Happy 4 th of July! You will be reading this after one of my favorite holidays – America’s Independence Day. In celebratory fashion, we host barbeques, eat watermelon, visit parks, lakes, beaches, attend parades, and shoot fireworks. This federal holiday in the U.
S. commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. I split my 4 th of July holiday between two of my favorite places.
We are always on the rooftop of the Chapman House in downtown Edmond which has one of the best views of one of the best parades in Oklahoma, but we also can’t miss hosting family and friends on Grand Lake and time on our boat – Doctor’s Orders. This year was no different and did not disappoint. We are extremely blessed to live in an independent and free country.
I am thankful for those who sacrificed for our independence and freedom. It made me reflect on how fortunate we are in the real estate industry to practice our trade with little regulation and much independence as independent contractors. While contemplating these blessings, I am in the middle of several real estate negotiations and contract closings.
I can continue my work around the state and on the lake as if I was there locally. We have technology to thank for this convenience; however, much change has come to enable us to leverage this technology. We have organizations such as the National Association of Realtors, the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission, the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, and several.
