It’s been ten years. I started this blog on February 20, 2009. I can’t believe it. The real estate market was way different then and so was my life. I have two things on my mind today.
1) THANK YOU
I’m so grateful for this past decade. I’ve had a blast and I’ve learned so much from our conversations through the years. I know it sounds dramatic, but my business and life have changed. My kids are now teenagers, my beard has way too much gray for my age, and I feel like I’m now surrounded with a tribe of such supportive people. Our conversations have led to many opportunities, weekly presentations in real estate offices, and doing the type of work I want to be doing. Thank you for adding joy to my life (that sounded way too Marie Kondo).
2) THINGS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT BLOGGING (AND LIFE)
1) Progress is impossible without effort: It’s impossible to make progress if you don’t put yourself out there. In other words, I wouldn’t be at ten years today without my first lame post.
2) You can’t please everyone: It’s impossible.
3) It’s not easy to be brief: Yep. Sorry. Nothing more to say about that.
4) Consistency: One of the most important things is being consistent. This is true for blogging and it’s true for anyone trying to reach others with a message. People say to me all the time, “I could never do what you do because I’m too busy.” I get it. But here’s the thing. We’ll never get results unless we commit to being consistent – no matter how busy we get.
5) Relationships: Ten years ago I started this blog as a way to earn business, and that definitely happened. But most of all I earned friendships.
Thank you for hanging with me for these years.
BLOG BASH: Just a reminder my wife and I are hosting a party at Yolo Brewing on Saturday March 2nd. It’s an excuse to get together and you’re invited. It’s okay if we’ve never met too. I’ll be buying the first 100 beers. Details here.
Question: What is one thing that is different about your life since 2009?
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Happy anniversary! I’m a relative newcomer that gets a lot of info from you; thanks.
Thank you Paul. I really appreciate it. And please reach out any time with questions or insight. I’m always glad to talk shop and learn.
Good morning, Ryan
Congratulations on your blog’s 10 year anniversary today.
Your blog is awesome just like you.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you
It’s a pleasure to know you.
Sincerely,
Del Barbray
Broker Associate
HomeSmart I CARE Realty
Cal BRE #01049232
(916) 521-9229
Thank you Del. I really appreciate you. You are such an encouragement. Looking forward to seeing you soon. I think I’m speakin gat the Orangevale MLS meeting next month or so.
Congrats.
You truly are a huge inspiration for entire appraisal industry.
Keep up the great work Ryan!
Thank you Stefan. Those are very kind words. I love my peers and I only want the best for the profession.
Congrats on your 10 yr anniversary, definitely enjoy your blog and have gotten plenty of good information from it. In the last 10 years, my daughter has graduated and gotten married and I have taken on 2 Appraiser Trainees. It has been an experience, but I felt it was a good thing to do before I retire.
Thank you Janet. I appreciate hearing about your decade too. Thanks for that. Congrats on great things happening with family and business.
Congratulations, Ryan….
Your blogs are always informative and practical…..Great information for real estate practitioners in an ever changing industry.
Your recognition is well deserved.
Thank you very much Joe. And yes, the market and industry are always changing. It seems change in the real estate profession lately has been on steroids.
Happy Anniversary Ryan! I don’t remember what year it was but I remember you speaking at either a Women’s Counsel luncheon or EDCAR luncheon. I became a follower/subscriber then and have learned sooooo much through the years. Thank you so much for all your amazing posts and help through the years!!!
Thanks DeeDee. All these meetings blend into one. I’m really glad to be connected and I appreciate our conversations through the years.
Okay so you are getting accolades from all. I all have to say is since I can’t make it there, then have a beer for me. Congrats
Will do Brad. 🙂 Thank you friend.
All I can say is congratulations and my life is better with the Sacramento Appraisal Blog in it. 🙂 <3
Thank you Gary. I hope to make it up your way at some point this year. It would be great to see you. Thanks for being so supportive through the years. I think you comment on almost everything, and I’m grateful for that.
Ryan,
Congratulations on your 10th BLOG anniversary from a Las Vegas follower!!
Your educational articles are simply fabulous.
My only regret, I am unable to attend your celebration bash at Yolo Brewing. However, I can salute my glass of wine wishing you more greatness in your chosen career “appraisals”! endeavors
Thank you so much Mary. Too bad we cannot raise a glass in person. Thank you for your kind words and support. 🙂
Happy ten year anniversary! I have always enjoyed your blogs and have learned a lot from them. Thanks also for your words of wisdom in this post! All so true! Keep up the great work! I’m looking forward to reading your blogs for the next ten years. Have a fantastic blog bash!
Thanks so much Jamie. I’m so glad we know each other and I’m grateful to be following your blog also. Here’s to ten more years…. as long as the machines don’t take over. 🙂
Happy Anniversary, Ryan! Us Sacramento local real estate peeps are so lucky to have your relevant and informative blog. Thanks for all your thoughtful hard work! Sorry to miss your party – would’ve loved to snag one of those free beers 😉
Thank you sincerely Maggie. That’s really nice of you to say. No worries on the blog party. If anything changes you are certainly welcome to drop in. It’s really just an excuse to get people together. I have some woodworking to finish up before the party too as I’ll be doing some giveaways…. Thanks again.
Awesome accomplishment, Ryan! I truly believe that the appraisal blogging environment would look totally different and probably would not be as good as it is had it not been for your trailblazing efforts. Keep up the great work and I hope you have an awesome turnout at Yolo Brewing.
Thank you Tom. That’s so nice of you to say. It’s been fun to share this journey together over the years. Happy 8 years of blogging to you. And on a different note we had been discussing, I’m still wondering what in the world is going on with that new roadkill law in California… 🙂
Congratulations Ryan!!!!!!! I’m so happy I FOUND YOUR BLOG, I’M NOT SURE HOW LONG IT’S BEEN BUT I KNOW IT’S BEEN years and I still learn sooo much from you! Thank you for contributing to my professional life with all of your wisdom. I appreciate you!! 😉
Thank you so much Bev. It has been a while. It’s easy to lose track over time, especially with meeting people online. I appreciate your input through the years. Thanks so much.
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I guess that wasn’t totally clear. Haha. I was saying it has been a while since we met. My thought is it’s easy to forget how long ago meetings happened or even where they happened when things are online – at least for me. There are even a couple friends on this thread that I talked to recently. We don’t remember where online we met exactly, but we’ve been talking a long while. It’s funny how that works these days. Anyway, hope you’re doing great!!
Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! I have certainly learned a great deal from you over the years.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate that Denaige.