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Using the Economy As an Excuse, Is So Yesterday

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Real Estate Agent with Cherimie Crane & Associates

You have put it off long enough. It is time to sell your property. Maybe you have outgrown the small three bedrooms, possibly your five large bedrooms have outgrown you; whatever the circumstance it is time to slide down from the fence, contact a Realtor and begin your selling journey.

There is no need for a psychiatrist on retainer, your boxing gloves can remain in the attic, and unlike two years ago, you may not even have to give your property away wrapped in a bright red bow! Times have changed, yet again. Realtors are not running from listing to listing with a fanny pack full of full priced offers but sellers are feeling a subtle rattle from the long awaited shift.

It isn’t earth shattering, and dreams of striking the property pot of gold may be a bit far-fetched, but the slow rumble of a shift is more welcomed than the lose-your -lunch free fall experience of recent past.

Turn off the television, unplug the Ipod, Ipads, I-whatever and join the real world of action. Using the economy as an excuse is so yesterday. Action is the new black, and smart is the new skinny. Everyone knows that, right? 

Now is the time to finish living the life you in which you paid too much for a few years back. We have learned to be frugal. We have become masters of the DIY, and gurus of getting by. You are now more prepared to face the challenges of moving on with it!

Do you want to live somewhere different? Get on with it.

Do you want to downsize to something more realistic and less stressful? Get on with it.

Do you need to squeeze your family of five out of a home for two? Commence the squeezing.

Blast the theme to Rocky and call a Realtor. Realtors are now more qualified, better equipped, and so fresh from battle the entire industry is in Olympic ready shape. The weak have fallen, the best have risen. The best of the best will get the job done.

Realtors have seen, heard, read, and dodged it all. There is very little a professional, experienced Realtor can’t handle in the realm of realty. Do you need an advocate with a less than communicative bank? Do you need a list of the top stagers, photographers, contractors, landscapers, even babysitters? Do you need someone to assist you in navigating one of the more challenging markets in history? Call a Realtor. It won't be as easy as excuses, it won't be as quick as an episode of HGTV, but with the right Realtor you can begin to make change.

Crawl out to great 2012. Resist the urge to repeat the excuses, hesitations, and mantras of the 2011 seller-be-damned. If you are ready to get on with it, call a Realtor. 

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J S
McMurray, PA

Love love this post.  It is so true - the market is what the market is.  It may never turn around so you have to make the best decisions for NOW.  Thanks for a great post.

Jan 06, 2012 01:54 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Thanks Julie, I believe it is a year of action. I am speaking to myself as much as anyone in this post. Enough with the excuses, get a plan and get it done.

Jan 06, 2012 01:58 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

We hear it all the time ... the excuse.  I love the one I frequently hear - We will just wait until things go up in price, maybe next year.  I guess one can yield to the thought that they are being optimistic, I just think unrealistic.  Then I professionally dive into fact for them to consider.  Wonderful post Cherimie!

Jan 06, 2012 02:09 AM
John Ashley
Keller Williams - Little Rock, AR

Great post Cherimie! I am definitely ready for a year of action.

Jan 06, 2012 02:22 AM