Up Beat Reality Check

Ok....So I watched POTUS Elect's speech today. He's really putting a lot on his and the Goverment's shoulders. I don't know about you, but my faith isn't with them, it's with me.

What ever happened to the "Pioneer Spirit of the American People"? It's born in us! We actually have to teach ourselves to be defeatists! Our ancestors were pioneers that left what they were used to, to pursue their dreams. Today I heard POTUS Elect say that dreams and hopes are broken. No it's not...Not mine! I don't give up that easy.

My grandfather was 13 y/o when he got on a ship to this Country, with no money. He didn't even have the money for the fare! He worked on the ship as a cook. Guess what....he became an extremely sought after Chef in NYC and Long Island. If the American people need this fixed...it's up to us!

Like one of my favorite Americans (Rudy Giuliani) said..."They say get it done, and we will"! We can change this! There are AMAZING opportunities out there! I am getting calls from Germany, Russia, and up north, looking for deals. Just this week, I received 1 lisiting, and 1 contract. Banks are lending, Banks are modifying....you just need to find them.

Well...I hope you found this to be somewhat up-lifting. My point is...We need to remember who we really are, and where we come from. Find homes that are affordable, call your Bank directly to modify, and look hard for the jobs that are out there and out work every one else!

Here's to our renewed American Pioneer Spirit in the New Year!

Maureen Velilla
Realtor
Century 21 East Lake Realty
www.NotJustAnAgent.com
MaureenVelilla@aol.com

Buying and Selling Property In Florida

So many Real Estate agents are complaining about the market here (Pinellas County). The only issue as a Realtor that I'm having is getting other Realtors to return calls. Mind you it is not all, but some, maybe a 75/25 split (25% being slackers). I think it may work in their benefit to answer or return calls, considering it's usually another agent that wants to show one of their listings. My other question is...when a Realtor goes into a listing contract with a Seller, don't they have an obligation to that Seller? That's what I was taught. Aren't they doing an injustice to their client? Most of the clients that I have are..."I called the listing agent on the property I was interested in, but they never returned my call" clients. Their loss, my gain. :)

My other pet peeve is "Call Centers", I just need a lock box code...it's not rocket science...and NO, I am not going to put up my 1st born in order to get it!

My point for this rant...Well I think it's important to interview Realtors, before you sign on with them. Not in the "warm fuzzy" sense, but the "will he/she work their best for me. In this weird economy, I think accountability will play a HUGE part.

Maureen Velilla
Realtor
Century 21 East Lake Realty
www.NotJustAnAgent.com
MaureenVelilla@aol.com