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What Happened to the Middle?

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants CA DRE #01147426

My Motto in Palm Springs Real Estate has always been "Old Fashioned Service Using New Fashioned Technology!"

Why?  Because...

Perhaps I 'm dating myself when I tell you I remember, and miss, the old neighborhood drug stores, grocery stores and meat markets. Most of all I miss the personal contact and interaction I had with everyone working there.

I remember when employees and employers actually cared for and respected each other. Employees felt safe at their jobs as long as they did their work well.

I remember taking the kids to the drive-in movies so the family could enjoy the movie together...and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. I remember when baseball and football games were affordable, and the entire family went to watch the game together. I also remember when major league players started getting agents and players started demanding rock-star salaries. Soon, only large corporations and the wealthy could afford to attend these games.

I can also remember when BIG BUSINESS started swallowing up neighborhood businesses, and soon wonderful family businesses were forced right out of business.

I miss the "old ways" of doing business, when store clerks actually wanted to assist you. I resent the fact that the MIDDLE CLASS in America has moved closer towards LOWER CLASS, and the few in UPPER CLASS are soaring higher each day!

Perhaps that's why my motto in real estate has always been twofold:

In the "People Business" since 1965

"Old Fashioned Service Using New Fashioned Technology!"

Keeping Busy and Enjoying Every Minute of it!

Life is Too Short!

IMPORTANT: If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a home, try searching properties on the same MLS Realtor’s use, or give me a call….or visit my website at Palm Springs Real Estates. I will be happy to give you or your referral my “red carpet service.” After the sale, I will send you a $50 Gift Certificate towards dinner so you can celebrate!

Brought to You By Your Favorite Realtor
Nancy Hankin

Comments(3)

Sandra White
John L Scott Real Estate - Port Townsend, WA
Experienced Residential Resale Broker

Nancy, I like your motto and the idea behind it.  You do not look old enough to have been in business anywhere near that long. 

Nov 09, 2010 01:48 AM
Jon Budish
Resident Realty - Fort Collins, CO

I can relate to your observations. It's something I noticed when traveling through different states. The restaurant selections are identical 500 miles from home, 1,000 miles. etc.

Nov 09, 2010 01:54 AM
Nancy Hankin
RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants - Palm Springs, CA

Sandra:

Good genes help!

Nancy

Nov 09, 2010 02:02 PM