Gratitude

 To say I am grateful for all the ways I am blessed is an understatement.

I have a job that is incredibly rewarding where I am able to fulfill the hopes and dreams of

so many clients/customers and friends.  I make new friends and re-connect with old ones in this job and it is more than just listing or helping purchase a home.  My heart is always involved in the transaction.

This job has been my passion for 25 years and while I don't have children, my office and the people who I work with are my family. We have each others back and when we need help, when we need a hug or just need a friend this office crew is the best.

I am thankful for all the blessings, my job, my life, my home my many many friends and wish you all the very best Thanksgiving next week.  Take time to be with your families and your friends, help a family or a friend who is in need and could use love, encouragement or a donation to make their Thanksgiving a little extra special this year.

This week in my life

 New adventures - as always in the real estate world it is constantly evolving and changing.. with that comes new technology and new ways of learning as well as new ways of thinking.  Finding ways to innovate and change is paramount to the industry.

Back when I started in real estate in 1996 I recall buying my first cell phone. ( I still have the same number today). The cell phone was handy if you were out and forgot a key or the key was missing from the numeric lockbox.  Eventually this gave way to the mobile phone being the day to day heart of our business, we unlock doors with blue tooth technology, we showcase our listings on so many websites I lose track.  we use the phone constantly in the business and it is revolutionary.

This week I bought my first property to be used as and Airbnb🏡.  I am excited to learn and grow into a property manager for this home.  I have cleaned and furnished this home and will continue to make it better and better.  The first guest arrives on Monday and I am challenged to have everything there and ready to be the best host I can be.  Use your phone to book your next vacation, flight, dinner reservation or just scroll through a tic toc or two! 

Cyber Safety

 Cyber Security 
Do you know if you are safe? do you use two factor authorization? does your company have a system in place in case of a data breach? 
It's a worry for sure as we head into the holiday season and use of credit cards for online shopping may become a daily occurrence .

Be Safe ! use only sites that are secure... look for the secure lock ! 
  we are all vulnerable to a quick buy with out checking.


Other tips to help keep you cyber smart!

1.On your phone- two factor authorization - consider limiting the ability to track and store data from your phone.
2.Make passwords long and strong - use a phrase ! 
3.Turn off Wi-fi and Bluetooth when not in use.
4.Update! use the latest software and keep current on updates 
5.Be aware of "phishers" and other hackers.

Free Resources: 

CISA - (https://cisa.gov/)Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

https://www.ic3.gov/ Internet Crime Complaint Center

Stay Safe my friends!