HARRY'S 50th ANNIVERSARY
October 18, 2022
HARRY’S 50th ANNIVERSARY
FIFTY YEARS IN LOCAL RESIDENTIAL real estate SURE WENT BY FAST…AND I’M STILL LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT
Yes, you read that right! In a blink of an eye…I recently celebrated 50 years selling Colorado Springs Residential real estate.
For someone who thought he would spend his life working for a Wall Street type company in Denver dealing in Investment Banking, it still seems surreal that I changed course by moving to Colorado Springs and looked to purchase a home. I kept driving here from Denver to look for employment, but finally had to tell the homebuilder that I couldn’t buy the home I had wanted because I wasn’t able to find a job.
Since the builder knew my background in finance, he asked me if I might possibly want to go to work for him since buyers were looking for mortgages and he figured I knew a lot about that. I told him I knew nothing about selling houses but that I was great at selling women’s shoes while in college.
And the rest is history…still in the making as you know. (No, this is NOT a retirement announcement!)
Looking back, this was certainly not my life plan, but it turned out that sometimes plans change and, in my case, I was always able to use my background in finance to the advantage of my clients while building a new career in a city that I have been privileged to call home for 50 years.
As most of you are aware, I am a big believer in giving back to the community that has provided me with so much. Through my volunteer association and participation in various City of Colorado Springs’ government committees, as well as local real estate associations, non-profits, and the UCCS School of Business and Southern Colorado Economic Forum, I have had the great pleasure of working with and befriending so many exceptional people. There are far too many to name here, but most of you know who you are, and I will be forever indebted to you for your friendship and guidance over the years.
Becoming a nationally known relocation Expert also gave me the opportunity to help move so many folks to (and from) Colorado Springs over the years. I’ve worked with the Chamber, EDC and many companies to help make the relocation process as stressless as possible for numerous employees who have come to make Colorado Springs their home. Those folks are many of the ones who have helped our city grow and prosper and I like to think I had a small, but significant, role in helping that happen.
In recent years I have had the pleasure of working to find homes for children and even grandchildren of some of my original clients and that “full circle” thing has made my heart happy.
Several months ago Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers presented me with the “Proclamation” below:
This was an unexpected surprise and one I shall treasure forever. I wanted to share it with you, my friends, clients, and readers because I know that my success is due in no small part to your loyalty and friendship, and I never take that for granted.
Enough about me.
One of the reasons I share this is because I realize how important it is, and most especially now when the country is about to enter a recession, to have a seasoned, knowledgeable professional in your corner when it comes to making one of the most important financial decisions of your life.
A home is often your greatest asset and finding the one that’s right for your individual wants, needs and budget requirements is harder today than ever. With interest rates rising ever so fast and home prices still escalating, it’s so important to know where and how to begin the search. And when it comes to selling your present home, it’s equally important to know how to price it right to attract buyers.
Having been through most every financial cycle imaginable, and coupled with my financial expertise, affords my clients a heads up on what most other Realtors can provide.
I want to thank you all for the past 50 years and I look forward to working with you, your family members, and co-workers in helping with any and all Residential real estate transactions in the years to come.
As always, you can reach me at 719.593.1000 or by email at Harry@HarrySalzman.com .
