Your center of influence may need your help.

If you have not stayed in contact with your center of influence, you should strongly consider establishing contact with them now given the current state of the economy.  Your center of influence are most likely not immune to the stresses that many in our area are experiencing.  Those in your COI are no doubt concerned about their property values.  Perhaps they have fallen behind on mortgage payments and are unsure of their course or options.  It may just be that they are on the brink of falling behind and are not aware of help that may be available.

As the real estate professional they know and trust, it is imperative that you offer them the help and direction they need.  This is not about getting with them in hopes of selling them a home; this is about helping them save their homes.  This is about pointing them to and explaining the government solutions being offered or helping them find other options available to them.

Take the time to reconnect to your center of influence.  If you are able to help one person avoid losing a home or provide them with a solution to help them ease their stress, they will thank you and you will be better for it.