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Refuse to be Scared! or Don't Believe Everything You Hear about the Real Estate Market

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Around Atlanta GA RE License #296541

October 24, 2007 04:50 AM

I read an interesting article this morning entitled "Refuse to be Scared: Trick or Treat for Today's Entrepreneurs".

In it: a good bit of advice not only for us agents but also for our clients, especially those in "tricky" markets.

The author warns that "spooky tales of declining markets, terrorizing sellers, freaky FSBOs and the real estate version of Chicken Little's 'The sky is falling!'" -- the rumors and whisperings that slither through our real estate offices (and the media, of course) -- can spook even the best agents. And she gives advice as to how we, as agents, can rise above the gossip and make the most of any market.

A dedication to positive thinking is really the gist; however, following a few of her tips may just help to get us through some rough spots.

And for our buyers, I recommend the same -- the power of positive thinking and NOT believing everything you hear.

I had a client recently come in from the Midwest to look at homes. They told me that they knew the market in Atlanta was soft -- they had heard it was a great "buyer's market" and were looking forward to getting a deal. But things are not as depressed here as perhaps other parts of the country, and certainly not as much as the media is portraying. In fact, we are still the 4th strongest home buying market in the country. We are ranked #12 in the Top 25 US Job Growth Markets and #2 in the Top 25 US Housing Markets by Permits.

The deal my buyers thought they were going to get simply does not exist. But with a little education on the market, they found that they were still able to get a beautiful house for a fair price. And then of course, they were happy!

So REFUSE TO BE SCARED! Don't let a soft market get you down. Read through the tips in this article and put them into practice. Get back to basics. And think positively! You may find it's just not as bad as it seems!

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Maura Gebhardt
The Gebhardt Group
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta
10220 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Lania DeMers

Rocky Mountain Realty Co. - Colorado Springs, CO

Broker, Rocky Mountain Realty Co.

I have heard that the market is strong in Atlanta. Keep up the good work. The market is slow here in Colorado Springs, yet we still thrive. God is blessing people all around the country. You get what you expect, I think.

Oct 24, 2007 05:07 AM

Linda Futral

Newnan, GA

Thanks for posting this it is great to see someone else saying that things are not as bad as the media is projecting in the Georgia areas.

Oct 24, 2007 05:10 AM

Chris Pollinger

Berman & Pollinger, LLC. - San Diego, CA

Consulting for Luxury Teams and Brokerages

What a great post! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights with the community here on AR.

Carpe diem,

Oct 24, 2007 05:42 AM

Anthony Schimmel

Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem, PA

Thank you very much for your post. I really enjoyed the article and it is all so much true. In-fact my wife and I have forgot so much about the basics there for awhile and got off track. Recently for the past month or two have been putting aside 2 hours a day to call all of our past clients. We are almost done with them and have been getting great results just out of the personal contact. Afterwards we will be moving on to friends, friends family, personal family etc.

We definitely recommend that if you are not calling and just sending out mailing/post cards etc. to pick up the phone and call. There is nothing better then a warm phone call and let them know that you were thinking about them.

Again thank you for the post,

Oct 24, 2007 06:01 AM

Maura Neill

RE/MAX Around Atlanta - Alpharetta, GA

North Metro Atlanta Real Estate

Hi, Lania! Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Our market is doing fairly well, considering the news that comes through the media! We just have to keep educating our buyers who come from other parts of the country!

Hi, Linda! Thanks for reading! We try to keep a positive spin on things!

Hi, Chris! Thanks for the compliments!

Hi, Anthony & Jennifer! I appreciate you reading and commenting! We are big proponents of phone calls and handwritten notes. We find they definitely let our clients know that we are really thinking about them!

~Maura Gebhardt

Oct 30, 2007 03:25 AM

Rick and Lynn Orze

RE/MAX All Pro - Carol Stream, IL

Carol Stream, IL RE/MAX All Pro

We do refuse to be scared! (Although we have to admit at times it is difficult!) We have to spread the word about the great opportunity it is to buy right now. It really is the case. We just need to get the word out. The problem is it was SO good for SO long everyone is kind of in shell shock! Great post and keep spreading the word!!!

Oct 30, 2007 03:20 PM

Joyce "Joy" Mahaney Brewster

High Profile Realty - Glendale, AZ

Great article..I agree and posted something similar recently where I read a mock-chicken little story where "Chicken" ran around town telling all the realtors to GIVE UP because the market was going soft! We must be there for our clients through the many different faces of real estate, and I refuse to be scared. In fact, I sold a home Monday!

Oct 31, 2007 02:23 AM

Hi, Rick & Lynn! I refuse to be scared, too! =) I know what you mean - so good for so long = seems so bad right now.

Hi, Joyce! Thanks for stopping by and reading - and congrats on Monday's sale!

Oct 31, 2007 06:06 AM

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