Comments on: Where Should We Work?

By: Julie Cleland

Julie Cleland — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:16:11 +0000

I’m with you Kathy…going beyond your comfort zone keeps things interesting. In addition, the qualities that make a good Realtor, those such as honest, integrity and the ability to return phones, are portable and will serve the client well no matter what the address of the home.

By: Adam Chinn

Adam Chinn — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:13:27 +0000

Hi Kathy,
I love the thinking of “have license, will travel”. As both you and Karin mentioned, I also go where my clients want to go. I feel the same as you said, “I appreciate their loyalty to me and will do my very best to help them, even if it takes me out of my comfort zone.”. I take it as an opportunity to learn and broaden my knowledge. Thanks again for another great post.

By: Karin C

Karin C — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:52:31 +0000

Here! Here, Kathy! I am all for “have license, will travel” for those who want to! Half of my business is in the East Bay because homes are more affordable. There are some great opportunities to buy in Hayward, Fremont, San Leandro even upwards in Richmond, Hercules, Pittsburg and Antioch! I love showing property in other cities! It builds knowledge and character!

By: Larry Franzella

Larry Franzella — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:34:45 +0000

The ability to serve a much larger region is much easier today than it was in the past, as the inofrmation is readily available to us. It gives us the opportunity to build lasting relationships with our clients without having to refer them to others for fear we do not have the neighborhood knowledge.

By: Michael Monozon

Michael Monozon — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:30:28 +0000

I agree kathy, as you know way back when the information was much more difficult to access. Even going to great effort to research other market areas often left us unprepared. Today the combined data bases allows a Realtor the opportunity to provide great service whereever the client wishes to purchase. But it takes lots of extra effort to lean about a neighborhood or city in another part of the bay area.