Viva Las Vegas

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a global network of over 600 premier real estate firms around the world, held its annual conference in Las Vegas this past week, and as I attended the sessions and listened to the speakers, I realized that Vegas was the perfect place to hold this year’s event.  And it’s not because I believe that real estate is a gamble—studies have shown again and again that the housing market is a sound long-term investment.  It’s because I left the conference believing that it’s time for a comeback–and if Elvis could mount the biggest career revitalization of all time through his “Comeback Tour” in Las Vegas, then this oasis in the desert was the perfect place to revitalize and re-energize the hard-working professionals in the real estate industry.

“Suspicious Minds” might say that heading to Vegas while the industry is still turbulent in much of the United States may not be the best use of resources. There is no doubt that the real estate industry has been going through some tough times, and by all accounts, there are still challenges ahead. But the overriding message at the conference was one of optimism–cautious optimism–but optimism nonetheless.  And so the purpose of the conference was to acquire  information regarding the market, but most importantly, it was about how we, as real estate professionals, can use this information to best serve and guide our clients through the rapidly changing market.  One of the best ways to do that is to talk to other real estate professionals from all over the world and see how they are overcoming local market challenges to deliver the most positive results to members of their community.

Here at Lois Schneider Realtor, we take great pride in sharing our knowledge and expertise with our community.  So whether you are looking to buy or sell a home, have a question about the local real estate market, or just want a recommendation on a great place to dine or shop, please feel free to stop in and visit our office at 431 Springfield Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.  And to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and all of their affiliates—for the great information and positive view of the market, let me just say thank you…thank you very much!