What Makes The Millennial Generation Run?

Sandra Paulow I have encountered many of these types in real estate when the milleniums were just born.  There are today and always will be the bottom feeders and those who expect something for nothing.  This is not an exclusive trait of the millennials, as it applied to so many.  If you check out some of the millennial real estate agents that are succesful, you will find that many are great people.  We met a whole bunch of them last week in Boston. And we were delighted for them and with them.

Gene Riemenschneider I agree with you, and we love working out of our home.  A

Pamela Seley, REALTOR® I understand their suspicion of salespeople, because they have done their homework and they are not sure the agents have done theirs.  There is nothing worse than an agent who does not have their facts down pat.  That is were the suspicion arises.  The luxury industry is spending money to make sure their salespeople know everything there is to know about their products.  

We were all driven by a work ethic, and many forgot about life balance.  I have known people who don't see their kids until the weekend...yes, they are doing it all for the kids, but no real time.   I think we can learn about limits and boundaries. A

Tammy Lankford thanks for piping in.  Like you, I think this is a great generation, and your daughter is making you and herself proud.  Love how she is managing her ambition, and glad that her family is of utmost importance to her.

Christopher Winkler I agree with you on many of these monikers.  However, it is easier to think in terms of labels providing that one understands no one size fits all.  Both Ron and I have always thought that the labels make us more divisive rather than respectful of each other.  We stopped our LA times subscription when the paper showed Tiger Woods embracing his African American father, and his Thai American mother.  What the hell did that mean.  I never thought of my father as my Russian American father, or my mother as my French Amercan mother.  I agree we are all humans, but as humans we naturally classify.., sadly even an unclassification is a classification.  Thanks for the comment. A

Jan Green that is exactly why we would never live in a 55 plus community.  I want to know what is happening with the whole population.  So glad that you are delighted with your 3 daughters, as I am sure they are with you.  Every millennial we have met , we have liked and each one has been a delight to relate to, exactly as you described.  They are teaching us that life is more than chasing that elusive dollar, we all need balance.  Thanks for you comment. A

Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor lovely area where you grew up.  We moved from Napa after 6 years there from LA.  We missed the ocean and the weather, and we are now living in the Santa Barbara area.  I understand why this generation wants what they want, and thank you for your comment.

Jim Miner What a great analogy, and I agree with you.  Labels are a never ending occupation in marketing.  Both your kids are doing well, which definitely dispels all the negative myths about millennials.  I remember so many parents that worry about how their kids will turn out, only to find that they are just fabulous the way they are.

Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR and I am sure there will be more changes.  All in all this has been a time of many changes on many aspects of life and how we see others.  Like with all change, there has been resistance, and we are hoping for the best.  Thank you for taking the time to comment. A

Diana Dahlberg thanks for your comment.  I am glad to hear your kids are doing well, and I think they are on to something very special.  We all know the old adage, all work and no play  makes one very dull.

Troy Erickson I agree with you, and the corporations are relooking at their values and how to accomodate this new generation, and I am delighted that it is happening.  It is a hot topic!  Thanks for your comment. A

Jeff Dowler CRS 

You make an excellent point.  I think those 15 years were chosen due to the birth rate.  Personally, I don't like to be lumped in any categories, some of our dominant core value agree with this generation.  

On  your asking how they prefer to communicate, many would say "texting" as you see from some of the comments.  I have seen them communicate directly using speech, with personally written thank you notes, email, etc.  They are redefining the way businesses run to allow people to have spare time.  This is intself is a huge contribution.  All in all we have faith in this group, we met quite a few who are in real estate thriving in the high 6 figures as their income.  They are doing plenty right.  A