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I had lunch with an extraordinary group of inspiring young professionals today. Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska YPN Chapters are starting to blossom. YPN aspires to develop, connect, and unite the next generation of community real estate leaders.
Issues faced by young professionals in the real estate industry was one of our topics. We also spoke about what it will take to grow, cultivate, engage, and retain young professional leadership. It is uplifting to see young creative minds at work. There really is a huge difference between the mindset of younger agents and the agenda of the leaders today. Three real estate companies were represented and none fought for an agenda set by their corporate offices. It was unique to see how the younger generation of real estate professionals work for each other instead of against.
I would encourage any professional under 40 to join their local YPN chapter. If you don't have a chapter, ask your real estate association when they plan to start one.

(left to right) Steve Minino of NP Dodge, Ann Francis of Woods Brothers, Robert Wiebusch of NP Dodge, Carla Waldbaum of Home Real Estate, and Tony Stiles of The BrickKicker.
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After finding your clients the perfect house and giving them information on community, school, church, health connections, etc., how do you help them find and develop friendships? One of the great things about Omaha is the people--friendly, caring, helpful---so after your clients have relocated to Omaha, many will appreciate information about organizations that welcome new people to Omaha. Two such organizations in Omaha are New Neighbors League and New Friends. Both offer opportunities to become involved with people who have “been in their shoes”. They are groups welcoming new people who were once new to Omaha themselves. They know what they are going through in trying to develop new friendships. These organizations offer instant opportunity to get involved in:
So do your client a favor and make sure that you point out opportunities to help them with their emotional and social health after moving. If you are a long time resident of Omaha or have grown up here, sometimes we might miss this important piece in helping someone to feel connected.
Billie Atkinson, GRI, BA Cell: 212-3373 Office: (402) 333-5008 Fax: (402) 333-1914 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Ste. 119 Omaha, NE 68130 WEB SITE: www.topomaharealestate.com
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Buying a House? Buy in Omaha NE
Here is some quick information on Omaha NE that you should know if you are planning to relocate to Omaha and buy a home.
126 square miles - size of the city
419,545 - Approximate population of the city in 2007
4,363 square miles - size of the eight-county Omaha Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): Douglas, Cass, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie, Harrison and Mills counties in Iowa.
828,741 - Approximate 2007 population of the Omaha MSA
42 - Omaha's ranking among the top 50 U.S. cities according to population
37 - Omaha's national ranking among the top 50 U.S. cities according to Sustain Lane Government, which ranks cities according to their "urban sustainability" based on environmental, economic and social issues.
35.2 - median age. Thirty-five percent of Greater Omaha's Population is 24 years and younger.
$55,805 - estimated 2007 median household income, compared to $51,680 for the United States.
$63,626 - Average household income.
$135,700 - median price for an existing home in the Omaha area in 2007 compared to the U.S. median price of $206,200.
92.4 percent - Greater Omaha adults 25 years and older who are high school graduates.
10-12 percent below - the cost of living in Omaha compared to the national average.
33,000 - Estimated number of local businesses.
19.6 minutes - average commute time in Omaha compared to national average of 25.1 minutes.
87 degrees Fahrenheit - average high temperature in July.
10 degrees Fahrenheit - average low temperature in January.
For more information on why Omaha is so great, contact me or visit www.TrummTeam.com.
Information courtesy of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
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Thank you to Larry Holmes at RE/MAX for the referral. We appreciate your business and wish you the best in all of your home sales. Larry is a top notch REALTOR. I recommend his services to anybody looking to buy or sell a home in the Lincoln area.
Another Inspection by The BrickKicker
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