Today I left my brokerage for another. I left on my terms and I’ve moved over to RE/MAX Humboldt Realty. For several months I thought long and hard about the move, but now the time has come for a change.
I’ve seen lots of change through these Humboldt Real Estate eyes in last couple of years. I got into the business when the real estate market started to go south. Prices didn’t plummet in Humboldt like they did in other parts of California, but it was a noticeable drop in sales price and volume.
When I first got my license and signed up with Ming Tree GMAC there were well over 450 agents working in Humboldt, that has a population of no more than 130,000 people. Now I’ve seen the number drop to less than 340. More than 100 people left the business. Not a bad thing.
I’ve watched brokerages pair down their advertising, let agents go and I’ve watched several agents in my former company make a similar decision to move or start their own brokerage.
Now’s the time to continue building our businesses, learning to improve our communication skills, getting better at listing presentations, marketing offline as well as online. It’s time to get out there face to face with potential buyers and sellers who need our assistance. And sometimes a change is good, along with a positive attitude to succeed. Business may not be booming but it’s moving and I’m doing just fine.
So the newbie agent at Ming Tree GMAC chapter has come to a close and the more experienced full time agent ready to serve is starting a new beginning. I’m excited about the opportunities I’m moving into with this new brokerage. They’ve offered me lots of opportunities and support to help me continue to build my business. I will however always be grateful to Ming Tree for the opportunity to learn and grow into the great Humboldt Real Estate agent I’ve become.
But now it’s time to look forward and not behind. So here’s to a new beginning and great successes for you and for me.
Copyright 2009 Jessica Bigger. All Rights Reserved. *As One Door Closes, Another One Opens – A New Beginning in Real Estate*
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Here's to you, Jessica! Good luck ;)