another Real Estate agent (agent ant) who thought it prudent to keep working and save for a rainy day.
Both went about their business and did very well until
the economy crashed and Real Estate took a fall.
Agent hopper took note of this and decided that when he was finished having fun, going on vacation, and getting a much needed rest from all his previous hard work and gain, he would once again throw himself into the mix and make money.
Agent ant thought...ahhh the worst has happened and the day has finally come and we must work harder to get through this season. Both went about their beliefs in business.
Agent ant had put away extra funds, maintained his knowledge bank by attending classes, was active in his community, kept himself current, and continued to network. He managed to search out and find leads, opportunities, and even new things he has never done so as to keep busy. He knew he had to have a business to stay in business. He answered his phone and put in long hours.
Agent hopper decided to go on as many vacations as he could as prices were falling and because they would never be this low again. One trip after the other, fun and excitement, day after day knowing that he would go back to work soon enough. BUT, until then, he was going to enjoy himself and worry about business later. He was a good agent and he always knew how to make money. His voice message handled all incoming inquiries.
Now the economy had a mind of its own. It was changing and developing into something that no one had ever seen before. The public was not the same either because they... too were suffering from unemployment and not being able to pay their bills. Business as usual changed for everyone. Where would they find help during these trying times. Who would they turn to?
Agent ant decided to learn about short sales, loan modifications, property management, foreclosures and was happy to keep busy, still earn a living and help others through these tough times. People took note of this and often consulted with him during these confusing times.
Agent hopper complained that this shouldn't be happening. He called everyone he knew and told them how bad things were and how they had gotten out of hand. He continued to take his phone messages at the end of the day or next day. He only responded to people who could make him a quick buck. Anything that involved too much effort or change that didn't make a lot of money, he let go of.
ONE DAY.......they ran into each other at the courthouse. Agent hopper was paying a traffic ticket and Agent ant just attending a Real Estate auction on the courthouse steps where he handed out his flyers.
Agent ant said he was very busy, making a lot of contacts, exploring new ways to do business and was ready to jump in any direction as soon as the market settled. Meanwhile, he was getting by.
Agent hopper said things were slow and he was having a tough time and was thinking of getting into something else. Everything has changed. Real Estate is dying and I do not know what to do.
THE ANT OR THE GRASSHOPPER?
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