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Homeowner's Sentiment Regarding the Economy Rises....

230330 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:25:00 GMT

So most of us are feeling better about the economy...? Huh? Why? Good question to ask ourselves...Are YOU feeling better about the economy? The latest government report regarding homebuilders suggests we "feel" better...What does that mean?

For most of us, there is an increased sense that credit is easier to obtain, that jobs are more plentiful, that we can just as easily....afford an economical vacation, that meals out are an affordable luxury....

Interest rates are at all-time lows, home prices are still lower than ever....Should we talk?

When is an old idea, a "rerun", a good idea??

230330 — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:21:00 GMT

Location, condition, price, traffic...These are the cornerstones of successfully selling your client's home.

Ever get a longing for the "good old days"....Or talk with your friends about..."back in the day"? Nostalgia aside, our memories of the events of our lives almost always exceed the events themselves..."Selective perception" is a great thing, except when your memories are enhanced by the feelings of the event. Make sense?

In our business, (residential, and residential investment real estate), we are getting a huge gorundswell about Open Houses...A large local brokerage is touting Open House activity as a major indicaor of their efforts to sell homes, and the evidence that they'll do whatever it takes to sell a home....Hum.

Statistically, less than 1% of all homes ar sold through an Open House....Experientially, almost every realtor I know has sold a home thorugh an Open House....Just not the house held OPEN.

How can that be?

Open Houses attract buyers....Buyers who may or may not be working wth a Realtor. If they are unattached, (not working with a Buyer's Agent), the Open House agent has the opportunity to share what they know about the subdivision, the city, the school ditricts...based on the questions the Buyer asks...Great channel to build relationships. I like it so far. You too?

Sure we get to sell the benefits of the home we are holding open...and believe me, we are in it to win it...working diligently on behalf of our Sellers....Make no mistake about it.

Irony is, many agents and brokers are touting Open Houses as the next big throwback idea....

An Open House will attract attention, especially if the OpenDay, (where other agents in an area work cooperatively) is used....Many Open Houses stirs a bigger pot and drives more traffic. More buyers means more opportuity to sell the home for your Seller.

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20020103_open.htm

Open Houses are great tradition....and when the internet fails, a great way to drive traffic.

Our clients expect results, and while Open Houses are one way to drive traffic....Should we talk about ALL of the other channels we use?

"Can I find a low-cost mortgage?"...

230330 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:13:00 GMT

I'm standing in line at my tennis club last Thursday, (yeah, OK, sniff sniff, just tennis courts)....Guy in front of me is interested in buying a home, but wants to wait for rates to go down...further. Huh?

Wow. "Go down further"....Interest rates are at near 40 year lows for 30 year fixed mortgages.

....And home prices at greatly reduced rates....

Are you waiting? Why wait? Let's talk....

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2009-03-18-mortgage-rates-fed-action_N.htm

"....I want to get a great deal....Is this a good time to buy a new home?"

230330 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:49:00 GMT

Sales on Olathe, Kansas homes have slowed, and now is a great time to purchase your own little slice of Heaven...Kansas City Real Estate....

Check out this article.....

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081223/bs_nm/us_usa_economy_housing1

Is it time to seriously look for that dream home? Should we talk?