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HOW IS THE MARKET?

If I had a nickel for every time I was asked this question, I would have a lot of nickels.

I am sure all real estate agents are asked it all the time.

"How is the market?"

My boss always answers, "Unbelievable!" He doesn't ever say good or bad.

The market is, after all, just the market. It might be a great time to buy, or a great time to sell.

But it's always a great time for somebody.

So he always answers, "Unbelievable!" That's it.

It's beautiful. It says it all without really saying anything.

Short and sweet.

UNBELIEVABLE.

What are people looking for, anyway, when they ask "How is the market?"

Average market time? Prices in the neighborhood? How is my business??

Is it some sort of test...

A mini interview, perhaps.

"If this joker can't answer this simple question to my liking, he's gone." thinks the prospect.

I hope I answer well. I think I do.

But I guess I might as well remove any doubt. From now on, the market will always be...

"UNBELIEVEABLE!"

Ken

www.kensfeaturedhomes.com

Posted by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate on 05/23/2008 10:42 AM

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18 Comments on HOW IS THE MARKET?

Ken - I like this response. I remember in one of my earliest real estate classes that the instructor said to always say, "Great!" as a response to this question, which is sometimes simply lying. I may start using this the next time this question is launched at me.

05/23/2008 10:48 AM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

I like that ..saying UNBELIEVABLE (with enthusiasm). Sound great!

05/23/2008 10:48 AM

by Chuck Carstensen (Re/max Associates Plus/The Discovery Coach)

Love it! I've been using UNBELIEVABLE for years now, as it covers the gamut of hot and cool markets.

Marjorie Taylor, SeaGrove St. Augustine Beach, FL

marjorie@mcgarveycommunities.com

www.seagrovestaugustine.com

05/23/2008 10:48 AM

by Marjorie Taylor - Homes in St. Augustine (Homes in St. Augustine)

This response sure beats the heck out of "Great!" and "Fantastic!", which is what almost every other broker tells their agents to say.

05/23/2008 10:57 AM

by Michael Mackey (R) ABR, CRS, GRI (CENTURY 21 All Islands)

Hi Michael, Marjorie, Chuck, and Jason. Thanks all for stopping by.

Yes. It would make my life easier. And still maintain my integrity...

Ken

05/23/2008 11:01 AM

by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville)

Your boss is a wise man- Thank you ...and him for shaing- My new tag work- UNBELIEVABLE!

05/23/2008 11:02 AM

by Barbara Carter Ulster County Real Estate Professional (Associate Broker Exit Realty Services)

Hi Barbara. Good luck with it. I bet it works!

Ken

05/23/2008 11:39 AM

by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville)

Unbelievable is a perfect response.

05/23/2008 11:42 AM

by Brenda Carus (Re/Max Towne Square Realty)

The market is always good! Sometimes its better for buyers and sometimes its better for sellers. The buyers have to have something to buy so there are sellers selling. which is always a good market for us!

05/23/2008 11:51 AM

by David Slavin, ABR, SRES RE/MAX Grand, Katy, TX (RE/MAX Grand)

Hi Brenda and David. Thanks for stopping by.

Unbelievable is almost funny!

Ken

05/23/2008 01:02 PM

by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville)

Ken- I like this response...unbelievable! I think I will steal it!

05/23/2008 01:12 PM

by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Oregon Coast Realty)

Ken- I went to a chamber mixer tonight and had the proverbial question asked...I used "unbelievable" and his response was..."good or bad?" I just had to laugh!!

05/23/2008 10:43 PM

by Lori Franks ~ Brookings, Oregon Real Estate (Oregon Coast Realty)

That's a great answer for the million dollar question Ken! Do the people who ask this question actually want an answer? OR is it kind of like saying "How are you doing"?

05/23/2008 10:47 PM

by Cheryl Powell - ABR, Broker, Realtor - Remax Gold - Concord NC Real Estate (RE/MAX Gold - The Powell Team)

Hi Lori and Cheryl. Thanks for stoping by. I am not sure what they are looking for.

I assume it is how are you doing? But who knows.

Unbelievable.

Ken

05/24/2008 08:35 AM

by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville)

That is a great descriptor ,May I use it?

05/24/2008 08:39 AM

by Margaret Rodgers,Realtor,Broker,AHWD (The Real Estate Market Inc)

Hi Margaret. Of course you may. Thanks for stopping by.

HAVE AN UBELIEVABLE DAY!!

kEN

05/24/2008 09:19 AM

by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville)

I like this answer. It is certainly true!

05/24/2008 09:51 AM

by Melody Botting Real Estate Network

Hi Melody. Thanks for stopping by!

Ken

05/24/2008 03:24 PM

by Ken Tracy Realtor Naperville Illinois Real Estate (Keller Williams Naperville)

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