Hello all: I started to write this blog this morning and our power went out! Perhaps it was better to submit it now. I'm two weeks into the New Year with a brand new company and it's working out perfectly. It was a huge decision to switch (I'm not sure anyone does well with change) and I was worried about how I would let all my clients and contacts know about the move. Frankly, I still am but have stayed busy with a postcard, an e-newsletter, an email, and another email set to go out shortly. My whole mission is to let people know where I can be reached.
If you're a subscriber or reader of my blog, please take note. I have moved to the Legacy Group in Bellevue, WA. I feel very lucky to be there. The Legacy Group is one of the premier lenders in the Seattle area and handles residential, private capital and escrow transactions in-house. Coming from the broker side (and increasingly finding it difficult to get loans done), it's nice to have the option of doing both (banking and brokering). It appears the brokerage side is challenged right now and I worked for a great group before that had all the wholesale channels available.
My move to The Legacy Group has also forced me to prioritize and remind myself of what is important to sustain my business. This next week I plan on continuing to call all the people in my database and let them know that I've moved. It's funny how a change can be a motivator in and of itself. It's scary for sure but I have several loans in the works and feel it was the right call. I wish all of you well this year and encourage you to imagine yourself having a great year. I got a very encouraging email from a realtor I know and like. She said that she already sold one listing this year and she was in the process of picking up another. Again, I wish all of you the best. Stay in touch!
Paul McFadden
Good luck with your move
Samantha: Thank you. You never know but sometimes we are blessed! Good luck to you this year!
This is a great time for making a change- fires you up again! And from what I hear, the refinance market is getting "HOT". Keep letting everyone know how to reach you, I hear many are also using Facebook as a networkig tool. But whatever you do, know that it will be your attitude and spreading success stories that will attract clients to you. Enjoy your new adventure!
Hi Paul;
I wish you good luck with your move.
Anthony
It sure does. Other than the Ravens losing to the Steelers...
Michael: The Steelers had the Ravens number this year. I like the Cardinals. They seem to be hot at the right time. Plus, they have great wide receivers. Take care.
Anthony: Thanks! You have an awesome year!
Ebbie: I'm still getting a handle on all this online stuff. It may need to take a backseat until I work through my database but I have seen some benefit. Have a nice week!
Congratulations Paul, now your in the arena with the big boys and I am sure you are already realizing the huge flexibilities that being a lender has. Good luck!
Bo
Bo: thanks! I wish you well too.
Paul, congratulations on the turnaround. It is never easy having to make a change.
thank you for positive post!
Eric: Thanks! I wish you well this year!
Leslie: You're welcome! Best of luck to you!
I have noticed a big pick up in activity so far. Lets hope it continues!
Bill: That's great to hear! I'm always encouraged by positive news. Take care.
Congrats on making a successful move. I'm looking to do the same thing and it's nice to see other people being successful with it.
Mike: Thank you. You too! So far so good. Take care.