I sat down with Justin Diamond of DimeSpaces.com to be interviewed at the height of the pandemic, and share my thoughts of the current housing market and how my everyday duties as a broker were affected by COVID-19. Here are the 10 things I AM doing to find stability in the brokerage business:

1. I get Covid tested once a week. I'm not joking.

2. I wear a mask every time I'm outside of my car or house

3. I travel with hand sanitizer and have brought a bottle to each one of my open houses

4. I have not been on the Subway, Metro North or public buses since March 2020. Oftentimes I drive, Vespa, or walk to the property when scheduling showings or open houses

5. Finding Direction in the market data from past recessions to be able to understand and convey WHAT owners such as yourself should be doing.

6. Meeting with other trusted industry professionals such as Financial Planners, Risk Management Analysis, Bankers, and even Positivity Coaches. Knowledge is Power, and collectively we can learn from each other. 

7. Eating wholesome and consciously to ensure my immune system is the best it can be. This includes vitamin C, zinc, probiotics, and others.

8. Stepping away from the rotation of depressing news and my cell phone to take an hour walk - uninterrupted.

9. Blogging and writing more positive mantras and thoughts. In fact I have finally updated my personal website. I encourage you to check it out www.makingnychome.com.

10. By Reaching out to clients, family, and friends not with a "business agenda" but to simply see " How are you doing?".

With patience - we will get through this. If I can be of assistance at any time during this year, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Check out my full interview on Justin’s blog here.

Resources

[1]https://www.thebalance.com/how-does-real-estate-affect-the-u-s-economy-3306018