This is Jack. Jack lives in Kansas City. He listens to his realtor friends.
This is Indie. Indie is a happy, insecure, buffoon type. She's not the sharpest tool in the shed but at least she knows Jack.
Without guidance, Indie tends to run back and forth, cutting a path without really going anywhere. She has a lot of energy but lacks focus and direction.
Jack is observant, lean, and graceful. Jack does not flit back and forth aimlessly. He moves with precision. He knows where the bones are buried. When Jack goes after something, he does so with quiet planning and a minimum of calculated movement.
Our California investors don't know Jack. Neither do the investors calling from Florida and Arizona. They seem like nice people but they tend to behave like Indie when choosing properties. We have tried to introduce them to Jack but there must be a language barrier because we are having trouble getting through to them. That may be the reason so many California investors lost their shirts in our market during the past two years. When they end up in foreclosure, it hurts our market too.
We are all busy and there are a growing number of Kansas City realtors who will not even talk to the California investors. Educating takes time. The language barrier makes it more difficult. I understand the frustration. Honestly, it is disheartening to work with people who do not listen.
But I believe in balance. Although some realtors will not work with buyers; some will not work with CA investors; some will not work with REO's, I believe in embracing the whole real estate market, not just the easy parts that we like. Our whole team believes this way. We are holistic realtors with patience and hope for the future.
You, of course, recognize that believing and actually doing are two different animals. This is where we could use your help. If you are a realtor in CA, FL, AZ, NY, DC, or any market that has been hit hard during the recession, please do us a favor. Please introduce any investors from your state to Jack. It will only take a moment of your time and all realtors in Kansas City will be grateful for your assistance.
Jack thanks you. I thank you. Every realtor in KC thanks you.
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No animals have been harmed during the making of this blog post.
I love California, Florida, Arizona, New York, DC, the people who live in all states, and investors in general.
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Interpreter Needed:
How do you say "You can't buy a house for half the list price in Kansas City!" in Californian?
Also, "We have accepted, standardized contracts approved by all appropriate state and local authorities; we do not need your contracts; we will not use your contracts."
Also, "Ask your realtor for their opinion, then LISTEN; that's what you're paying for."
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