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Posted: May 10, 2010
What was your best decision in the last year?
Name: Isabelle Pullis
Title: Vice President Sales
Firm: Fidelity National Title
Years with the firm: 18
Years in field: 29
Years in real estate: 29
Address: One Park Ave., New York, N.Y.
Telephone: 212-471-3708
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.fidelitytitleny.com
What was the best decision that you made in the last year?
The best decision I made this year was to stay positive. We are in a cyclical business and, although this is the deepest and longest one that I have experienced, it follows that the cycle will turn up again. I focus on the aspects of my life that make me happy and just try to stay in touch with my customers whether they are active or not. I want everyone to know that I am still here and am ready willing and able to work on their deals.
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