S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Welcome to the Winter 2022 issue of the S.E.C. Observer. In this issue, Bryan Neal, S.E.C., 2022 President of the Society, looks at benefits of the S.E.C. membership. Jason Mittman, S.E.C., describes potential destructive events in business in Widow Makers; Steve Barker, S.E.C., discusses how he has faced hardships in The Anvil; and from the […]

Many of us have recently returned from another successful meeting in Tampa, Florida. David Cook and Noah Ruggieri did a great job as our meeting managers, drawing out a lot of product while integrating some great discussions and presentations into the agenda. It was also another very well-attended meeting, with over 110 in attendance for […]

Widow Makers Jason Mittman, S.E.C. The recent Charleston S.E.C. meeting had several first-rate educational sessions from simple ideas to improve income, insights from Ray Dalio’s Changing World Order, and thoughts on the changing future’s impact on all of us. It was clear that our future is bright—but also has many potential pitfalls. These pitfalls can […]

These are the times that try men’s souls. —Thomas Paine, The American Crisis (1776) During my 45 years in the real estate business I, like many, have suffered the slings and arrows of difficult times and enjoyed the successes that have most often outweighed them. Reflecting on the world today, and on several recessionary periods […]

The most disappointing issue for us old “true exchangors” (before cash-out was available on either end) is that listing postings don’t provide enough information about the intent and circumstances of the owner who wants to change current ownership. Although some state laws and professed broker ethics suggest that such private information is detrimental to the […]

S.E.C. Education Foundation News Joe Crowley, S.E.C. 2022 S.E.C. Education Foundation President The Education Foundation has hosted five very successful education classes in the past year in association with the S.E.C. meetings. We have also sponsored several local education sessions in different regions of the country as well as sponsored regional marketing sessions. (Please note […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Plano, Texas January 15–18, 2023 The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at: The Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park 5805 Granite Parkway Plano, TX 75024 Telephone: (469) 353-5000 Click this link to make your reservations! Room rate is $209.00 per night. Make your hotel reservations early; we have a […]

Methods of Effective Marketing Peter West Plano, Texas Sunday, January 15, 2023 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Peter West, will present Methods of Effective Marketing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 15, 2023, in Plano, TX. Meeting participants may sign up when they […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Oklahoma City, Oklahoma March 19–22, 2023 The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at: Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown 1 North Broadway Ave Oklahoma City, OK Telephone: (405) 235-2780 Click this link to make your reservations! Room rate is $139.00 per night. Make your hotel reservations early; we have […]

Exchange Magic Gary Vandenberg Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, March 19, 2023 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Gary Vandenberg will present the Exchange Magic course from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Meeting participants may sign up when they […]