Aren't we ever going to see and end to this situation.
 
A meeting was held in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. yesterday with Realtors expressing they're frustration over the effect of the oil spill on business.  From what I read on floridarealtors.org, even though BP stated they would pay for lost contracts due to the spill, none have been paid.  John Harrell, president of Bay County Associationof Realtors, said "he knows 50 people who have filed claims, and none of them have been paid".  BP's statement of the claims process was "it is a complicated process and there is no cookie-cutter answer".  I guess this means Realtors will not see a dime of reimbursement.

Several sales have been lost in our area offices alone.  Agents working with out of state customer are finding their customers having concerns about purchasing a home at this time, with the oil along the coast they are deciding to wait.  I can't imagine how many agents this is happening to, or, is going to happen to.  With the oil running freely for the next several days who knows the total impact this is going to have on our industry.  Even though we don't have any oil balls here, the customer's perception is we may in the future, and then what happens to their investment?

When you come down to it there isn't very much we can do about this situation. BP will find a way not to fulfill their obligations (like not paying the fisherman), and the Administration has clammed up; no help in that arena.

All we can do is keep trying.
I loved the part where Florida Realtors President Wendell Davis said to the BP representative "Plug the hole is what we want and need"

 

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12 Comments on Realtors Meeting With BP

JUL
11
2010

I'm  sure if Realtorskeep filing claims a few will be paid but for the most part they are looking for ways not to pay anyone.  those TV commercials sure look like they care and will do anything they can to help out.  I taken action in my own part and have not filled up my tank in a BP station in several weeks.
10:12am • #1
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Odds are those of y'all on the commission side will be out of luck. After all, the real estate market was dead before the oil spill. At least that's what the media claims.
10:52am • #2
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I hate to say it, but I think the REALTORS are out of luck.  Deals fall through every day with no recourse - this is just another variable that we have to account for now.  Our source of income can be very volatile, often lost on whims with no basis in reality, and that's just the way it is.  I think BP has a way out here - it will be hard to prove that the lost commission wasn't for any of the 101 other reasons it could have vanished into thin air...
11:06am • #3
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Unfortunately the BP stations are owned by individuals trying to make a living, and are going to be put out of business due to this situation.  It's really a shame, those owners are not to blame.

Your right Doug - If you listen to the media the real estate market was dead, but our little area was very busy.

Shelley I think that's exactly what is going to happen
12:31pm • #4
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Forgot to add, best wishes!
10:36pm • #5
JUL
12
2010
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Lois,

This is going to devastate the Realtors in the area that is for sure.
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Congratulations this post is now featured in the Silent Majority Group of Active Rain.
12:23pm • #7
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Thanks Doug

Look at the bright side Mike - Investors can go into those areas that are really hurting and buy for the future; we all know this spill will be cleaned up eventually.  Nature has a way of revitalizing itself.

Thanks again Nick
4:06pm • #8
JUL
13
2010
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Thank you for posting this.  The real estate industry is often "forgotten" in the wake of disasters and I am glad Florida Realtors are being pro-active.
9:16am • #9
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Wallace, all we can do is try.

I am sure Realtors will be at the bottom of barrel when, and it, BP pays out any of the claims
7:43pm • #10
JUL
14
2010
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Lois,

You are right. The sun will shine again and probable much brighter than before.
10:32am • #11
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Love the optimism Mike!
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