We are all part of history.
During these historic times we are reminded (or should be reminded) of the vital role we all serve as members of our community, professionals in our industry and as citizens of our great country. We all have a vital role and contribute to a successful society. It has never been more evident than during these most challenging times that have affected so many in such profound ways...rich and poor, middle class, all races, all industries, so many communities in so many ways.
On the eve of this most historic and monumental transfer of power, we should be humbled and inspired to expect great things of our leaders, great answers to our questions and great solutions to our problems - but not without demanding greatness from ourselves first!
An airline pilot showed us how a calm and steady approach, with an unselfish commitment to protect the people who need us the most, can bring people together in prayer and in spirit to help someone in need.
Each of us has within us something to give. Let us share ideas, best practices and extend an open hand to help those among us who need it most and in the process, we can realize that we are all so interdependent. We need each other for the market to get back on track. None of us can make a difference alone but each of us working together makes ALL the difference.
As Barack Obama assumes his role in history and looks for ways to lead us through the changing landscape, let us reflect on how, in whatever small way we can, how we can make a difference, how we can help people and help each other make good decisions about building our communities, building our neighborhoods and our businesses.
As a leader in our organization, I look to so many all around me for guidance, support, ideas and mostly for the courage to find a way to help as many people as I can. Helping people buy and sell homes affects people in profound ways and will affect the spirit of our community. Helping you find a way to develop your business affects us all, especially our communities.
We spoke about the ‘stats' - the numbers in the Baltimore market area last week at our State of Real Estate event. There is no doubt that we have strong fundamentals in our market, but do we have the courage, do we have the vision and do we have the ‘heart' to lead so others will follow. I say that there are lions among us and 50 years of active practitioners in our association that prove to me that together we can overcome anything.
Let us look to each other for support and encouragement. Let us demonstrate our professionalism, creativity and commitment to the highest standards of practice everyday. And for our newly elected President, let us be part of history and not mere observers.
All the best to you and your family in 2009!
Vito Simone
GBBR 2009 President
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