THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER #1 Deja Vu All Over Again...
THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Larry Underhill
Lodi Association of Realtors 2007 President
DE JA VU all over again. The last time I served as President of the Lodi Association of Realtors was 1998. That year, the local real estate market bottomed out after an eight-year decline in home values. Quite a market correction! By the end of my 1998 term, home prices were on the rise; the start of the giddy ramp-up in home values didn’t top out until the summer of 2005. Will history repeat itself this time around? Not likely, but never say never.
THANK YOU to 2006 LAR President Paul Mertz for a job well done! His is a classy act to follow. Paul’s presidential theme was, “There’s No Place Like Home.” He incorporated Dorothy’s shiny red shoes from The Wizard of Oz into his theme. I’ll be hard-pressed to match his creativity! Tough shoes to fill…and red’s not my color!
MY THEME for 2007 is “Living a Balanced Life”. The real estate profession is not known for its balance. Without boundaries and guidelines, it’s easy for a dedicated Realtor to become consumed by this profession. I know. I spent the first years of my career as a “seven-day wonder”, working every day of the week. When you’re married to your work, your family suffers. Relationships become strained. The good news is that there’s a better way to do this business. I plan to shine the spotlight on Realtors who have been successful at managing their businesses, their finances and their lives. Real estate is a great profession…as long as it’s your profession and not your whole life.
THIS “PRESIDENT’S CORNER” is an opportunity for the current LAR president to inform the public about current market trends and conditions and happenings in the local real estate community. It’s also a place where the president can offer encouragement to fellow Realtors. As thousands of new licensees have recently discovered, this business is a lot like work! The Realtor who pours himself or herself into giving you excellent service literally takes your problems home at night. Your Realtor struggles daily to maintain a balance between serving her clients well and “having a life” apart from her chosen profession.
If you’re a non-Realtor reader of this President’s Corner, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of real estate professionals as we tackle various subjects over the coming year. If you’re a Realtor reading this, I hope to inspire and encourage you! I’ll interview veteran Realtors and get their ideas on how to stay balanced in the midst of the demands of this business. I’ll share the thoughts of real estate trainers and famous speakers (and my personal mentor).
Whether you’re a Realtor-reader or not, I hope to share ideas that will inspire and encourage, as well as inform. I look forward to helping Realtors (and every reader) have their best year yet in 2007.
Larry Underhill
Lodi Association of Realtors 2007 President
DE JA VU all over again. The last time I served as President of the Lodi Association of Realtors was 1998. That year, the local real estate market bottomed out after an eight-year decline in home values. Quite a market correction! By the end of my 1998 term, home prices were on the rise; the start of the giddy ramp-up in home values didn’t top out until the summer of 2005. Will history repeat itself this time around? Not likely, but never say never.
THANK YOU to 2006 LAR President Paul Mertz for a job well done! His is a classy act to follow. Paul’s presidential theme was, “There’s No Place Like Home.” He incorporated Dorothy’s shiny red shoes from The Wizard of Oz into his theme. I’ll be hard-pressed to match his creativity! Tough shoes to fill…and red’s not my color!
MY THEME for 2007 is “Living a Balanced Life”. The real estate profession is not known for its balance. Without boundaries and guidelines, it’s easy for a dedicated Realtor to become consumed by this profession. I know. I spent the first years of my career as a “seven-day wonder”, working every day of the week. When you’re married to your work, your family suffers. Relationships become strained. The good news is that there’s a better way to do this business. I plan to shine the spotlight on Realtors who have been successful at managing their businesses, their finances and their lives. Real estate is a great profession…as long as it’s your profession and not your whole life.
THIS “PRESIDENT’S CORNER” is an opportunity for the current LAR president to inform the public about current market trends and conditions and happenings in the local real estate community. It’s also a place where the president can offer encouragement to fellow Realtors. As thousands of new licensees have recently discovered, this business is a lot like work! The Realtor who pours himself or herself into giving you excellent service literally takes your problems home at night. Your Realtor struggles daily to maintain a balance between serving her clients well and “having a life” apart from her chosen profession.
If you’re a non-Realtor reader of this President’s Corner, you’ll get a glimpse into the lives of real estate professionals as we tackle various subjects over the coming year. If you’re a Realtor reading this, I hope to inspire and encourage you! I’ll interview veteran Realtors and get their ideas on how to stay balanced in the midst of the demands of this business. I’ll share the thoughts of real estate trainers and famous speakers (and my personal mentor).
Whether you’re a Realtor-reader or not, I hope to share ideas that will inspire and encourage, as well as inform. I look forward to helping Realtors (and every reader) have their best year yet in 2007.
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