Well, not only has the warmer weather brought out the flowers, the birds, the pollen, the termites - but guess what ?? It is bringing out the BUYERS!!!
Yep, I saw some the other day - I was in shock - I couldn't remember quite what to do. My family said I looked like a deer in the head lights. I stumbled and I stammered - but I got thru it - and you know what is even more amazing?? I wrote an offer too! Can you believe it? I am still sitting here in shock and disbelief. I was beginning to think Buyers were like the fabled unicorn.
No seriously folks, times I think they might be swaying a bit. Not a full tilt and swing but a gentle subtle movement. Ever so faint that if you were to blink you might miss it. But it is happening.
Last week I read online how an agent sent a mass email out to her sphere about regretting not being a part of this new market. I took a thought from that and made one up of my own. And it seems to have worked a bit. I believe now that our positive messages are getting thru some of the fog and haze of the media. Positive thoughts and words are winning out over the 6 o'clock news! Let's keep it up!
One of my sellers was musing about the current state of affairs, and he said that even though it has been a tough market in some aspects- we as a society are still far better off than we were in the past. Yes, it is a hard adjustment to these new leaner times in values, but what goes up ALWAYS comes down. We all knew it would happen, but I am still baffled as to why so many are dismayed by it?
Now don't get me wrong, I am one of "those" people who probably bit off more than they could chew financially during those times and am paying for it now. But I still think given it all, it has made me more of an understanding agent. It has helped me become more respectful of the market place, of the buyers and sellers needs. I think I can relate more.
I post this blog, not as a way to generate points, readership. But more as a way to tell it like I see it. I am happy we have had a correction in prices and mind set of people. The public as a whole has become a bit less greedy in a way.
Yes some buyers are still trying to stick it to the sellers in some cases. But generally as a whole it has calmed down a bit. No more frenzied times, real estate is more calm. I can actually say I am enjoying this time. I can practice my trade and not be an order taker. I can assist buyers and sellers in the transaction and not be just a paper shuffler. Yes, it can be frustrating when a listing isn't selling, or a buyer wants to see even more houses, but there is a certain sense of satisfaction when you do get a deal ratified and closed now.
Well, the pillow is finally calling me back to bed. The soap box is creeking from my winter weight gain. So thanks for listening - have a wonderful Buying Season!
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