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Today is the Day!

By Laura L. Bieker

Real Estate Agent with Laura L. Bieker

January 05, 2009 08:39 AM

Yes, today, the "somewhat" official first business day of the new year, is the day. It is the day to proclaim ourselves free of the negativity and challenges of last year's real estate market. Today is the day to tell the media, our buyers and our sellers, and anyone who will listen, that the real estate market is alive, well, and ready to rock.

We have lived through challenges and setbacks, upset sellers and confused buyers, agents dropping out along the way, and brokers asking us why we haven't put something on the sales board recently. We have survived the media blast (not always so kindly) about the real estate market's woes and we have worked and worked to remind everyone that all real estate is local.

So today, we start anew. January 1st may have been just days ago, and the tradition of celebrating a new calendar year occurred then. Today is the day to put the celebration, resolutions, commitments and determination to work.

Please join me in standing up a little straighter, holding our heads up a little higher, and chant together, as my Association President keeps saying "We'll be Fine in 2009".

My best to you and yours in this new year of real estate, which starts today!

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David M. Childress

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Akron, OH

I would love to be your Realtor® in Akron Ohio!

We are doing really well here in Akron, Ohio and I think 2009 will be a very good year. I tell everyone I meet.

Jan 05, 2009 08:45 AM

Linda Tremblay

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc, PA License #AB065488 - Doylestown, PA

Associate Broker - Bucks County, PA Real Estate Services

2009 is gonna ROCK!

Jan 05, 2009 08:52 AM

James Wirth

Everett, WA

I'm standing with you. WE MADE IT! Here we are at the beginning of a new year. In fact, let's stand up a little straighter every day. As Einstein said (paraphrasing), 'Time is an illusion. There is only "Now."' Here's to heads up a little higher and we ARE fine in 2009! Thanks for the post! --James Wirth

Jan 05, 2009 09:00 AM

Mike & Cindy Jones

Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage - Jacksonville, FL

Real Estate - (904) 874-0422 - Jacksonville, Fl

Yes I agree today is the first "business" day of the year. I eagerly came into the office on Friday the 2nd......I must have been the only one. Also did an open house on the 4th.....no one came.

Jan 05, 2009 09:03 AM

Maria Mastrolonardo, IL Probate Specialist

RE/MAX of Naperville & RE/MAX Enterprises - Naperville, IL

Illinois Probate Realtor

Your right...I had a closing on Friday but noone was around. Today is the start of a great year!

Jan 05, 2009 09:35 AM

Paula Reno

Astro Realty (Buyer Agency) - Cedar Lake, IN

Broker, Owner - Cedar Lake Indiana Realtor, Astro

I agree with you. My people are looking at homes and the phone is ringing. So lets all be happy this year and make Real Estate the Business to be in... Paula

Jan 05, 2009 10:04 AM

Laura L. Bieker

Laura L. Bieker - O'Fallon, MO

"Working for People on the Move"

David - glad to hear things in your area are doing well. We, too, tell everyone we talk to that this is the year, get off the dime! Thanks for your comment.

Linda - Amen to that! Thanks for stopping by.

James - love the quote! Best to you and yours this year.

Mike & Cindy - so sorry about no one at the open, bummer. I, too, worked Friday, glad to see I wasn't the only one! Thanks, and good luck in 09.

Maria - I was actually negotiating a contract Friday, glad to see you had a closing, what a great start to the new year! Thanks for your comment.

Paula - so true. Today, I LOVED my job. Happy is the word for this New Year! Thanks, and all the best!

Jan 05, 2009 12:55 PM

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