As of July 1st of this year, it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving unless its hands free. Now, granted just the act of talking on the phone is a distraction, but actually using the handset instead of a corded or blue tooth headset is even more of a distraction. Right after the law took effect, it was rare to actually see someone with a phone to their ear, while driving.
It is now a little over 3 months since the law took effect, and as I look around, I see almost as many people driving while holding the handset to their ear. The other day I was cutoff on the freeway by someone so involved in a conversation that he never even noticed me. I know it feels a little different when you first start using an earpiece or headset, but you get used to it. Also, you can get some great hands free car kits. Let's try and be a little safer out there on the streets. Besides, it's the law...at least in CA!
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." --Calvin Coolidge
I have this quote up at my desk. As the real estate market has changed, we are seeing more and more agents leaving the business. Also, getting deals together and keeping them together has also gotten tougher and tougher. I find that there are a lot of very smart and talented people in the business, but being smart does not always pay off. Its the individuals who keep on going saying "I think I can, I think I can..." who will still be here 2, 3, or 4 years from now. I plan on being part the group thats still in the business many years down the road - I know I can...
I service the Greater Sacramento area. My employment prior to real estate always centered around customer service. I believe service, honesty and knowledge are keys to having happy clients.
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