WHAT - A - RIDE!
WHAT A RIDE!
The Real Estate Market is the adult version of Wonderland! It’s scary, sometimes exhilarating and often times it’s just perplexing.
Many of us have experienced the anticipation, the resulting fear and the uncertainty of that first giant vertical drop as you ascend that alluring upward trajectory of the coaster rails. The sensory deprivation as you look skyward, feel the uneven bumps along the tracks, hear the ominous sigh of the wind and feel the uneven clacking of the metal wheels beneath. Adding to the fear is that unmistakable squeal emanating beneath the tiny compartment where you sit. All of this compounded by the nervous energy of your fellow riders. The tension builds and you know now that there is no turning back. You have committed to the point of no return. There is no escape from the inevitable forthcoming feeling of weightlessness as the negative gravitational sensation wreaks havoc in the pit of your stomach. As you reach the coaster's summit and see the distant horizon and ground below, you know that "it" is coming. There is something about the fear that lures us back time and time again. It’s scary, it’s euphoric and it generates a persuasive sense of private bravery.
And just like that... it’s all over! Our stomach is a petri dish of endorphins, adrenalin and dopamine and has (in very short order) made its mark on our hearts, brain, blood and balance. Sensory overload with no time to embrace the individual effects of each, to adjust or to prepare for the next. Nope! It just happens, all at once. The undeniable result is the thrill, the exhilaration and the anticipation that this has caused.
So what just happened? One minute we were in line, maintaining our composure as we anxiously awaited our metal snake’s arrival. The next we were awaiting the release of the safety bar so that we can stagger to our friends and tell them how brave we were for having successfully mastered that twisted array of metal tracks in the sky. We’ve experienced a great deal of emotions, some completely out of our control at times and totally dependent upon fate, circumstances or the environment that we found (put) ourselves in. Why did we do this? Was the desired result achieved? How did we get the courage to take such a journey? What we know for sure is that the reward was worth the risk.
Does all of this sound a bit familiar if admittedly a little more dramatic? Is the Real Estate Market not similar to this? We kind of know how it’s going to turn out but the journey along the way is quite a ride. It is comforting to know that the experienced roller coaster designers, builders, maintenance and operational staff were there for us to enjoy the experience. It’s also comforting to know that your REALTOR® will be there to guide you help you along the way with your most prized and valuable asset (other than your family). They will ensure that your harness is securely fastened, the machine is well oiled and be there for you to unclamp that safety bar when you come to the end of the line.
One thing is certain…
WHAT A RIDE!
To RIDE this REAL ESTATE RIDE together; to navigate the rails and to enjoy the journey along the way... Skip the Line... Give me a call.
Buying a home, selling your home... I AM here to help. I am here to ride the ride with you.
Thanks for reading,
ANDREW HERTEL
Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd.
416-276-5453
