By embracing technology and investing in the local community, young professionals are creating a niche of optimism in Salem.
(SALEM, Ore.) - If necessity is the mother of invention, the real estate market should prepare for a new wheel. Across the country the national media mourns the real estate boom without offering hope for the future. While the older generation tends to have a 'wait-and-see' mentality when the market is struggling, the younger generation sees it differently. Matthew Lind is an example of the growing trend of young small business owners in Salem whose outlook is refreshing.
"The Mid-Willamette Valley is full of opportunity." Lind said. "With Salem’s Vision 2020 campaign starting to show progress and all that’s happening over in Independence, the time to act is now."
Lind is the owner of Facet Real Estate Investments, a boutique brokerage firm, and his words represent a common optimism shared among the younger generation. For the children of the Baby Boomers, the sky is the limit when it comes to empowering themselves and their community. The Internet’s function in the daily lives of the younger generation has shifted how the economy and the real estate market are viewed. There is no hindsight, only foresight.
Technology has altered nearly every industry, but none more so than Real Estate. Online companies like Zillow.com and FSBO.com provide information once guarded by traditional brokerage firms. While some brokerage firms refuse to accept the trend of consumer empowerment, Lind has structured his company around it.
“We value every idea that a client brings to the table.” Lind said. "Creating a dialogue is the only way to improve a community.”"
Facet Real Estate Investments is a part of the growing trend of "boutique" professional firms. By embracing technology and investing in the local community, Lind and other young professionals are creating a niche of optimism in Salem.
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