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KEN'S WISH LIST FOR 2009

By Ken Tracy

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential

October 19, 2008 11:28 AM

We all hope for global peace, clean air, lower crime, etc..

It's OK to have some material wants, too.

So here is what I would like to purchase in 2009.

Ken

A Realtor you can trust.

Ken's Wish List for 2009

1. Portable Hard Drive. Western Digital WDXMS2500TN Passport 250 GB USB Portable Hard Drive

Price approximately $100. I need to back up my laptop's hard drive. Soon.

2. Global Positioning System.

Price approximately $200. I never want to ask for directions again. I would think a must for any agent.

3. Audi A6.

Price approximately $50,000. Style and class. Not too pretentious. Big enough for work. Sporty with family function. All wheel drive. I am a sucker for German engineering.

4. Home in Naperville.

Price approximately $350,000. Close to downtown. Nice size trees. Great schools. Great people.

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Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Sigmund and Steve. I have added one. See #3. A golf trip sounded nice...

Thanks for reading,

Ken

Oct 19, 2008 01:06 PM

Edward moloney

Edward Moloney Loan Officer GMH Mortgage Services - Holliston, MA

Loan Officer Providing 5 STAR SERVICE

Ken

Thanks for the post

For me it is simple I desire simplicity!! Once I reach that all other things fall into place

Oct 19, 2008 01:21 PM

Paula Swayne

Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA

Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Ken!
Isn't it amazing how, when it comes right down to it, we don't really want as much as we think we do? I love the idea of setting some goals. Our old broker use to say that he loved it when his agents would go out and buy a new car. He knew that they were going to work hard to make the car payments! If I really think about it, I like my car, my laptop, my Treo and my PC. Most of my wants are at home. I would like to take the middle out of my house (my husband says no, but I am on the five year plan to convince him what a good idea it is), paint the outside of the house and plant 2 more trees. It still inspires me to work hard!

Oct 19, 2008 01:22 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Ken, Great list except for #5. The commute would kill me, Keep up the wish list...

Oct 19, 2008 02:48 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Ken,

Watch out for the GPS. I have become so dependent on mine I take it everywhere, even when I know where I am going just in case I think of some place else to go. You know, a mental health drive or something.

I do like your list.

Oct 19, 2008 11:19 PM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Ken,

Everything on your list is attainable. Time to prioritize now and work toward obtaining one at a time. This method will give you a sense of satisfaction and the motivation to go on to the next.

Oct 19, 2008 11:57 PM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Hal, Don, Paul, Paula, and Edward. Thanks for reading.

Edward, that is very Zen of you.

Hal, I was going to let basic economics decide the order. Probably top to bottom.

Thanks again everyone,

Ken

Oct 20, 2008 01:00 AM

Scott Cowan

RE/MAX Professionals - Olympia, WA

Ken- You can merge two items on your list. Get an Audi with the built in GPS...Then you will have it with you all of the time and you cannot forget take it with you like I do! Also the advice about a vision board is so valuable. You need to create one!

Best,

Scott

Oct 20, 2008 03:18 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Scott. Good idea on the merger. I might be a little further off on the Audi. Maybe not.

Either way, I need to sell some houses!

Ken

Oct 20, 2008 05:43 AM

Carl Ostenson

Ostenson Insurance Group - Des Plaines, IL

Hey Kenny. Maybe ad a Nikki wants list and an Erins wants list too. Working to get them what they want might be more fun that actually getting stuff for yourself.

Good post.

Oct 20, 2008 07:26 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Ken, Thanks for the reminder -- I need to make a list. :-)

Oct 20, 2008 08:32 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Carl and Shirley. Thanks for reading.

Shirley, you should.

Erin and Nickie list? Hmmm. They can make one for themselves. This is mine!:)

Thanks again,

Ken

Oct 20, 2008 10:04 AM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Let's go bro...almost 100,000 points!

Oct 20, 2008 10:20 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Larry. Thanks for keeping track. I don't have anything world beating to say. Yet...

Thanks again (and I still owe you my first River Bend buyer).

Ken

Oct 20, 2008 10:42 AM

Cherimie Crane

Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Good idea..I think lists help keep us on track, even if it is a wish list. I think 2009 is going to be great!

Oct 21, 2008 12:04 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Cherimie. It will certainly be an improvement on this year. Thanks for stopping by.

Ken

Oct 21, 2008 12:43 AM

Anonymous

Paul Bummer

Hey Ken, got room for a sixth item? This, a copy of "The Secret", and, uh, oh yeah, World Peace!

Oct 21, 2008 05:10 AM

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Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Paul. Sounds like a great suggestion.

Thanks for stopping by.

Ken

Oct 21, 2008 06:33 AM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Where's your 100,000 point post???? I want to congratulate you, but I'm holding out!

Oct 23, 2008 01:55 AM

Ken Tracy

Coldwell Banker Residential - Naperville, IL

Helping clients buy and sell since 2005

Hi Larry. I kind of just dripped past it. I haven't had any inspiration the last few days.

Been busy. Golf yesterday!

Ken

Oct 23, 2008 07:19 AM

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