About Saint Clair County, IL

There are a lot of sayings that come to mind when thinking about the people around us.

A man is known by the company he keeps...

Birds of a feather flock together...

One bad apple spoils the bunch...

We are not bound in our life by proverbs, but it is easy to pick up the attitudes od those around you.

Take a look at who is around you in your daily life. Are they positive or negative? Helpful or hurtful? Toxic or healthy? It's been said - via another proverb - that you should fear an evil friend more than a beast because a beast can wound your body, but an evil friend can wound your mind. Keep positive people near you at all times and purge the rest.

This does not mean that all your friends are Pollyannas or that you block out the bad news. There is a lot of bad news in real estate today; if you don't see if, you will miss the opportunity to react and respond to it. What you must to be successful in this market is turn any challenges you see in the news and turn them into opportunities and surround yourself with people willing to do the same.

Imagine the impact of a group of positive people collectively working together. The synergy that comes from that group can change the world - or a least the real estate market in your neck of the woods.

Make A Commitment: I will stay positive and choose to be happy!

Deadline: _________

I've been in the real estate consulting game now for 15 years and it still amazes me that many agents simply don't operate like a business. I often see starry-eyed agents who set grandiose goals only to trip on them and fall into a big pile of discouragement.

Many people have only a vague idea of what their goals are and have even less clue about how to reach them. Few people stumble unto success; man who do are often "flash in the pan" successes because they don't really know what made then successful and, therefore, can't replicate it.

I offer four suggestions to make your business a success:

1. Write your personal goals - Even if you are still formulating your goals, it is easier to figure out how to operationalize them if you have a starting point.

2. Get a plan - The first item every business should have is a business plan. Without one, you're sailing rudderless.

3. Set small goals - No doubt, part of your business plan will have goals. Make sure they're realistic and small enough so that you can actually make headway with them.

4. Get an accountability partner - This may be a neighbor, a coworker, a broker or a personal coach. No matter whom it is, this person is charged with making sure you're striving for and reaching your goals. An outside perspective is essential.

Commitment: I will gormulate my goals todya.

Deadline: _____

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner recently said that he is optimistic about the state of the U.S. economy, though recovery has been uneven. Of course, the same page of the MSN homepage featured a story about why the U.S. is in decline. Read both stories and you'll realize you have to make a choice. You can accept things going on in our society as "proof" things are on the downslide or you can accentuate the positive.

You may be thinking, "Oh, that's what Bob always says." If so, you are right. You choose how you feel. I have built my coaching career on this premise. A traditional market doesn't make you feel any way; you make yourself feel the way you do. No one else, no event, nothing makes you feel that way. It is all your doing, period.

This is not saying that things in our economy (or any segment of life) are perfect. If you dwell on the imperfect, you can fall not thinking that things are hopeless and opportunities are limited.

If you like books, grab a copy of The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. He is a big fan of personal responsibility and is as motivating as they come. You can also visit my website for a document I wrote titled, "Fear or Confidence: Which Are You Choosing?" that may help you discover bad choices you might be making.

Commitment: I will train myself to see life in a more positive manner.

Deadline: ________

$112,900 - Single Family Home, 4 Beds, 1 Bath, 1920 Sqft.,
108 W 6th Street, Ofallon, IL 62269
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Listing Description

WELL CARED FOR HOME WITH LOTS OF SPACE!WOOD BURNING STOVE IN LIVING ROOM.KITCHEN HAS NEWER COUNTER TOPS.DISHWASHER"AS IS" HAS NEVER BEEN HOOKED UP.NEWER WINDOWS.LARGE LOFT ROOM WITH WOOD FLOOR UPSTAIRS.MAIN LEVEL BATH IS ALSO THE UTILITY ROOM.ZONED HEATING AND COOLING.FENCED BACK YARD WITH LARGE STORAGE SHED.HMS HOME WARRANTY.

Property Features

• Amenities: Shed
• Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
• Basement: Cellar
• Baths (full): 1
• Bedroom 1: Main, Wood
• Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 15.8 X 15.6
• Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11.9 X 15.7
• Bedroom 2 Flooring: Carpet
• Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
• Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15.7 X 11.4
• Bedroom 3 Flooring: Carpet
• Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
• Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 18.4 X 11.4
• Bedroom 4 Flooring: Carpet
• Bedroom 4 Level: 1
• Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 15.7 X 15.9
• Bedroom 5 Flooring: Carpet
• Bedroom 5 Level: 1
• Bedrooms: 4
• Cooling: Central Air
• County/Area: St Clair County
• Dining Room: Main, Carpet
• Dining Room Dimensions: 12.1 X 15.6
• Elementary School: Ofallon Dist 90
• Exterior Features: Fenced
• Exterior Finish: Aluminum
• Finished Sqft: 1920

• Fireplace: 1
• Fuel: Electric, Gas
• Full Bath: Main
• Heating: Forced Air
• High School: Ofallon
• Interior Features: Loft
• Kitchen: Vinyl, Main
• Kitchen Dimensions: 11.9 X 15.7
• Listing Price: $112,900
• Living Room: Main, Carpet
• Living Room Dimensions: 15.5 X 18.11
• Lot Size: 50x140
• Middle School: Ofallon Dist 90
• Other Room 1 Dimensions: 15.7 X 12.1
• Other Room 1 Flooring: Wood
• Other Room 1 Level: Upper
• Property Features: Deck, Fireplace, Porch:covered, Tv:cable
• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Roofing: Comp Shingle
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Sq.Ft.: 1920
• Stories: 1 1/2 Story
• Total Rooms: 8
• Water: Public
• Water Heater: Gas
• Year Built: 1897
• Zip Code: 62269

Contact Paul Walker, Broker Associate to schedule an appointment or call (618) 409-0510

Paul Walker, Broker Associate Realty Executives of Metro East 1109 Hartman Lane, Suite 200 Corner of Hartman Ln & Frank Scott Parkway Shiloh IL 62221 (618) 409-0510 www.southwestillinoishomes.com/mls.php paul@swilhomes.com

September 2009 Metro East Housing Statistics

September 2009 vs. September 2008

# OF SOLD HOMES AVG DAYS ON MARKET

COUNTY Sept 09 Sept 08 Sept 09 Sept 08

ST CLAIR 200 234 134 119
MADISON 274 238 145 124
CLINTON 23 24 145 163

TOAL MLS AREAS 623 629 142 129

MEDIAN HOME PRICES

SEPT 09 SEPT 08

ST CLAIR $136,187 $142,113
MADISON $133,554 $126,278
CLINTON $118,109 $124,696

TOTAL MLS AREAS $129,425 $127,398

YTD MLS TOTALS 2009 VS 2008

DATES AVG DAYS ON MARKET MED SALE PRICE # OF SOLDS

JAN-SEPT 08 129 $132,099 5615

JAN-SEPT 09 142 $125,162 5032

IN A DECLINING REAL ESTATE MARKET THE HOME THAT SELLS THE SOONEST & FASTEST SELLS FOR THE MOST MONEY!

Paul Walker, Broker Associate since 1997
Realty Executives of Metro East
1109 Hartman Lane, Suite 200
Shiloh, IL 62221
(618) 409-0510

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