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Light Up The Dark Side

By
Real Estate Agent with Shorewest, Green Bay WI

 

                                              

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The Dark Side

Let’s face it.  The economy is a central focus.  We can’t escape it.  Certainly, media reports show the “economic downfall” as nothing less than dismal.  I concur that our economy is struggling.  In fact, in just this past month, I have personally witnessed the impact:

 

          A 2 mile stretch of beachfront homes in Florida posted with “For Sale” signs.  I felt physically ill

          after counting the first 25.   Not something a real estate agent likes to see.

 

          A family member fearing forced bankruptcy and feeling unable to sell a property without the result

          of an upside-down mortgage.  They should be relaxing in retirement.

 

          Two listing appointments in the last week with people who both need to sell their home due to job

          changes.  But can they sell in the next 5 months?

 

Use the Force

So, in all this darkness, is there any light?  Yes, but only if we concentrate and give every effort we have to do whatever we can.  Each of us is the hope…for our families, for our buyers and sellers, for our communities. 

 

Get involved in local fundraising efforts

Network to support local business

Inform buyers of available incentives

Market Realtor Association messages

Educate yourself about the market every day

 

Get out there Rebel Realtors, and make a difference. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

 

 








 

 

 

Ian Niquette
Square One Home Inspection - Markesan, WI

Beth, I really agree with you on this one. Too many peole are focused on what the media is telling us, and not trying to do anything about it. The people really need to get more involved if we want this country to pull through, and that won't happen by sitting around and watching the news all day. We need to be the instrument of change. Good observation.

Mar 08, 2009 04:36 AM