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Active Rain- Collective attitude

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executive

I have to say ever since joining AR, I am impressed with the overall attitude of the Realtors in this community.  The posts talk about current market conditions which are trying. 99.5 % of what I read here is about opportunity and making lemonade out of lemons. Its very inspiring to here story's and ideas which encourage stepping up and make it happen attitude. I have been in real estate for 22 years and seen it all recession and boom. But unlike today with blogging and the AR community, you never knew what everyone else was thinking or doing. This is fantastic, I applaud all of my fellow Realtors who are out there making lemonade and enjoying it.    SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY!!

Comments (12)

Terry Osburn
BHHS|Drysdale Properties - Pleasant Hill, CA
Broker Associate
OK, Who makes the best lemonade? I'm thirsty....
Oct 08, 2007 12:00 PM
Curt Largent
Sheldon Largent Real Estate, DRE License # 01327993 - Redding, CA
"All Things Real Estate" www.KCNR1460.com

Hi John,

The key to being sucessful is positive thinking, it's an awesome time to be in real estate!  If you can be an agent in this market imagine what you can do in a buyer's market.  The key is lead generation, statistically if you do 47 open houses, you can expect 6-7 buyers, even in this market.  Last week an agent listed a home in a desirable neighborhood, my clients decided to take advantage of the listing that was priced below market value, there were 4-offers on the property.   The buyer's are waiting for opportunities and there seems to be plenty of them.  Listing agents who price the homes to sell are going to sell them.  The math is simple and that makes it an awesome time to be a realtor. 

You have been in the business 22-years and I am sure have seen it all, what's your thoughts?

~Ruth Angel, The Largent Team 

 

Oct 08, 2007 12:12 PM
Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

Great post!

Very true...thanks for sharing it with us!

Take care & good luck!

Oct 08, 2007 12:20 PM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

We are all a family.  Helping eachother is just what should be done;)

It's a Good Life!

Fran Rokicki, Clubnet~Mentor

Oct 08, 2007 12:29 PM
Faith LaRosse
Springer Realty Group - Limerick, PA
Serving Berks, Chester & Montgomery Counties
Way to go---that's what I truly love about being here, too.  When you find yourself in one of those "pity parties" just log on to AR and the wonderful people here will boost you out of those doldrums! Thanks for the post! Go Rainers!
Oct 08, 2007 12:32 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Amen!
Oct 08, 2007 12:41 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results
Committed, caring, sharing, not like the real world at all let the rain continue! this community should be a model for the outside world
Oct 08, 2007 01:48 PM
Keisha Hosea- KASIHomes.com
KASI Homes - Chino Hills, CA
Real Estate Solutions For Real People
John, I am with you. The positive energy here is awesome!
Oct 08, 2007 02:02 PM
John Savignano
RE/MAX Executive - Hopkinton, MA
Realtor - Hopkinton and Metrowest MA Real Estate
You just proved the point! 4 offers on 1 property. The same is true here in MA, if its priced right from day 1 it will sell quickly, all this while improperly priced homes sit and sit. The buyers recognize value and when it presents itself they act!
Oct 09, 2007 04:16 AM
Ryan Martin
Pacific Continental Realty, LLC - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Commercial RE Broker

John,

You are correct. Negative brings everything down. Consumer confidence is one of the most important factors in our economy.

Oct 09, 2007 07:37 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

John, Great post.  Helping each other is what it's about. 

 

Oct 09, 2007 11:20 AM
Dionne Morgan
Realty World Solano Realty - Vallejo, CA
Broker REALTOR ,GRI, e-PRO

Yes. For many this is the best market possible, many will benefit. We will have to make the most of the current market.

Jun 28, 2008 08:49 PM