In today's' society where information is at our fingertips, in our cars and in our face every waking second of the day, it's imperative to decide who and where we will get the information that is correct, truthful and means something to us? And in the Real Estate Industry where most of us are "Self Employed" correct information is priceless to say the least. But where are you getting your information on all of these industry changes and can you trust that info to be correct?
If you've been in the industry for any length of time you more than likely have relationships established that will last until hell freezes over. But what if the mortgage person just decided to call it a career and move to that island off the coast who knows where? I know a real estate agent that moved to the Caribbean until the market comes back to his liking. He decided not to participate in this down market, and he could afford to do so this time. He ain't back yet.
Many good solid Professionals remain in our industry and really aren't that hard to find. You'll find them doing the Lender's Reports at your Association Meeting's, on the radio, (most of them are good), and then there's always that referral thing too.
My point in all of this is this: Make sure your Professional Relationships are just that, Professional and top notch Professional to boot. Anything less is asking for frustration, baldness, ulcers, marital discord and the Giants will never win the World Series because of it.
On a serious note however, true Professionals are pretty much what's left at this point in the game and very few of them are unaware of what's going right now. The Realtors that don't associate with their peers and attend the office meetings regularly have set themselves up for great disappointment when they insist on a 15 day escrow and expect it done with out question or laughter. So protect yourself and get good honest hard working professionals in your corner. You'll be so glad you did. If you need help finding someone in your corner of the world let me know and I'll help you find someone close to you threw my network.
Wishing you the best!
Ed
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