At the Women’s Council of Realtor’s Women of Influence conference this weekend. The best thing about the meeting: women helping each other feel empowered and confident, even in the face of the worst real estate market most folks can remember.
I was privileged to be asked to speak on a panel to the full conference. The audience was smiling, and receptive, and positive. I’m not kidding. A room full of entrepreneurial real estate professionals who are positive. It’s true. That’s because contrary to the media bombardment, real estate professionals know home is where the heart is. These women know that people live in houses, and eventually, many of them, you perhaps, will see that it is a great time to buy.
And, since the housing industry led us into this national recession/close to recession/whatever you want to call it, perhaps these women from across the country are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. First in, first out?
No matter what, I do know that Americans and Realtors in particular, are an optimistic, enthusiastic bunch. We know things will get better. We’re just waiting for the news to catch up!