Shakirah Johnson

So I've been away from AR a while. Been busy working short sales. Both sides! I thought that I would not venture into the listing side, but guess what? There hardly seems to be anyone that just wants to sell there home because they want to. Well, maybe one here and there. You almost want to hug them when you get one! Short sales have truly challenged my organizational skills in ways that I never imagined. So much paper, a million departments to talk to (when they answer the phone), and everybody wants/needs an update! Glad my hair is already short and naturally gray! It's truly a learning process with each one, even when it's the same bank! But I have pledged to not let them get the best of me. There are some fantastic buys because of the short sales. We are seeing an increase in the number of first time home-buyers because of short sales. On the down side, people are not getting the full value for their homes, and most of them just have to sell. It's a vicious cycle and hopefully we are moving upward.

In my training a couple of week's ago, I asked Mr. Pilchik how could make some money in between buyers. He told me to get busy with rentals, because a lot of people need assistance due to foreclosures, downsizing or moving to the area. Well Mr. P. if you read this - thanks for the advice. It's working!