Why do some homes sell the first week on the market, yet there is 10 months of inventory for sale? Fifty percent (50%) of the time is because it is the nicest home of the bunch. The other fifty percent (50%) of the time is because...
...the home is priced exactly right! And actually, it's the combination of both factors --- the nicest home of the bunch and priced right; to offer the best deal for the money as oppose to all others.
Now we also know the home could meet both criteria, and still not sell because of location, because of color in carpets, walls, etc. But the general rule is, if the home is priced right and is free of defects, meets or beats all competition in street appeal, and all other factors are equal, then it will sell first!
But what really motivates the author to write this article, is that most sellers (as well as their listing agents) have a tendency to price their homes above true market value. The 2008-2009 markets clearly warns sellers, not to be in denial about market conditions. But agents and sellers continue to defy the tea leaves never the less, pricing homes too high, and for too long, and end up on the market for over 180 days and no buyers touring the property for months! Does your listing resemble that remark?
The author advocates that owners, facing an eventual foreclosure, could sell beforehand, if sellers would just focus on cutting their equity rather than holding out to the last for above market profits.
High inventory levels, combined with weak lending activity, does not yield a lot of motivated buyer, let alone those who are qualified. However, as an owner, and a listing agent, there is a lot you could be doing to attract the buyers that are in fact out there; by improving the marketability of the listing, and thus effectively bringing it to the top of the competition.
Give this idea a try --- if this doesn't work, nothing will!
This up front solution, could change the whole dynamics of real estate. It could rapidly send inventory, to much lower levels, in no time, especially if agents and sellers would follow the following guidelines!
Agent and Sellers, agree to follow these steps and you will get results:
---Sellers, if you have been on the market for 180 days and your home hasn't sold, get an immediate appraisal or cancel the listing, and stay off the market for at least 6 months, get an appraisal then, and list for that appraised price, and no more!
---New Sellers not on the market yet, but wanting to be, choose the listing agent of your choice, but only choose an agent who can provide you the names and addresses of potential buyers before you list. How many agents can do that? Every listing agent should be able to. If they can't, then they obviously not the agent for you.
---New Sellers, sign your listing agreement, subject to you, within 24 hours ordering an independent professional appraisal at sellers expense (and listing agent contributes to the seller, an appraisal rebate at closing), and upon notification of the appraised price, list the home for that price, otherwise cancel the listing.
The applause meter isn't moving and I hear a lot of growling over what I just wrote. Well folks, plain and simple, if you want results, you have to do what others have not --- I'm telling you, if you want to move this market along at a much faster pace, it starts with putting appraisals ahead of the process rather than at the end!
In 40 years I would be your toughest sell to date! I had a life long reputation for standing firm, after 27 years of service to my country. My 15 years of real estate drew on that experience as a tough well tested and truely hardened "negotiator" ---
Then one day, my office phone rang not long ago --- and this gent said an associate of mine had recommended he call me --- he went on to say, she said if I would give him a few minutes of my time, he could make it worth my while.
Oh ya, I learned that one in my 20's and I'm in my 60's today....so my 21,000th solitation call --- the typical 6-7 calls I get every given day of my life it seems.....I was going to hear the guy out, then chew him up and spit him out.
He asked me if I'd give him just a few minutes of my time --- and I said in reply, you have 10 minutes and that's it.
Two and one half hours later, he had to go, and it was everything I could do to keep him from hanging up. I was hungry for more --- and I have been passionate about his message ever since!
You see, I have a motto that has proven true, that day especially! I tell my clients, I am not your average agent. I will never give up and I will give you everything I can possible endure, to enable you to realize your real estate goal; I will pursue our quest, as though I was the one realizing the dream!
Well guess what, within 48 hours --- I studied the facts about this company on my own --- I honestly didn't go to bed that night, but instead, got on the Internet and read every thing I could about this company. What's behind it, who are the movers and shakers, etc etc etc ---- I made some day time calls and talked with 20-30 strangers, following up to testimonials, and just shaking them down one side and the other....
I finally went to bed, woke up the next morning --- paced the floor for hours, and made the decision, the timing is perfect, the vision is exactly on track with what I always wanted to do (yes even at 61), and because I have been in the top of my field all my life, this could be the most rewarding opportunity I could ever be part of ----
BOTTOM LINE - I joined Connect Realty!
Those who know me, can tell you I hit the ground running. If you put my name in any search engine, you'll find me listed for pages, in every imaginable search engine. Why? Because I have a passion for this media. And for 15 years I have hammered Internet like nobody you ever seen. People who join my team will not only reap the rewards of those efforts, but I want to pass on a legacy that has sustained my business on these years --- something I have held close to my chest and not shared until now, when this company came along with its true spirit of cooperation and sharing.
If you are a Connect Realty Associate, join the New Group, Connect Real Nationwide and share your stories, your thoughts, your testimonies.
If you are working for another company (other than Connect Realty), please take time out and visit the site that will tell you the whole story as to why I made the switch so fast. You too will be able to browse the site, check out the powerpoint presentation, and watch a video or two --- I will be totally shocked if you aren't calling me with questions! And I hope you do --- because you'll find out I am NOT HIGH PRESSURE --- I am just flat out honest and will tell you like it is. But be prepared for a life changing event ....
One other thing before I go --- call me, I want to walk you through the income estimator....even if you already have seen it, you need to see the way I use it as it will blow your mind away when you see your earnings potential using low figures in a down market! TRUST ME ON THIS - just give me a call at 425-344-2222 (let's hope I am not with a client when you do --- but I'll let you know if I am and will call you back as soon as I can)...Fair?
See ya all next time as this saga definitely continues ----
The first of the year seems to promote the idea of a fresh start in our lives, be it business or personal.
Flying under the radar this past year, slowly creeping across country state by state, has been a much talked about company that has spent considerable investment just researching the way the industry conducts its business.
The mold has been broken --- the old business model of the past is being replaced by new innovative ways to sell homes and conduct our daily lives as breokers and agents.
This new company is leading the way, setting the new standard for real estate excellence with built in efficiencies to better serve our clients and greatly enhance your and our bottom line. It's all about improving your NET profit --- and the companies career enhancing opportunities make it all possible.
No Desk Fees! No Transaction Fees! No Franchise Fees! No Technology Fees! No Transaction Management Fees! No Admin Fees!
Did I say No Fees yet? That's right -- No Fees -- No Kidding!
Folks, the company doesn't impact your overhead --- The expenses you have is what you decide to create yourself. And there's shared discount pricing opportunities to keep your marketing costs to a minimum as compared to the past. Visit the website --- its all explained/
Only $200 to affiliate and renew each year -- $45 E&O per transaction
Take the tour --- hear the story of why entire brokers and agents across the country are making an informed decision ---to transfer their licenses to this new company.
The company approach to this start up is gradual on purpose and I think we are all better by it. I know as a recruiter we want to see everything to take place like overnight.
But we are the "originators" of this company --- the first to sign on....and with that comes the burden of frustration --- want this or that to happen like yesterday.
Expanding too rapidly and having haphazard systems in place is where most companies fail.
This company is different ---- there are countless people and unbeliveable hours, days, months (and yes, even years) that have been consumed at both the corporate and state levels of the organization to innovate change to a decades old business model that has outlived it's tenure.
Clients have evolved and changed but the industry hasn't, not at least, at the same pace. And that is part of the problem.
These are exciting times --- its a gutsy move to introduce a company like ours, during very challenging economic times....
But think about it --- here's a company that advocates cost reduction in a huge way...Eliminating overhead and impacting brokers and agents at only $200 a year to affiliate? And $45 E&O insurance per transaction --- and that's it.
WOW...
Listen to this testimonial:
I am a hard sale --- I about chewed up the Connect Agent who was trying to recruit me on a phone call not too long ago ---With 40 years management experience, I thought I had seen, done, and heard everything. I sternly told the guy, you have exactly 10 minutes to tell me what you have to say, and then, I'm out of here...I get phone calls like this 4-5 times a day and I dont take kindly to solicitations on a business phone.
Well guess what ---- 10 minutes turned into 2.5 hours and it was all the guy could to convince me to get off the phone as he had other people he needed to call. Hey Man -- I'm SOLD.
I was a 100% agent, leading my niche in the industry, and couldn't wait to get started. And started I did --- hitting the ground running. And I will never look back! - Beryl (thank GOD this recruiter has since become a reliable friend!)
And don't go there unless you are ready to spend some time on it...if it doesn't excite you, then its because you never really checked it out, or you didnt believe what you seen...especially the income estimator link...you've got to see the numbers --- they don't lie --- it sure SOLD me and coountless other brokers and agentsa whoi have converted just since the company launched in April 2008.
In 40 years I would be your toughest sell to date! I had a life long reputation for standing firm after 27 years of service to my country. My 15 years of real estate drew on that experience as a tough well tested and truely hardened "negotiator" ---
Then one day, my office phone rang not long ago --- and this gent said an associate of mine had recommended he call me --- he went on to say, she said if I would give you a few minutes of my time, you could make it worth my while.
Oh ya, I learned that one in my 20's and I'm in my 60's today....so my 21,000th solitation call --- the typical 6-7 calls I get every given day of my life it seems.....I was going to hear the guy out then chew him up and spit him out.
He asked me if I'd give him just a few minutes of my time --- and I said in reply, you have 10 minutes and that's it.
Two and one half hours later, he had to go and it was everything I could do to keep him from hanging up. I was hungury for more --- and I have been passionate about his message ever since!
You see I have a motto that has proven true, that day especially! I tell my clients I am not your average agent. I will never give up and I will give you everything I can possible can endure, to enable you to realize your real estate goal; I will pursue our quest as though I was the one realizing the dream!
Well guess what, within 48 hours --- I studied the facts about this company on my own --- I honestly didn't go to bed that night, but instead, got on the Internet and read every thing I could about this company, what's behind it, who's are the movers and shakers, etc etc etc ---- I made some day time calls and talked with 20-30 strangers, following up to testimonials and just shaking them down one side and the other....
I finally went to bed, woke up the next morning --- paced the floor for hours and made the decision, the timing is perfect, the vision is exactly on track with what I always wanted to do (yes even at 61), and because I have been in the top of my field all my life, this could be the most rewarding opportunity I could ever be part of ----
BOTTOM LINE - I joined Connect Realty!
Now, over the next series of blog postings, I intend to share everything I know, everything I do, and help every Broker and Agent I can to realize the same dream right along with me.
Those who know me, can tell you I hit the ground running. If you put my name in any search engine, you'll find me listed for pages in every imagne search engine. Why? Because I have a passion for this media. And for 15 years I had hammer Internet like nobody you ever seen. People who join my team will not only reap the rewards of those efforts, but I want to pass on a legacy that has sustained my business on these years --- something I have held to my chest and not shared until now, when this company came along with its true spirit of cooperation and sharing.
So without further to do folks, this is my first post on the blog...more to follow.
If you are a Connect Realty Associate, join my site please and share your stories, your thoughts, your testimonies.
If you are working for another company (other than Connect Realty), please take time out and visit the site that will tell you the whole story as to why I made the switch so fast. You too will be able to browse the site, check out the powerpoint presentation, and watch a video or two --- I will be totally shocked if you aren't calling me with questions! And I hope you do --- because you'll find out I am NOT HIGH PRESSURE --- I am just flat out honest and will tell you like it is. But be prepared for a life changing event ....
One other thing before I go --- call me, I want to walk you through the income estimator....even if you already have seen it, you need to see the way I use it as it will blow your mind away when you see your earnings potential using low figures in a down market! TRUST ME ON THIS - just give me a call at 425-344-2222 (let's hope I am not with a client when you do --- but I'll let you know if I am and will call you back as soon as I can)...Fair?
See ya all next time as this saga definitely continues ----
Besides being a real estate agent for a number of years, I also know enough to be dangerous in the area of website development. So in an effort to get a specialized website up and running for my sons business, I stumbled across a online business concept that turned out to be very very low overhead and very little to start up. From that beginning a website was designed and the online marketing began.
The business provides a turn-key website for immediate online operation. In most cases it is a 1-person operation and more people can get involved, depending on how much business you want to create. For someone in King County (Seattle area), the operation has become full time and there are 3 persons running it 40 hours a week. It all depends on population density.
Take a look at the details --- If you know of someone who might be interested in owning and operating one of the outlets (1 per state county), there are some typical business requirements the new owner must meet. Again the details are online.
I normally dont pass on letters but when I read this one, and it touched the heart as it probably will do you, you never know when this could happen to any of us.....If we nominate these folks for this special grant for assistance, isn't that too much to ask any of us to do.....just read the letter please, and if you wish to nominate this needy family for assistance, then add your name to the list below and send it to as many others as you can....Thanks BERYL
Our signatures can make a huge difference for the lives of everyone in this family. Please, will you help!
Lynn Marie Walker of Grandview, WA was diagnosed with ALS 1 1/2 years ago. She is now in her final stage of disease. Lynn and her family live in a single wide trailer home and they have 2 children, Amber and James. Rodney, her husband has had to quit working so he can be mom, dad, and everything else to the children and Lynn. Lynn was a hard working lady that worked at Safeway for almost 18 years; she is now unable to talk, walk, move on her own, and has to have all the things done for her that she would normally do. She is 40. This disease hit her and her family like a bomb shell. She is now confined to a wheel chair and can only go from the front room to the kitchen which is a very tiny space.
We would like to nominate this family for an Extreme Home Makeover and we need your help. Please sign and indicate what city and state you are from. Their place isn't big enough for 2 let alone what they are doing now. The 2 kids need to be able to invite their friends over and play which is not currently an option. Let's help Lynn and her family!
Please copy and paste this email into a new email, sign your name to the bottom and pass it on. When we get 500 names I will forward to the studio.
Don't forget to add carbon copy ( cc ) to prwalker38@aol.com to your email.
Thanks!
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335 Roberta Hoffman, Bothell, WA 3 36 Andrea Tucker, Everett WA
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338 Beryl Gosney, Everett WA
Take Care & GOD Bless! BerylGosney "a leading Buyers Agent on internet"
INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO THE VETERANS' AID AND ATTENDANCE SPECIAL PENSION
The Veterans' Administration offers a Special Pension with Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit that is largely unknown. Most find it hard to believe it exists, but it does! This Special Pension allows for Veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing, undressing or taking care of the needs of nature to receive additional monetary benefits. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. It is not a benefit for a person needing housekeeping or respite or part time care. Assisted care in an assisted living facility also qualifies. This most important benefit is overlooked by many families with Veterans or surviving spouses who need additional monies to help care for ailing parents or loved ones. This is a "pension benefit" and is not dependent upon service-related injuries for compensation. Most Veterans who are in need of assistance qualify for this pension. Aid and Attendance can help pay for care in the home, nursing home or assisted living facility. A Veteran is eligible for up to $1,519 per month, while a surviving spouse is eligible for up to $976 per month. A couple is eligible for up to $1,801 per month*. Increase each year for cost of living.
Qualifications are:
Veterans must have served 1 day during an active war and had no less then a 90 day service.
Surviving spouses must still have been married to the veteran when they passed.
You must have a doctors order insisting you need the aid and attendance of another every day.
You must have less then 80K in checking and savings even less if you are applying as a sinlge(not including your home or vehicles) if you have IRAs and CDs they are included as income.
You must have received an honorable discharge or general discharge.
You can choose where you want to live as long as it is a credible facility or community/ Home care company.
You may not qualify if you are on state assistance (medicaid or another subsidized program due to your low income).
Please call us for more information or you can contact the VA direct @ 800-827-1000.
For more information about this "fairly unknown" Program for Veterans and their families, visit this website at http://www.veterans-express.com/ ----
Please tell them that BERYL GOSNEY, a Veterans himself, who retired from being with the Navy 27 years, shares the existence of their website with as many Veterans as he can.
Beryl sponsors a Regional Homes and Loans Center for Veterans seeking to buy or sell real estate. Beryl's site can assist military homebuyers and sellers nationwide. Go to http://www.veteransrealestate.org/ ---
This is a real estate forum for consumers and industry professionals alike. It permits the exchange of questions and answers between consumers and industry professionals, and between industry professionals themselves.
Sponsored by ISREP, the International Society of Real Estate Professionals ( http://www.isrep.org/ ), the "Forum" is consistent with other forms of communications that ISREP promotes in its Communications Center --- activities such as ISREP's Online Chatroom, Instant Messaging, I-Mail, Podcasting, Video Casts, 3 Blogs, Online Simulcasts for up to 2000 guests, Worldwide VOIP via SKYPE, and other technological enhancements as they become available.
Though forums have been around for years, they remain popular among most of us and they provide an audit trail of information and a great resource for others to see and use, whether we are real estate consumers or professionals in the real estate industry.
I love forums --- I learn alot by communicating not just with real agents, but other professionals within the real estate industry and most importantly, continuing a dialogue with part and present clients, and those who are not looking for an agent but would just like to ask a question or two.
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