04.16.08
3 question survey
A 3 question survey has been sent out to about 300 of our “regulars.” The questions are to try to give us some sense of the market at this moment. The questions are:
1. Which of the following categories best describes the industry you work in? (Check all that apply)
Independent Abstractor
Independent Closer
Consulting Services
Education
Financial Services
Government Services
Information Technology
Marketing/Sales
Non-Profit
Public Relations
Technical Services
Title Insurer/Agent
Other
2. What best describes your employment status?
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Self-employed
Not employed, but looking for work
Not employed, not looking for work
Retired
Student
Military
Homemaker
Prefer not to answer
Other _______________
3. What best describes your current employment condition?
Currently looking for qualified personnel
Have adequate staff
Need to cut hours of staff
Need to lay off staff
Have laid off staff
Have laid off staff, may need to lay off more staff
With Just a hand full of responses so far, it’s not as bad for us as I had expected!
The first 12 responses are as follows: 11 Abstractors, 1 Title Agent;
all 12 employed Full Time; 3 Looking for Qualified Staff, 5 with adequate staff and 4 are one person operations. Keep the answers coming in. It is encouraging!
To get the numbers as they roll in follow this survey link
Jeanne said,
April 18, 2008 at 8:50 pm
After sending the 3 Question Survey to about 400 customers, I am sad to report that almost 1/3 of those emailed were “bounced,” indicating that they have changed their email address, or more likely, that they are no longer employed at the same job. Many are them are looking for work.
I estimate that the market has done the bulk of its layoffs at this point. The pendulum swings in real estate every so often, and this is, unfortunately, par for the course .
But, for those of us in the industry for a very long time, we know it will return again.
If you are one of those fortunate people looking for good help right now, or for part time contract help, I suggest you post your needs here. I know there are some good people looking for work right now, and it would be great to hook you up!