Every day it seems to be something new. Somebody, somewhere is telling us that things are bad, as if we needed to hear it again. This somebody is bringing us down. Things are not perfect; things might have been better last week, last month, or even last year. The truth is, that life, just like the real estate market and stockmarket, is a roller coaster. There are ups, downs, highs, lows; and I can guarantee there will be days when you think you've hit rock bottom, and maybe you have. There will also be days where you are number one, and so many that are just in between.
What can you do though? Since you have no control over any market, the obvious answer is nothing. You can't fix an entire country's economy, much less the world's. You can't go back in time and stop any bubble from bursting. Worrying, stressing, and being angry, isn't going to change anything either, no matter how hard you try. If you internalize the outside negatives, they'll pull you down, and you'll only become counterproductive. What good are you to yourself, your family, and your clients if you are wallowing in negativity and anger? The stress and worry will overwhelm and consume you, and you will not be able to meet your needs, or that of your clients.
So, since you can't fix the market, even by thinking, worrying, and dwelling on it; what can you do? You can do the right thing by your clients, by your profession, and for yourself. You can stay positive, you can be ethical, and honest, you can maintain your relationships, uphold your commitments, continue to learn about your local market, support your fellow agents, make your phone calls, update your websites, and attend your open houses. If all else fails, you can take a deep breath, and realize you got through today, and you'll get through tomorrow.
Just like with horses, when the ride gets crazy, screw yourself to the saddle, and keep your head...
Take care from all of us at Horse Farm Partners!
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