REALTORs will always be in demand

I read an article today which stated that even with the amount of information that is available online for homeowners and buyers, most people still feel the need to consult a REALTOR. Of course I believe that if you want to protect yourself, you need to consult a professional. Most of us love information--we love to know what is happening in a game right now or what is happening with the latest celebrity gossip. We are information machines, always seeking more. On my website I acknowledge that and allow people the opportunity to get as much information about real estate as they would like. But, when it comes time to sign a contract for a home worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, most people really want someone sitting next to them who knows the contract and the workings of the escrow process. Some buyers enjoy finding the home on their own, checking neighborhoods that they love, or school districts that they know. A REALTOR can help with all of these things and also locate and research certain things about an area such as taxes, future development, Megan's law, and true comparables from homes that have sold in the past months. As a REALTOR I have taken time to go to conferences and meetings to learn more about ways to help better protect my clients.

 Many industries have been negatively affected by online shoppers: music stores, travel agents, florists, and many many more. But there are a lot of people that will do their real estate homework online and then give their local REALTOR a call. 

I would like to hear back from each of you on how you feel about the need for a REALTOR. If you do not want me to know who you are that is fine, you can reply by clicking the Contact Me button and just type in bogus information along with how you really feel. I appreciate all of you that respond to these weblog posts--it really helps me to make my website and marketing plan more effective.  

For your information: Long-term mortgage interest rates continued to fall Friday, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield sank to 3.44 percent. The 30-year fixed-rate average dropped to 5.89 percent, and the 15-year fixed rate fell to 5.22 percent. The 1-year adjustable rate, however, climbed to 5.11 percent.

Sincerely Kevin Williamson Coldwell Banker Shepherd Group http://www.williamsonteam.net/