S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Welcome to the 2008 fall issue of the S.E.C. Observer. Steve Eustis, S.E.C. President, opens his article with a reference to Tom Brokaw’s book, The Greatest Generation, and he introduces you to Jack Hunt, S.E.C., CCIM, and Kenneth Johnson, S.E.C., two longtime Society members who exemplified the characteristics described in the book.
Bob Giniecki, S.E.C., CCIM, [...]

Welcome to the summer issue of the S.E.C. Observer! Steve Eustis, 2008 S.E.C. President, reminds us that although times have changed, many things remain the same; Jim Brondino illustrates why listening is the most important part of counseling; and Steve England demonstrates how real estate brokers can sometimes get in the way.
Hunter Quistgard presents his [...]

Welcome to the spring issue of the S.E.C. Observer! Spring is a time for new beginnings, and we are pleased to present an exciting new format for you to explore. In this issue, 2008 S.E.C. President, Steve Eustis debates whether “uncertainty” is a bad thing, since there is so much of it right now; Bill [...]

Welcome to the winter issue of the S.E.C. Observer! In his last article as S.E.C. President, Bill Stonaker recaps the past year and looks to the future; Richard Reno’s “Forecasts and Opinions from 1975 are eerily similar to current forecasts; Wes Dingler continues his “Lessons from the Greatest Generation” in Part II; Hunter Quistgard provides excellent advice regarding “Exchange Counseling” as only Hunter can; and Steve England, 2007 Ed Foundation President takes great pleasure in formally announcing the first seven “Legends of the S.E.C.” winners.

Welcome to the fall issue of the S.E.C. Observer. President Bill Stonaker poses many questions that he would like to ask you to ask yourself in an attempt to understand “where we are going from here”, and Michael Soon Lee’s excellent article debunks ten myths about multi-cultural clients.
Wes Dingler, our newest Counselor, shares the lessons [...]

Welcome to the summer issue of the S.E.C. Real Estate Observer. Bill Stonaker, S.E.C. President, wonders if there might be trouble brewing for the real estate industry. It is fascinating to read and compare Bill’s article to the History files article written in August 1973 by Cliff Weaver, “Is Real Estate in Turmoil?” President Stonaker [...]

Welcome to the spring issue of the S.E.C. Real Estate Observer. Bill Stonaker, S.E.C. President, invites you to consider the value of relationships and “touching” the properties and people in your work and life; and you can learn more about Bill by reading “Let’s Make a Deal”;” Phil Corso wants you to consider his formula [...]

As we look ahead to a brand new year, this issue reminds us how important it is to reflect on the past. The history of the Society, and the present day S.E.C. Education Foundation are briefly but beautifully recapped; formulas, questions, and techniques that are as relevant today as they were many years ago are [...]

We should call this issue “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” The S.E.C. President, Steve England, extols on the changes taking place within our marketing sessions as a reflection of the national market; we have an article that enlightens us as to the pitfalls of representing ourselves as owners; and Yvonne [...]

The one word that I would use to describe this issue is “Explore.” The dictionary defines explore as: to travel into or wander through; for the purpose of discovery. In this issue,w e wander into the mindset of investing in small markets, we travel to the future and explore what it takes to plan for [...]