Year End Review -- 2009 Real Estate

I have found that this time of year is a great time to look backward and forward. It's great to recapture all of the memories and experiences of this previous year and learn. Once, we had some good 'ole learning, it's also a great time to plan the following year.

What have I learned this year?

1. Real estate isn't always easy.
2. When real estate isn't easy, we learn a whole lot.
3. Hard work is frequently rewarded, but not always.
4. We know the results from not trying, and they are just about guaranteed to be nothing.
5. Fundamentals of business stand the test of time.
6. Cash is great!
7. Equity gives you options, having no equity takes them away.
8. Real estate transactions and leases are being done even in a tough market.
9. Customers and clients need advise from an expert.

What sounds like a good idea for next year?

1. Honor the relationship between me and existing clients.
2. Stay in touch with past clients.
3. At least do one productive task with a project each week. I.E. we know the results from NO activity.
4. Keep up the blog since it helps me express my business, but most important helps me focus on improvement.
5. Be relentless.
6. Ask questions.
7. Sell Birmingham. (Is that a lofty goal?)
8. Do the next right thing. I.E. if I make a mistake, make it better.
9. Be thankful for each day and have my senses tuned to what I can do and learn from my position or experiences.