Marc Grossman

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Kris, I understand only too well where you are coming from and what you are talking about. This is a constant loop going through my mind and you are right on so many levels. The only answer that I can consistently come up with is the internet. There may not be the immediate monetary costs, but there is the indirect cost of your time. But by consistently writing compelling articles and relating issues, stats, etc, the business will come and does. I see it by the traffic to my sites and realize that I get more of my new business from the internet as opposed to any other source. I also agree that even when you get face to face with the new client, it still is sometimes hard to "rise above the noise." Unfortunately, that is what it is to a lot of them. It's not because they aren't listening, but they are only listening to what they want to hear. We can only be ourselves and educate them to us, the market & their particular situation. And also show them what we do. Our industry is very unique and this will always remain to be particular hurdle to get over. Marc Grossman, GRI Marc It Sold! www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com

It's too late, but unfortunately, I don't think the present approach, The Bail-Out, is the correct one at all! It just appears that we are applying a band-aid to the problem as opposed to a solution. The long and short of it is that it will take quite a while for the markets to correct themselves. The current bill does not have enough consumer protections. I have to wonder, and yes this is wholly unconventional, but what would have happened if instead of utilizing the $700B the way they are planning if the money was used to directly help the consumers in trouble from default, etc. - What would the cost be in terms of consumer confidence and how much good would have been done otherwise? Yes, I know that's somewhat simplistic, but.... Marc Grossman, GRI Marc It Sold!

It's interesting to look back and see who was saying what at that time. It would also be wonderful if a lesson was learned. Unfortunately, all too often that is not the case. Hopefully, this time that will be different. Like Lenn Harley stated, we need "some quiet and stability." I think we will start seeing that a little more and therefore hopefully raising consumer confidence. Besides market liquidity and available funds, I think that is one of the main things holding back. There are some great prices and deals out there. And as with the last several paragraphs of your article, we need to get that word out there and help educate the consumer to the reality of the situation. Thereby, hopefully helping in the raising of consumer confidence. Marc Grossman, GRI Marc It Sold!