• They are leaving the fear and whining to others.  They understand there has never been enough sales to go around for all the real estate agents in the business and that success is achieved by getting more than the fair share available. 
• They are are making sure they are in the path of potential buyers and sellers.  They do this by taking their incredible closing skills and customer interaction abilities back to floor, out to open houses, online via social media and to the streets of their farm areas and communities.
• They are adding to their expertise and specialties.  They are taking the time and energy to learn the process involved with obtaining, negotiating and closing short sales and bank owned property.  They are eager to show HUD homes.  They know that securing rental property for a tenant creates immediate income and more importantly creates a customer for life.

Smart real estate agents are taking these steps and more in order to maintain or achieve the success they desire in spite of the market.