market: Tips to survive in a down market - 08/02/08 09:59 PM
I have only been in real estate to know what a down market is. The broker I started with lost my real estate application to send to the DRE for three months, so I ended up missing the end of the Great Central Valley Seller's Market. I can't wait for the market (16 comments)
market: Finding your niche - 05/22/08 10:25 AM
Many Realtors are having a hard time. In my area it is not uncommon for a Realtor not to have sold a house for the entire year. Many Realtors have not adapted to the change in environment and have abandoned the industry altogether. However it does not have to be that (17 comments)
market: Get the highest price on a property in a Buyer's Market - 05/16/08 09:55 AM
In the current buyer's market that many Realtors across the country are facing, homes prices are falling very fast. A home that sold for $350,000 two years ago is now selling for about half that in Modesto at roughly $200,000. So what techniques can you use to make your property stand (6 comments)
market: Now is the time to be in Real Estate!!!! - 05/12/08 04:13 PM
Many people feel that this is the worst market in decades and that many Realtors are dropping like flies. How can I say that this is a good time to be in Real Estate? The answer to that is two-fold.
First, although sales are off, now is an excellent time to (13 comments)
market: Have we hit the Bottom? - 05/06/08 09:48 AM
In my part of the country, many professionals are speculating that we are a year or so off on hitting the bottom. Every time it seems that things are starting to get better, another wave of foreclosures hit the market extending the inventory from 11 months to 15 or more. In (8 comments)
market: Are you being innovative? - 03/13/08 11:57 AM
With a possible recession looming over the horizon and dismal sales in many parts of the country, some Realtors are thriving. How can this be? What are they doing that is different than other Realtors who are leaving the business? The answer is simple, they are being innovative! They are doing various (6 comments)
market: Property Taxes: Based upon an outdated value? - 01/29/08 04:04 PM
In many areas, such as Florida, California and Seattle, mortages obtained during the height of the sub-prime loan debacle are higher than what the home is currently worth in todays market. So what can be done about it? First of all, there is hope out there for people who are being over-taxed. If you (4 comments)
market: Being Active - 12/03/07 03:11 PM
It is very important, especially in a down market that people are active with their prospecting. This could range from mailers, to utilizing your sphere of influence, or following through on expired or withdrawn listings. The key thing is to be active. Yes, you are going to face a lot of (8 comments)
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