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The Two Markets: Canada & the US - Gananoque/Kingston/1000 Islands

By Susan Emo

Real Estate Agent with Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage

May 25, 2008 06:41 AM

~Gananoque/Kingston/1000 Islands

Some of you are in very difficult markets right now, facing many shortsales etc. We've been through it too and I promise you, it will get better. It always does. But, for the short term it is tough to keep it together sometimes.

Our market is quite strong currently and for that I am thankful. I am actively building my business by referral and putting my trust in them for when the difficult times head north (which they will).

What are you doing to counter act this downturn in your business? Or, are you having a downturn at all? I am hoping to learn from you and what you have put in place.

Good luck to you all and may you not only survive this year but that you will be great in 2008!

Susan Emo

www.SusanEmoSellsHomes.com

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Konnie Mac McCarthy

MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD

Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

So, you've been through this and back...that is encouraging...I am just trying to diversify, and adjust to where the business is, like short sales, foreclosures...and the like...hoping that in the end, things will improve...

May 25, 2008 06:50 AM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Ted Mackel

Keller Williams Realty Simi Valley - Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley Real Estate Agent

Welcome to Activerain. Congratulations on your first post. That is a great way to start. Make sure to get around and check out other blogs so you can cut the learning curve!

May 25, 2008 06:51 AM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Susan Emo

So sorry to see you've not been active here in the Rain for 8 years now - you ok?

Sep 19, 2021 10:04 AM

Dorene Shirley

The Mortgage & Property Connection - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley Real Estate

Welcome to the Rain, make sure that you browse the site and become familiar with everything this site has to offer. The more you browse the more you will learn. I have found this site to be really helpful to me. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me, I will do whatever I can to help.

http://www.Doreneshirley.com

May 25, 2008 10:40 AM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Susan Emo

Dorene Shirley It's been 10 years since you've been active in the Rain - hope you're well :)

Sep 19, 2021 10:05 AM

Keith Elliott Jr

KEIRE Realty Group - Manassas, VA

Principal Broker/Owner

Hello Susan,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

May 25, 2008 03:23 PM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Susan Emo

Hi Keith Elliott Jr It's been 3 years since you've been active here in the rain. Hope all is well :)

Sep 19, 2021 10:06 AM

P G

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

I see that you are new to Active Rain and I just wanted to welcome you. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do and that you find it a great resource.

May 26, 2008 12:47 AM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Susan Emo

Hi Peg Gilliland I see it has been 10 years since you've been active here in the Rain. I hope all is well with you :)

Sep 19, 2021 10:07 AM

Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Konnie - stay positive and you'll survive!

Ted, Doreen, Keith and Peg - thank you for your kind welcome to Active Rain. I am excited about this forum and I know I'm going to find it invaluable. There is knowledge in these numbers and I also great support from what I've read so far.

May 26, 2008 01:27 PM

Larry Estabrooks

Independent Real Estate Agent - Moncton, NB

100% representation means NEVER DUAL AGENCY !

Hello Susan and welcome to the Active|Rain community.
Now that you've written your first post, I'm inviting you to join an active|rain group with of your fellow Canadian REALTORS^® , the Canada, eh group - http://activerain.com/groups/Canada.

And please include any of your posts with a Canadian angle by also posting them to the group.
(no properties for sale please, listings should be posted to Localism.com). Take you time and find your niche in blogging.

When I login to ActiveRain.com I always check the Canada, eh group first to read the Canadian perspective since Canadian bloggers are so much easier to find on the group home page.

And if you decide to join the Canadians - Welcome!

Larry, group founder and moderator

Jun 03, 2008 11:01 AM

Andrew Haslett

Van Warren Home Inspections, NAHI CRI - Fort Knox, KY

Heartland of Kentuckynulls, Best Home Inspector

Susan, it's interesting to look back at AR members early posts. And, here I find that the economy was front-and-center of your mind. What have you found now that nearly two years have passed?

Apr 03, 2010 02:18 PM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Andrew - what a great idea to go back to the earlier posts . . . I'm going to join you in that idea. Two years on I've found that my area/market didn't really get hit. My community is a self-sustaining community meaning not dependant on the same things other towns and cities need. We have 5 hospitals, 3 universities/colleges, a military base, several prisons etc. We don't go thru the highs nor do we suffer the lows of the market.

I am finding that the Realtors who don't change with the times are being left behind. The business is changing rapidly and I'm excited about our future. 2010 I've had my best 1/4 ever!!!

Thanks for stopping in.

Apr 25, 2010 01:19 PM

Eric Michael

Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI

Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Susan, I hope you don't find it creepy that I went alllll the way back to your first blog to read it. It's not the typical "this is my first blog" post. Good job!

Aug 16, 2012 09:53 AM

Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Eric - on AR I don't mind at all!!! I remember how nervous I was to hit that Submit button the very first time and then sat waiting to see if anyone read it. To get a response in less than 10 minutes had me whoo hoo'in big time! I might have to go 'creeping' around some of our EVAC posts :)

Aug 16, 2012 10:10 AM