Usually this time of year I am slow and am spending much of my time trying to scrape up new business. 2008 so far has been a different story. Don't believe what the national news is telling you. My neighborhood is still moving forward and people are buying and selling. Check out the article in Money Magazine. I have seen both buyers and sellers coming out of the woodwork. With all of the foreclosures out there, investors seem to be everywhere too.

I have spent a lot of time in front of my laptop reponding to emails from clients.

They are reaching out to me.

They want to buy!

They want to sell!

Realtors, use email to your advantage. I still believe in the phone and face to face meetings, but clients are relying heavily on the Internet (I know, you are already aware of that, but are you reacting to it?)

My ramblings today are simply to say this...

 The market is as busy as you make it. Set your goals high in 2008 because people ARE buying and selling. Help your clients find the home of their dreams. Don't let the media crush your spirit. 2008 can be a banner year!

Todd Jones, Realtor, ABR, OA, SRS - Selling Scraton, Clarks Summit Real Estate