Readers, this was an article we had used in the past.  We thought many of you could have missed reading it. If you missed this, we thought we would put it in again so you could enjoy.  

After reading this information we found this to be interesting. In most cases, we found the information to be quite accurate. Wow, how the generations have evolved with considerable changes. Something to think about.  

GI GENERATION: 1901–1926

Energetic, patriotic, courageous, loyal, community-oriented, hardworking, team players, respect for authorities.

SILENT GENERATION: (GREATEST) 1927 -1945

Cautious, conformist, risk averse, imaginative, industrious, prudent, unquestioning of authority, the “beat” generation.

• Help them feel empowered, provide testimonials and resume, face to face communication, be on time for all appointments, shake hands, ask a lot of questions, offer options and explain details, schedule a specific time for follow up, be aware of physical limitations.  

BABY BOOMER’S GENERATION: 1946-1964

Ambitious, optimistic, individualistic. immediate Gratification, hardworking, competitive, materialistic, 

FOREVER YOUNG

• Emphasize your network of experts, highlight experience and credentials, provide the highlights, age targeted, not age restricted, never senior, boomers hate rules, demonstrate what you can do for them, interact in person, by telephone, or email, appeal to the active lifestyle. 

GENERATION X: 1965 -1976

Skeptical, latchkey kids, isolated, cynical, entrepreneurial, independent, quality of life/family before career, self-reliant, pragmatic, reluctant to commit.

• Help negotiate price and details, handle the paperwork, fill in information gaps, help interpret information, provide fast responses (maximum two hours) deliver everything “yesterday”, realize there is only one chance to get it right. Do not try to “sell them anything” 

GENERATION Y/MILLENIALS 1977 -1994

Empathetic with elders, sheltered, tolerant, sensitive to multiculturalism, hopeful, over scheduled, multi-taskers, short attention span.

• Above all, keep cool, be accustomed to multitasking, communicate by texting, social media, provide high-speed, broadband access, avoid pretentions, never over-promise.

 

GENERATION-Z 1995-PRESENT

Technology adept, connected, introverted, short attention span, individualistic, impatient, communication in online    

BABY BOOMER STATISTICS        

• 77 million people born 1946-1964 (BABY BOOMERS)
• 26% of the current US population
• 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 everyday for the next 18 years
• 82% on some form of social media
• 84.9% use Facebook
• 59% provide financial support for their adult children age 18-39
• December 31, 2029 the last of the Boomers turn 65
• Contribute 45% of all online product reviews
• 9 of 10 make online transactions
• Confident, independent, self-reliant (most likely to lead an organization as an executive or own a business)
• 83 % identify with a particular religion
• Control $2.4 trillion, which is 70% of the wealth in the USA
• 70% still plan to move to another house

As Realtors, for the past 25 years we have had firsthand experience working with all the generations. What a delight it has been. We have gained a wealth of knowledge and we hope with this knowledge we can continue to provide each generation with compassion and understanding.  

A friend of ours, Eric Keese, shared this information on Generations & Baby Boomers. Eric is a Real Estate Motivational Speaker/Teacher. He received the Industry Educator of the Year Award.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your father says inflation hasn’t ruined everything. A dime still can be used as a screwdriver.