Okay, here's the deal. The real estate market probably isn't where you'd like it to be right now. But here's something that might make you feel a little better: I've always found it helps to see things in perspective - especially when things aren't going the way you think they should be going. Le
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06/02/2008
Imagine for just a minute that the year is 2020-the year you'll be retiring from real estate. (That might sound like long time but it's only 12 years.) The clock strikes 5 p.m. and you're out the door-forever. Now ask yourself this question: Will your retirement be filled with good times and no w
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06/02/2008
1. If our house is not being shown, it means agents think our price is too high for that neighborhood. Recommendation: A significant price adjustment. 2. If our house is being shown, but not getting any offers, it means the buyers are finding nicer homes for the money. Recomme
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06/02/2008
"Nothing endures but change." Heraclitus Bubble, schmubble. There's been a lot of gabbing about a real estate bubble. Yes, the market has cooled. Yes, interest rates have risen, but honestly, I don't see a bubble. What I do see is a leveling in the market with a shift from a seller's market
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06/02/2008
Those who wish to moan and groan, well, you may want to go find another document to read. Now, for those who want to thrive, first you must know a little about buyers. NAR has found some rather revealing habits of homebuyers. •· 77% of homebuyers used an agent to buy thei
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06/02/2008
How Agents Can Capture a Piece of the Second-Home Market Yes indeed, there is a delectable and juicy sweet spot in the real estate market today and it is growing sweeter every day... the second-home market. If this next statistic doesn't cause your mouth to water, you'll want to pursue another
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06/02/2008
"If you don't watch your money, someone else will." Anonymous The bottom line is - to stay in the real estate industry today, you have to operate like a business. To operate like a business, you must know your finances. A new breed of agent is entering the industry, one who knows business. I
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06/02/2008
