posted by Christian Sterner

We are often asked “what’s going to happen to real estate?” Sometimes, this question means “hey..which way is the market going to go?” Other times, what we are being asked is “what is 2.0 doing to the industry?”

People tend to treat the real estate market like it’s some giant living in the woods somewhere. What’s the monster going to do? The answer to all of these questions is You Are Real Estate. 2.0 isn’t doing anything to real estate…it is real estate. Real estate will head in the exact direction that we as an industry push it.

They say that the true test of a man/woman is what they do when they get knocked down. The market has dealt a blow to just about everyone by now, but this is where winners take their stand. Lazy marketing, apathetic attitudes, and lame excuses (such as “the media is hurting my business!”) make you the victim. You are the local media that the national publications/news outlets can never beat. You are the local resource, and can shoot videos that highlight your knowledge of your territory. Be the media, be the change, be real estate. Don’t be a victim.


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Hello Wellcomemat!
A Happy and Healthy New Year to you! I am having problems uploading videos in Safari. It doesn’t allow me to browse and upload. Can you please look into this. Since most of the videographers use an apple computer this should not be the first you have heard of this. Thanks much….

P.S. Your new layout also has problems when adding info in IE. I couldn’t tell you if I am a fan of your new layout. I will keep you posted. Thanks and have a great day!

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Kevin Marciniak / Jan 07 08 - 11:06 am

We’ll check into all that you have mentioned Kevin. Thanks, and-to be sure that you get a speedy response in the future-please email support@wellcomemat.com with this type of info. Thanks again!!

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WellcomeMat / Jan 07 08 - 11:39 am

I totally agree with this post.

It reminds me of what Jim Rohn (Author & Business Coach) talks about. He says that it is not what happens to you that makes the difference in life, but rather what you do about it. This real estate market is here either way you slice it. What you do about it (better marketing, worker harder & smarter, keeping a positive attitude) is up to you.

Thanks for reminding us about that.

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Big Bear Real Estate - Tyler Wood / Jan 27 08 - 9:24 pm

You don’t strike me as the type that needs the reminder :)

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WellcomeMat / Jan 30 08 - 10:36 am

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Don’t Be a Victim

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