John: It will be a great year! We just need to make it day way! All The Best ~
John, I agree, this is a game of perserverence right now. As a friend of mine said recently, put on a helmet because it's going to get a little rough.
John - 2010 is poised for those ready to make an impact. Thanks for your writing!
-Phil Graves-
utahbuyeragent.com
We know that 2010 is our best year to come EVER EVER.....and are ramping up to prepare for it....!
John, I think you are right. Our Association recently went up on dues to compensate for the loss of members. Those same losses have been realized in the number of real estate licenses issued and has also impaced on our MLS. There are still new agents getting into the business everyday, but if those of us who have experience are having trouble in the current economy, the question is how long can a new agent hang on before they just have to give up. I think most of them are hanging onto the hope that you have so well explained, things are going to get better and there is less competion.
People will adjust to the economy of 2010 because they really have very little choice. When people realize the market of a few years ago is gone and will not be seen for a very long time, they will adjust. I think that Buyers and Sellers will realize that waiting a few more months is really not going to make that much difference.
Our association dues went up this year, also, in an effort to replace the revenue lost when so many agents gave up the ghost.
John, from the vantage point of September, what kind of year do you now believe it has been?
John, your points are valid. Let's see what happens and here's to a prosperous 2010. Have a good Holiday!