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Morning Thoughts while Working Out in Katy

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Morning Thoughts while Working Out in Katy

 

I have changed my workout schedule to separate cardio exercise from  free weights. I now hit Lifetime Fitness in Katy 5-6 times per week instead of every other day. I now have lots of time to think while working out. My mind drifted to the Zillow buying Trulia deal announced this week. I am not sure what I think of this whole situation. What are your thoughts? Good or bad? What impact will this have in the long run on Active Rain?

 

I have been involved in acquisitions during my career and I have had several friends and acquaintances also have this experience which is usually not much fun. Typically the company buying the other entity says stuff like there will be no changes. This situation usually lasts at most 6 months when they announce a strategic change of direction. Executives at the company which has been bought are usually gone from their jobs in less than one year. These are my observations.   

 

Morning Thoughts while Working Out in Katy

 

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Morning Thoughts while Working Out in Katy

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Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

First of all, great job with your regular exercise program. Healthy and smart you. As for the merger, I am going to stay focused and continue to be the hyper-local agent who blogs using long-tail searches. I'm philosophical about it and figure "what will be, will be..." 

Aug 02, 2014 01:02 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Bob-That mirrors what I saw in the corporate world too. Always found it better to be with the acquiring company as opposed to the acquired. Training for a marathon?

Aug 02, 2014 01:49 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Bob. Good for you on the workout regime. As for the aquistion, my experience is like yours. That said, we'll see about the impact which is not as critical as it would be if I were working for AR.

Aug 02, 2014 01:51 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Thank all of you for your comments. There will be changes to AR in my opinion. I will not sweat what will happen but numerous of these managers and above in the taken over organizations need to dust off resumes very quickly! 

Aug 02, 2014 03:09 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I really don't think the acquisition is something that is going to hurt us overall.  

Aug 02, 2014 04:20 AM
Harrison K. Long
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney

It's OK that Zillow is buying Trulia.  That's part of the new reality in real estate and the representation process for buyers, sellers, and investors. 

Zillow is really a real estate agent advertising company, and that's the source of most of its revenue.

Real estate pros need to check out Z and T on a regular basis and see what our friends and clients and looking at - and information that can help us, such as communities, schools, maps, zones, etc.

Aug 02, 2014 07:28 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

I have had the same thoughts... no one knows for sure.  I know it's coming but I'll hope for the best!

have a great night

Rob

Aug 02, 2014 08:38 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob, I find it ironic that a company who has not made a profit was only able to BS investors into spending lots of money is being acquired for $3.5billion... call me crazy but I bet you that Warren Buffet is laughing at this transaction:)), Endre

Aug 02, 2014 04:37 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I should be following your workout program. My doctor just told me to do more weight bearing exercise.

All of us will be watching the results of the Zillow acquisition.

Aug 02, 2014 11:31 PM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Bob

I too think overall this will not be a good thing. Already with the crazy new allowed points, all the subtle design changes, some good some not so good, I get a bit dizzy. I am going to not think about it and continue doing what I have done. Time will sure tell, cheers cvc

Aug 03, 2014 12:55 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

I have mixed feelings about it but frankly miss the days when AR was owned by the guys that started the whole thing. We were a family, now with all these corporations taking over, I am not sure where it is going.....................

Aug 03, 2014 06:19 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

I have not written anything about this yet as I am not sure what I think. Not sure if it will affect us or if a lot of employees will lose jobs. 

Aug 03, 2014 08:02 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Bob,

 I am not sure about this at all...most of the data that is so way off when people tell me about is

Aug 03, 2014 09:34 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Bob, time will tell about this merger.i walk two miles every day, and need to start on my weights daily.

Aug 03, 2014 12:25 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

That is so true Bob.... I can only see layoffs on the horizon. Poor guys.

Aug 03, 2014 12:29 PM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Bob, congratulations on your exercise program.  Like others have said,  not sure how the changes will effective us all.  I also want to comment on the lovely photo you posted. Is this tree in your area?

Aug 03, 2014 05:58 PM
Whitney Watson
First Heritage Mortgage - Henrico, VA

Bob-Kudos to your for getting your workouts in regularly. As far as the zillow-trulia merge, I'm not sure what to expect. 

Aug 04, 2014 06:33 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Bob, you're a machine, it's so nice to hear that your working out 5-6 times a week.  Just taking control of things that you can control. Keep up the great work. 

Aug 04, 2014 09:20 AM
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