All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

@Roshan T. I was a Realtor in 2008 and I remember how half of the industry closed up over night.  One day people were 3 days out from closing and the next the mortgage companies were closed.  Lights off no one in the office closed.

@Trey Mattox I agree. I think the unemployment benefits are huge

@Shawn Roe It seems that is what is playing out right now.  I wonder what external effect would change that. This fall is going to be interesting.

@Michael A. I feel your pain.  I have a bunch of tenants that are taking advantage.  it is frustrating.

@Joe S.  hardwork and lack of immediate results play a role for sure.

@Pat L. NEVER AGAIN is right!!

@Eric James I think "gurus" play a role too.

@Alex Forest I agree with you about the Richmond market.  I have long thought it was good for the long term and apparently now it is good for the short term too.

@Ann Shanley do you think you will ever make the full time switch?

I have seen so many people start and stop in the Real Estate business more times than I can count. I recognize that a lack of initial success is going to result in people petering out but what about the people who found some success but then slowed down? Is it because they are contented with the success they found? Or, is it that they are afraid to take it to the next level? I imagine that there is a blend of both, but which is more prevalent? I think there are a lot of people who just want to “be their own boss” and don’t recognize that they have done a little more than create themselves a job. There seems to be a contingent as well that found a moderate level of success and are quite smitten with themselves. These people are easy to recognize and are not my favorite to spend time with. What are your thoughts?