I am still awaiting all these comments and mail that you are susposed to get when you blog...I feel I do it just to see myself write, I am probably not the only one...Anyhow, You gotta believe in what you sell, right? Well, I always felt that our Local Real Estate Industry was strong, small declining numbers, but nothing like what you see in other parts of the nation. And you know what, Charlotte finally got its recognition...Take a look at this... http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/105075/Charlotte-Named-Best-Place-to-Live that is right, Best Place to Live in America...

I sell alot of property in very diverse locations that our local MLS covers, having listings in 5 Counties, I see alot of action still going on...as I do think we are in a bit of a slump, I think the market was due for a correction. People need to be able to live in their home, not be house poor, & be able to not only make their home payments but to be able to really comprehend what it means when they are signing all those closing docs. I mean, Who are the Jones' & why do we need to compete with them? I think the average investor should not exist, it takes alot of skill & risk & should be left to people who really can "invest in a risk" and possibly lose.

I also never gave it much thought to people who wanted to list their homes so much over current market value that it would just sit there...when agents bring buyers out to a home and it's overpriced, they are not nice in letting you know you have wasted everyone's time...no one likes a greedy person, so take the slice of pie that best suits your appetite, don't think that you deserve the whole pie just because you maintained your home and did some minor upgrades..My best Philosophy on selling a home and helping sellers determine price is easy "If you Loved your home, it will Love you back...don't take advatage of that Love!"

Lastly, for all the people who will look at what Charlotte has to offer by way of purchasing Real Estate remember, we already own property in the #1 place to live and just because a home has been listed more than 30 days does not mean you offer half of the list price...do your homework buyers, after all not every home around here is a foreclosure...Lets all work together towards a common goal, look at all the factors before you write up that offer to purchase!

So that is it, We have lots to do here, lots to offer, lots of reasons to relocate to Charlotte...now we have even been ranked #1...we have alot to live up to; so sellers take note, buyers are out there, they are looking to buy your home & live in your neighborhood...I will be bringing them by soon!