Passaic County Board of Realtors - 100 years of great service to our communities

On Friday January 30th the Passaic County Board of Realtors celebrated it's Centennial Anniversary at a Gala Event at the Westmont Country Club in Woodland Park NJ. Prudential Damiano Realty's own Jo-Anne Mitchell was installed as President of the board. Here is a video of Jo-Anne's speech taken by my colleague Lucia Gagnon. Congratulations Jo-Anne, I'm sure you'll do a terrific job as President!! Here's the text of Jo-Anne's speech....filled with encouragement and hope for the future. The Passaic County Board of REALTORS® is constantly improving on the solid foundation that has been built for us and we will continue to expand our knowledge and options into our next century. We have such a unique local board and the benefits we offer our members are outstanding. We go above and beyond what most REALTORS® expect at the local level. Tomorrow it will be twenty years since I’ve started in the business and if it wasn’t for my love of roller coasters, I would not be here today. Selling real estate is just like riding a roller coaster; there are twists and turns, ups and downs. Every roller coaster ride is different and always exciting. Every real estate transaction is always different and always exciting. We just need to remember to have fun selling real estate. No matter what the economy is, there is always opportunity in real estate. We just have to prepare and work a little harder than we have been used to in finding it. Remember that all real estate is local and we as REALTORS® have to be optimistic if we want to succeed. Owning a home is still a great long-term investment. Shortly after the Wall Street Crash of 1929, optimism persisted; John D. Rockefeller said that “These are days when many are discouraged…... Prosperity has always returned and will again.” We will be just fine in ’09! With the tireless efforts of everyone working together, we will continue to be an incredible association. I am thrilled to serve as your President and proud to share in moving our organization into its next century. Jo-Anne Mitchell 2009 President Passaic County Board of REALTORS®