I took the first step...

Today was my last day at Keller Williams and my first day at my own Cross Walk Realty. I decided to leave Keller Williams for a variety of reasons, but mainly to go independent. I've always dreamed of the independence and working for myself, although KW did allow me to do that as well, but I have no corporate aura around me.

Thank you KW-East Bay for your generous support and I've said it before, if circumstances were different, I would have stayed. However, I'm looking and moving forward despite the economy. Wish good fortune!

Posted Wednesday Nov 26

( 12/08/08 12:22AM ) — Jason Wheeler

Good for you Johnny! Entrepreneurs like you will bring this economy back to the greatness we deserve.

( 12/08/08 01:11AM ) — Johnny Huang, MBA Realtor

Thanks Jason...I think the economy is a state of mind. If the consumers think it's a bad economy, it is. If they think it will rebound, it will. It's the secret!

( 12/08/08 09:23PM ) — Brande Bradford... South Metro Atlanta Specialist

Hi Johnny

Congratulations are taking the big step. You will do great. Have a great day.

( 12/08/08 09:38PM ) — Barbara Cluck-Miksits - New Jersey Home Staging

Congratulaions Johnny. I wish you much success and good luck.

( 12/09/08 01:19AM ) — Johnny Huang, MBA Realtor

Brande and Barbara-Thanks! Hope this works out!

( 12/09/08 07:47AM ) — Erby Crofutt, the Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

Wow, congratulations on taking that big step. I hope it all works out well for you. It's a great thing when you build it yourself.

( 12/09/08 08:47AM ) — Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Johnny, Congratulations and good luck to you in your new venture.

( 12/09/08 09:50AM ) — Richard Weeks, REALTOR®, Broker Associate, GRI, ePRO, eAgent

Johnny,

Where there are risks there are rewards. Congratulations on making the big move.

( 12/09/08 11:51AM ) — Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Payson, AZ

Good for you. We started our own office 5 1/2 years ago, and it was the best thing we've ever done. Hope it goes as well for you.

( 12/09/08 12:20PM ) — Johnny Huang, MBA Realtor

Erby, Bob, Richard, Leslie- Thank you so much for your support!

( 12/09/08 01:34PM ) — Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate

Johnny,

Congrats on your own independent office. I have owned my own since 1998!

( 12/09/08 02:22PM ) — Jean Blakeley-Cook Mortgage Loan Originator

Best wishes on your new journey

( 12/09/08 09:55PM ) — Johnny Huang, MBA Realtor

Mike and Mrs. Flagship...Thanks!

( 12/09/08 11:20PM ) — Neal Barnes, Broker REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS.

Hi Johnny - Welcome to ActiveRain. I look forward to networking with you and reading your future post. Have a great day!!!

( 12/09/08 11:49PM ) — Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies

Johnny,

Congratulations on your courageous move. Much success to you as an independent. :)

Steve

( 12/10/08 11:28PM ) — Columbia SC Homes for Sale by David Patterson

Johnny:

I just came across the news of your new real estate venture. I wish you all the best. If I can ever be of help in the Columbia/Lexington/Irmo SC area, please feel free to give me a call.

Happy Holidays!

( 12/11/08 10:47AM ) — Joanna Quan, Realtor, Keller Williams East Bay, Notary Public, CNSA

Johnny

I'm sad that you left KW but happy that you are following your goals and dreams. Good luck and we'll be in touch! :) Don't forget to email me listings and buyer needs you have.

( 12/11/08 11:20AM ) — Tony Wangrycht

Johnny, congratulations on going on your own, especially during these times in the real estate business. I wish you nothing but success in your own venture. Good Luck.

( 12/11/08 11:31AM ) — Johnny Huang, MBA Realtor

Neal, Steve, David, Joanna, and Tony- Thanks for the words of encouragement.