A little over a year ago I posted here about all of the things I was grateful for. That post generated a fair amount of comments. It also introduced me to some wonderful people here on Active Rain. Today I thought I would look back and see what has changed in my life. 2008 has been one of the most challenging years that I can remember. There have been some difficult hurdles to manage. There have been some wonderful changes that I would have never imagined possible.
The housing market has been challenging. No need to go into detail here as the market has been the major topic of most blog posts for the past six months.
My broker closed his doors. I’ve posted about that previously. This has been the most challenging professional challenge that I have had to manage this year. Having to change brokers without notice is a very difficult task. The amount of changes to marketing materials alone was staggering. I’m so tired of explaining to people why I am not with my past brokerage. I am thinking that I should have written a letter and simply hand it to people when they ask “What happened? I thought you were with” It sure would have made things easier for me.
I’m in the process of getting a divorce. Enough said on this topic. We all know how difficult this can be for everyone involved.
My daughter has come to live with me. This is both a wonderful opportunity and an adjustment that has been very interesting. I am truly enjoying having both of my children living with me. I have a new found appreciation for the hard work that all single parents go through every day.
I have reconnected with several of friends from my past. This picture was taken in November
when my good friends from college and I were able to get together. It was a wonderful night and it was like we had never been apart. Good friends are truly vital and it has been great to begin to reconnect with many of mine.
I am in the process of taking my real estate brokers license exam. In 2009 I will be opening my own brokerage Classic Homes Northwest. I will finally be able to run my business my way. The business will be niche market office that will provide the absolute best in real estate services for our clients.
Many other opportunities have presented themselves and I am currently working on taking advantage of as many of them as I can. I am excited that 2009 will be a great year both for me personally and professionally.
I wish all of you the very best for the holidays and for 2009 and beyond.
Scott
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