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I've seen a change, but it's costing me time on ActiveRain

Exhausted Realtor I've been so unbelievably busy lately, that my time on ActiveRain has been much less. I usually visit AR everyday, in the morning with my coffee, and in the evening with my glass of wine. But the past few weeks, I'm lucky if I get on here at all.

I really had great intentions of writing all these fabulous Localism posts so that I can increase my presence on the internet. But that too is not happening.

What I have been doing instead is going crazy and working very long days. It seems that people finally realized that it is a great time to buy. And thankfully, the listings we've been taking are with REALISTIC sellers who are getting the message about what they need to do to sell.

So between showing homes, staging listings, working the contracts, writing offers, arranging settlements, and all the other details that go into being a Realtor, I just haven't been able to spend my precious time here on AR, like I would like to.

In addition, I have also noticed that in one of my favorite AR groups, Virginia, the regular contributors are not contributing as much...they must be feeling the change too.

I'm exhausted and a little stressed, but I've seen a change in the market, and things look good.

Posted by Chelle Gassan-NOVA Realtor and Stager on 02/28/2008 06:13 PM

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13 Comments on I've seen a change, but it's costing me time on ActiveRain

Its like that sometimes. Just continue when your more relaxed and have time. I love your widget girls!

02/28/2008 06:18 PM

by DeAndrea "Dee Dee" Jones The Hampton Roads Real Estate Lady! (Wainwright Real Estate)

i am glad to hear things are going great to make you sooooo busy

02/28/2008 06:29 PM

by David Soto - Illinois Home Loans & Mortgages (Illinois Home Loans & Mortgage Refinance)

Hi- Congratulations that you hve been too busy to post that is great. I keep seeing mixed signals about the market, I will just keep my fingers crossed.

02/28/2008 06:42 PM

by Solaris Realty

Hi,

Thats good news! Things are starting to move here in southern california too. Maybe people have had enough of the media, and are starting to realize that it is a good time to buy.

Have a great weekend.

Michael A. Caruso

02/28/2008 07:30 PM

by Michael Caruso Real Estate Group

Hi. It's great too be busy....ride the wave! Cheers, Harley

02/28/2008 11:13 PM

by Harley Ramsey Chatsworth, CA Real Estate (Keller Williams)

Hi Chelle - It's a good kind of change. I've noticed activity picking up in the Las Vegas market as well. Hope it continues for you!

02/28/2008 11:16 PM

by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

You are a busy gal and that is great! We are all seeing an up-swing in Virginia and I am happy you are too!!!

Your Friend in Charlottesville!

02/29/2008 07:49 AM

by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Properties)

Dee Dee-the widgets are from meez.com-free and fun to create.

David-I hope you are soooo busy too!

Pam-I feel fortunate to live in the Capital region, because I think we have a completely different economy compared to other parts of the country. I hope your signals clear up soon!

Michael-I had another agent say things weren't moving in SoCal...looks like it's not the same market.

Harley-I'm riding the wave...weeeeeeeeehhhhhh

John-I'm hearing things picking up all over, that is great news!

Charles-Go Virginia!

02/29/2008 04:55 PM

by Chelle Gassan-NOVA Realtor and Stager (Weichert, Realtors and Staged Homes VA)

I'm getting busier too. Glad to hear things are picking up in NOVA.

Tina in Virginia

03/01/2008 04:10 PM

by Tina Merritt - Virginia Beach Real Estate (Long & Foster Oceanfront - Virginia Tech Hokie)

Tina-Great news for Virginia Beach, too! That is where my in-laws live.

03/02/2008 12:46 PM

by Chelle Gassan-NOVA Realtor and Stager (Weichert, Realtors and Staged Homes VA)

Chelle - don't feel bad... I felt it too in Feb. It is a good change and adjustments to have! It is better than living on AR because you have nothing else to do! :)

03/03/2008 08:18 AM

by n d (Naoma Doriguzzi)

Naoma-You are so right!

03/03/2008 06:13 PM

by Chelle Gassan-NOVA Realtor and Stager (Weichert, Realtors and Staged Homes VA)

Chelle,

Prince William and other northern Virginia counties have seen some help recently from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Admin. Individuals can now obtain conforming interest rates up to $729,750!!

Here's a link to check out other areas

Best

03/07/2008 10:13 AM

by Zach Dahl Virginia Home Loans (Ameritime Mortgage Company, LLC.)

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