Real Estate Market Trends in Douglasville

According to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Reports, home values in Douglasville decreased -0.93% in the third quarter of 2008, compared to the third quarter of 2007. Nationally, home values decreased -9.7% during this same period.

Renton Schrews Group closed 44 properties Have 20 Pending and look to finish the year Strong.

Buyer's who choose to wait "until prices come down more" or are waiting until after the holidays are also gambling that interest rates will hold steady or drop.

The Realty is a 10 percent drop in home prices can be immediately nullified by a mere 1 percentage point increase in interest rates on a 30 year mortgage loan. This remains essentially the same at any price point.

So If you are thinking of Buying 'Why Wait!' Rates are low and inventory is high, deals are abundant.

                                                        
"Like all of Gary Keller's books, SHIFT is more than just a book. It is a timely, straight-forward, instructional manual for success. I predict that the income of real estate professionals will be directly proportional to how well they master the 12 tactics outlined in this book. Gary Keller is, without question, "The Wizard of Aha's!"

Shaun Rawls, Atlanta, Georgia

    Obviously I am going to be biased being with KW and Shawn beeing a mentor but I guess that is why I am with KW. For all agents out there this is a straight to the point get it done survival manual for today's market.

If anyone has any questions or comments I would love to converse with you but this has definately helped our business. I went with agents from other companies and they loved it too. So come on let's Thrive Not just Survive.                                                                                     

I am glad the election is over. Change can be a good thing if we embrace it. It is time for no more excuses, it is time to tell the truth to our clients explain the market and realize we can not control it, Accountability and conversion are keys to success not just looking the part. It is time for Realtors to be viewed as a valuable resource and not a overpaid part time hobbyist.

I come from England where they are well down the road for what we are about to embark on. This can work if we work. It will fail if we cast blame and look for excuses. The UK is serving eastern Europeans who are exploiting the system, please let's not exploit America. We must unite as a people and as a profession and move forward.

Real Estate can be the saving grace and the downfall of our nation and it will be felt worldwide good or bad. Now more than ever I am proud to be a Realtor and to help my clients through this. It is hard, and telling the truth is not always easy when facing the backlash from the homeowner or bank everyday. It is our duty to educate, price and present right. It is not time foe the weak or hobbyist. No more Excuses. God Bless America. We will lead if we choose.