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Dealing with a soft market

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Real Estate Agent with VISION REALTY WINDSOR INC. Brokerage

Well the new year has begun and as usual windsor is quite a mixed bag. It is one of the best times to invest in real estate in Windsor, Ont. Canada which is awesome. With the best prices on homes in Canada and low mortgage rates how can you go wrong. Unfortunately many windsorites are very negative and don't see how bright our future is. Ah Change, something most hate but life is all about change. Embrace it, love it, roll with it and life is grand. Resist it, curse it and life bites. When will people learn.

So much to look forward to. We are in the best business ever. With all its challenges it gives us a lifestyle most only dream of.  The ability to work when we want to and create as much income as we desire while working with great people. People are great unless they're not (to write like Dr. Seusse) and to serve the public is such a privilege. With a soft market 2007 was still my best year yet and I see 2008 even better. It has been great getting into the real estate business while it is down. You learn so much from the down turn that can only benefit during good times. Many who got in during the better market are struggling with the changes today. Back to basics, staying in touch with past clients, asking for the referral, and steady advertising have helped me keep my business strong. Many stay away from working with buyers but in this market you have to do the work to stay busy and get "paid".

Good market or Down market the future is always bright for hardworking Realtors. People are always buying and selling. When we strive to be the best we can be, we are bound to succeed.

HAPPY 2008 AND MAY IT BE PROSPEROUS FOR ALL

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Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552
Jeanette, the one thing markets don't like is uncertainty.  The real reason the housing market is soft, other than the drying up of the credit pool, is that people don't have any confidence in where the economy will be in the near future.
Jan 15, 2008 03:21 AM
Vance Shutes
Real Estate One - Saline, MI
Your Saline, MI Real Estate Connection

Jeanette,

With an upbeat attitude like yours, you'll be sought after in your marketplace.  Thanks for writing about the positive going on in our region!

Jan 15, 2008 03:30 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Jeanette, great attitude. Can't imagine why anyone would want to avoid buyers. They're wonderful and so excited. Nothing like handing over those keys to a happy home buyer.

Now's the time for all the home buyers to buy while the gettin is good and the interest rates are low.

It sounds like you are a go getter...that's what it takes and loving the business, of course.

Much luck to you!!!

Jan 17, 2008 02:42 PM