Having just returned from my company's national convention, I got a real life look at just how local real estate conditions are. We had nearly nine thousand agents from all over the U.S. and Canada, and I spoke to dozens from all different areas to get a feel for how the national figures are comprised, and more importantly, I saw how local economic conditions drive home sales.
Local powers need to be aware that it is the time to market the areas for new business and make the area more attractive economically to do business through lower tax structures for industry and small businesses. The Charleston area has done a fantastic job of this. We have attracted huge industry and new entrepeneurs for startups through offering the conditions and quality of life infrastructure and a willing and able right to work state to back it up. I saw a direct correlation between home sales and purchase and industry's ability to do business in a more narrow profit margin world. We are thriving because we offer what people want. So, my advice to those in all business, and even those who are retired, is to get involved in your community. You and I make a difference when we pressure those who represent us to make it easier for workers work in a field. This is not a pro union or no union writing. It is a statement that is pretty easy to back up, though. Charleston opened up lower tax structures, and offered a willing workforce, and bam! New industry and retired citizens flocked to us. So, think about how you can help make your area easier to do business in, and your local real estate will improve, as well as all economic indicators. Now, get to work!
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