Comments on: Overloaded With Bad News?

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:06:23 +0000

Sorry Jeremy – I responded to your last comment. Must be operator error – don’t know what happened to it.

Your position on the soapbox is empowering so stay there.

Totally agree: We’ve got to learn from past mistakes; we can’t learn from them if we don’t know what they were.

I’ve actually moved offices – within the same company – to get away from the doom and gloom conversations. Do what you have to to avoid those people/conversations.

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By: Jeremy Hart

Jeremy Hart — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:39:42 +0000

Beyond even being ready for a “next time”, you are making yourself that much of a better professional for your clients by absorbing as much as you can. The next strong market we see might be completely different than the last, so understanding where we’ve been and how we’ve gotten to the next phase is only going to help you and your clients. Kudos for staying on top of it. I’m disappointed by the “woe is me” attitude I’m seeing from some of our colleagues – get out there, fight for the business and make yourself a better agent!

Stepping down from soapbox now …

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:18:03 +0000

Jeremy – I’ve never seen this type of market either. I remember some things that happened in the last market downturn but I wasn’t a realtor and certainly didn’t understand or feel the impact.

I’m soaking up as much information as I can, not only for my clients but for myself, which I think might be why it’s so overwhelming. I never watch the news this much. But I think it’s important to have a detailed understanding so I can be conscious of what’s happening now and be prepared the next time it comes around – there will be a next time.

I keep telling myself “this too will pass” and the response I keep getting is: YEAH?! WHEN?!

By: Jeremy Hart

Jeremy Hart — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:38:01 +0000

Thanks for this, Vicki … I’ve been wondering (as many of us have, I’m sure) exactly what I need to be doing to prepare both my agents and my clients for what’s to come. As someone who’s not seen a bad market (yet), the only thing I have to lean on is my understanding – which is inquisitive but limited – of what’s going on, prepare myself for the inevitable questions to come, and follow the example of agents with more experience. I’m having a hard time thinking that rash action is the right course, and the Churchill quote will be put up in my office as a reminder.

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By: Reeves Little

Reeves Little — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:24:51 +0000

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By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:24:36 +0000

I get sucked up into the bad news and feel myself going down the toilet. It just takes a minute to either continue to slide or to change my state of mind. And that’s all life is: state of mind. You can love it or hate it – you choose.

These people overcame enormous difficulties to contribute and to make a positive difference under incredible circumstances. Situations and conditions I hope I never see if my life. It’s important to keep everything in perspective.

Thank you for responding and shining the light on those around you.

By: Lisa Sanderson

Lisa Sanderson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:56:53 +0000

Excellent reminder! I love the quote from Anna Freud. We each have everything we need to weather any storm inside of us already. It is softly speaking to us and encouraging us. Find THAT voice and listen closely to it above all others.

By: Jason Farris

Jason Farris — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:16:25 +0000

well put… I love quick reality checks that inspire you to be more

By: Kim Wood

Kim Wood — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:24:11 +0000

(Sorry Vicki without an “e”. I hit submit without checking )

By: Kim Wood

Kim Wood — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:22:54 +0000

Vickie –
It is so hard to watch the news lately. What else can happen? What will today’s news bring? I agree with you – we have to keep abreast to be able to be that comfort and to understand and communicate with our clients, however to dwell on it is not going to help anyone.

My favorite quote above, “If you are going through hell, keep going” Winston Churchill. It reminds me that at times we walk through the valley.

By: rocky

rocky — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:07:32 +0000

INHO, I would have rather seen the bail out money used as tax breaks. It would be better spent! But what do I know, I am just a real estate agent!

Good post.

By: Ray Carman

Ray Carman — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:48:23 +0000

Very nicely said and put! Today is all we are promised,, and we have enough for today! (our definition of enough is what must change!)

Good word and good luck! I sense you will do just fine in these times!