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The Buyers are coming, The Buyers are coming!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA
Paul Revere
Just like Paul Revere shouted “the British are coming”, so are the Buyers in full force. 
 
I don’t think it is just me, but I have had so many buyers lately that I am having a tough time keeping up with them, let alone keeping them straight.  This weekend alone, I took out three buyers, didn’t write any offers, but that is our next step.

I know it’s not just my partner and I, because on Sunday evening our office was a buzz with agents and their clients reviewing listings, writing offers, getting loan approvals in place, etc.  It feels great to see so much excitement in the air with real estate.  We’ve been on such a negative path for a while, it’s awesome to see movement, and lots of it!

This is good news for everyone, especially the sellers out there who are waiting for their homes to sell.  Keep in mind, all of these buyers are looking for a good deal, not unrealistic, but fair. Overpriced listings are not on our shopping list, so Sellers price your home to sell because:

THE BUYERS ARE COMING!
 
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Chelle Gassan
Weichert, Realtors-Virginia
571-330-6164 cell
703-753-3828  office
www.chellegassan.com 

Comments(36)

Tamara Inzunza
Realty One Group Capital - Alexandria, VA
Close-In Alexandria and Arlington Living
I agree, somebody needs to tell The Post.  According to them, aren't we officially in a 'housing recession'???
Feb 11, 2008 02:06 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hello Chelle,
That is wonderful news.  We had a flurry of activity a couple weeks ago but it died down.  Hopefully, it will pick up again soon.
Feb 11, 2008 11:14 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"
Chelle, Yes. they are coming - my Contact Me email is becoming more active each day - it's a pleasant change,  Karen
Feb 12, 2008 04:08 AM
Chelle Gassan
RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA - Bristow, VA
NOVA Realtor and Stager

Gary B.- Good luck with your Buyer's seminar, I'm sure you will 'scare' up a few more!

Colleen- It is a wonderful thing!

Tamara-Housing recession...where?

Cynthia-Our flurry has been going on for a few weeks, I hope it stays that way!

Karen-Pleasant change, indeed! 

Feb 12, 2008 04:22 AM
Scott Wall
StoneHouse Realty, Inc - Bristow, VA
Very slowly on this side. But thanks for the ray of hope.
Feb 14, 2008 01:13 PM
Lynn Johnson
Coldwell Banker Home Connection - Owatonna, MN
Owatonna, MN Real Estate
Chelle - I'm hopeful and optimistic, but haven't seen it in our neck of the woods, in southern Minnesota.  I know things will change with the Spring market, and I hope it happens soon.  Best of luck for continued success with your buyers.
Feb 14, 2008 02:02 PM
Donna Trevino
Exit Realty-Creative Group - Yakima, WA
It is great to hear about your success. Things are finally starting to pick up in our area also.
Feb 14, 2008 06:27 PM
Chelle Gassan
RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA - Bristow, VA
NOVA Realtor and Stager

Scott-What side are you on?  I thought we worked in the same area.  I'm spreading hope to you.....

Lynn-I think it helps that we are in a large Metropolitan area.  This is a very transient community, especially with the military and the government.   Hope things pick up!

Donna-The Buyers are coming! 

Feb 15, 2008 12:45 AM
Sally Zatkoff
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making a Difference
I have been swmped too Chelle and it is great isn't it?  Definitely the direction we want to be going in
Feb 16, 2008 02:27 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Loved the positive energy in this Post :)  And we too have seen an increase in activity.
Feb 16, 2008 02:47 PM
Chelle Gassan
RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA - Bristow, VA
NOVA Realtor and Stager

Sally-It is great and hope it continues until Fall!

Kathy-I'm a firm believer in being positive.  Glad CA is feeling the activity too! 

Feb 17, 2008 08:30 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
Chelle, the buyers are coming!  I had three this weekend.  Now it's a matter of getting them to pull the trigger and make a decision.  It will happen. 
Feb 17, 2008 11:12 PM
Chelle Gassan
RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA - Bristow, VA
NOVA Realtor and Stager
Brian-Yes!  I agree...now if we can just get them to write the offer.  So many choices...
Feb 18, 2008 02:26 AM
Brittany Stewart
Luxe Realty Group - Plano, TX
Making Dallas Home

We've noticed a pick up in Jacksonville too.  I had a great month in December but haven't been too too busy so far this month.  Its good to hear that its moving in a positie manner.

Feb 19, 2008 11:38 AM
Chelle Gassan
RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA - Bristow, VA
NOVA Realtor and Stager
Brittany- Positivity is definitely a move in the right direction
Feb 20, 2008 12:41 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
Chelle, I'm very happy for you that your buyer traffic has picked up for you. Hopefully that bodes well for a strong year.
Feb 20, 2008 09:10 AM
Zach Dahl
Ameritime Mortgage Company, LLC. - Charlottesville, VA
Virginia Home Loans

Chelle,

Congratulations on getting the pendulum moving.  Maybe having the 8th lowest unemployment rate(3.2%) in the country helps too!

Feb 27, 2008 06:18 AM
Mary Pichardo
Keller Williams - Mira Loma, CA
Here in so Cal nothing yet. I hope that changes real soon. The market is still slow here.
Feb 27, 2008 08:39 AM
Stella Barbour
NoVa Brokers LLC - Vienna, VA
Principal Broker, Serving Virginia and Maryland
I was thinking the same thing.  I picked up a few buyers last week.  I think this is great.  Now to get as many buyers as listings I have.
Feb 27, 2008 11:28 AM
Chelle Gassan
RE/MAX Regency and Staged Homes VA - Bristow, VA
NOVA Realtor and Stager

Gary-So far, so good..thanks!

Zach-You may be right about the great job situation we have in the DC area.

Mary-Your time is coming...keep the faith!

Stella-Business is GOOD! 

Feb 28, 2008 09:44 AM