Post by Alisa LeBlanc 2010 AYREP Event Coordinator and North American Title Marketing Rep.

Special thanks to the Susanna Boyer and Women’s Council of Realtors for recognizing Austin Young Real Estate Professionals today at the WCR Luncheon.  The featured speakers were John Horton, Austin Board of Realtors 2010 President and J. Rene Ward, Williamson County Association of Realtors 2010 President. These two are a breath of fresh air. Not only are they vibrant, inspiring and full of great wisdom and knowledge, they care and it shows!! I attended along with my North American Title Branch Manager, Dawn Schweter, and AYREP’s 2010 Membership Chair – Meredith Cain of Supreme Lending. The overall message of today’s speakers was to encourage Real Estate Agents and affiliates to get involved and make sure that everyone is working to raise the bar in 2010. We all need to work harder and smarter. Also, be sure to hold yourself accountable as well as your peers and competition. Get the education that you need to be a master of your craft. John touched on the 2010 economic direction as being positive with only opportunity to grow. Rene seconded that and stated that one thing we should all make sure we do is keep our personal goals positive in both attitude and professionalism. Be aware of what you are doing, saying and where you are participating. Challenge yourself to raise your personal goals as well as expectations. With all of these goals 2010 will be a fantastic growing opportunity individually and professionally. As I have heard Rene say at a few functions and love “Stand for something or fall for anything!” Everyone needs to have goals and passion. Find what makes you passionate and apply yourself!