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Like many other “old-timers, I have a tendency to look back with tremendous fondness at the “Glory Days” of real estate.
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81 Comments on Looking back at the “Glory Days” of real estate is counterproductive.
Especially in this business--it's an ever moving field and we have to stay on top of the changes and adjust. If not, you fall to the way side.
Richard,
I haven't been in the business long enough to know about the "glory days". But everything in business is cyclical. There are highs and lows constantly. We are experiencing a low right now, but that low will not last forever.
I call them "old school" realtors. Here's to hoping they retire soon....
These are the good ole days!! Real estate has never been more rewarding that it is now. I far prefer today's market over the boom.
The good old days when I actually got to sell real estate instead of stare at a computer portal....
I never went through those old glory days, since I didn't start until 2007. I feel like I am right now coming into my first glory days. I've never been as active as I am now. It's starting to look really good, from my perspective!
Hi Richard, I agree! My broker refers to those times as the days of order taking. Fortunately I got into this business after that and had to learn the hard way. Consequently, I am doing nearly the best in my market.
Regardless of your past, it's your attitude that propels your altitude. My motto is control the controllables and be ready to adapt as the landscape changes.
If that's a current picture you look to young to be calling yourself an "old-timer":)
It is definitely unproductive living in the past but it can afford you experience for the future. Living in the now is definitely a healthier attitude.
Richard,
My response was so long that I turned it into a post. The Glory Days were great but there are more Glory Days today and in the future.
I think many of us look back on many things as the Glory Days. They often become better with memory than they were at the time. Live in the moment.
Hi Richard, Very true post. We must learn something new every day. It is impossible to stay in the same place. We are either progressing or falling behind. Many of the people talking about the past are not moving ahead.
Those of us who jumped in 2006, 2007 and later are really the lucky ones, we never had it easy.
Hi Richard! Cue the music....."These ARE the good old days!" My business was thriving last year despite our slow market. I hope for a better one for all of us this year and many years to come. I will be listing 2 homes today due to some mailers I sent out last week. I think you can use old methods and create new glory days. Great post!
You summed it up. It is what it is. You have to adapt or retire.
I have to agree with you but at least back then I spent more time working with people than staring at a computer screen.
Like I always say....Improve, renew, and move forward!