I have to tell you a story about a lady that once worked for me and my wife about fifteen years ago.  She was brought up rich.  In the 1950's her dad gave her an allowance of a $100 a week.  Dad owned a steel company.  She was brought up wealthy but her fortune changed after her dad died and her husband ran the company into the ground.  At 65 she had to work to make ends meet.

She was a funny lady and sometimes she drove me absolutely crazy.  But there is one thing I did learn from her.  She used to say "if you have a mouth you have a home".  She would get people to do things for her just by asking.  What she meant was "ask"  and you have a good chance of "getting what you want".

Sure you may not get it, but I was always surprised when she had somebody we didn't even know doing her work for her.

So in this market don't be afraid of asking for a referral.  Asking for help.  Don't be afraid of telling clients and friends that this is one of the toughest real estate markets you have seen and that you can use their help.  If they hear of anybody looking to buy or sell be sure to give me a call or give them my card.  Whether you are in real estate or any business ask for help, ask for work. 

A local store in Plymouth Michigan had a great idea.  They sent out postcards.  The jist of the card was that times are tough, the economy is down, and we need your help.  So when you need that special gift for somebody stop in at Gabriela's  in Plymouth Michigan.  A great little store doing the right thing.  Asking for business from their customers.  If you need a little something stop in.   322 S. Main (734) 455-8884. 

I don't know the owners of this company, I have shopped there once or twice.  But I am glad to promote their business.  They asked for help.  They will never know that I did this but the best good deed is when you help somebody out just because.  Pass it along.  Promote a local busines just because!

Ask for business!

So if you are looking for Plymouth Real Estate, Wayne County Real estate, Or Metro Detroit real estate give me a call at (313) 310-9855 or email me at info@RussRavary.com  I'll work hard to find you a home that fits your dreams and needs of your family.

Have a great day.    Russ Ravary