How does the old saying go?  "Familiarity breeds contempt." Oh, this couldn't be more true.  This time of year, its pretty much human nature to be thinking about the New Year...things you'd like to change, things you hope for, resolutions, new business plans, etc..

How about a change of atmosphere?  Are you considering this, even in the back of your mind?

I speak from experience here folks.  It can be the most invigorating, motivating experience EVER!  It is also frightening.  Yes, change is scary.  But again, speaking from experience here, some folks fear change so much that they would rather stay in the same environment, regardless of how CRAPPY it may be, than make a change.

And why do we automatically look at change a some sort of

scary monster we like to keep locked away in the closet?   

Change can be positive.  "Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine.  ~Robert C. Gallagher" 

Well, OK...here's a few better ones:

"The only difference between a rut and a grave is their dimensions.  ~Ellen Glasgow"

"Our only security is our ability to change.  ~John Lilly"

"When you are through changing, you are through.  ~Bruce Barton"

Don't get me wrong, in this market, change is NOT the magic elixer.  My sales were lower than usual last year (2007) at my old brokerage.  My sales were still lower this year (2008) than I would like at my new brokerage (though by less).  It doesn't work like that magic Genie lamp;  come to new office, rub new desk and poof: AMAZING BUSINESS!

But change can provide many a good thing, such as a fresh perspective, new found strength, a reason to get up in the morning, new people with new ideas or old ones.

Here's the bottom line for me; I spent TWO YEARS agonizing over a switch to a new brokerage.  TWO YEARS, with contempt you wouldn't believe at my situation and my company.  Some of it justified, and yes, a lot more that just grew and grew because of my anger at being in a place that I was no longer happy.  I finally had to conviction to make the move.

Since then I have found a broker that inspires me everyday, training that kicks butt, new friends, and opportunities to new and exciting real estate business.

Long story short, if you are looking to make more money, better yourself, be a better Realtor...better take a look inside first.

If you are tired of wallowing in crap, just because its more comfortable than the thought of change, take a leap of faith.  "Change always comes bearing gifts.  ~Price Pritchett"

Kelley A. Weimer, a house "SOLD" name!

Country Mile Realtors

www.buypreblecounty.com

Professional real estate services for Preble County Ohio,

including Eaton, West Alexandria, Lewisburg and Lake Lakengren.