2010 has almost drawn to a close and it is time to reflect.

I saw the very funny JibJab Video with President Obama and Vice President Biden singing “So long to ya 2010” and it made me think what the Allen Tate version of that video would look like…

The real estate industry has been challenged the last several years (of course so have several other industries).  But those of us who have survived are better companies, REALTORS, and trusted advisors than we were before the economy took its downturn. And while I am happy to see 2010 in the rearview mirror, it was a good year in a lot of ways.  And we are well positioned to soar in 2011.

I would like to thank our clients for trusting us to help them with their real estate needs, our supporting staff for working so hard and with such good attitudes (I am sure you must have thought we were crazy at times), and our REALTORS for providing outstanding customer service every day.  It is a team effort at Allen Tate and we appreciate the teamwork that occurs every day.

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.  We look forward to helping our clients with all their homeownership needs and to partnering with our REALTORS to provide a continued level of outstanding service.

By Phyllis Brookshire