This is the turning week...Spring will be even better

By
Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

My business is fairly seasonal - slower in the winter and busier in the spring/fallwestchester bamboo flooringI'm guessing yours may be the same way.  This year, it's been a lot more challenging than usual with the snow.

But, this week things are really starting to turn.  Finally, the snow is starting to melt and the weather is bearable and the days are longer, and all of a sudden there is a lot of hope and anticipation.  We have closed a lot of sales this week - both from customers that we have just met with as well as from customers who we met with last year.

We have a lot of people in a rush... they are planning to put their house on the market or they are about to move in, or they had water damage (due to all this snow) or they are now just finally ready and want to get moving on their home improvement project. It's very exciting.  Everything is starting to click.

I can see a more upbeat tone in the blogs I'm reading.  Everyone is encouraging their customer to get ready for the spring market.  I see pictures of flowers and grass (ooohh...forgot what that looks like since all this white stuff has gotten in the way).

I know this is a sign of good things to come - in all of our markets.  So, let's get ready for a wonderful spring market.  March is almost here. And, if you're not busy yet, take steps so you will be well positioned.  It's coming...real soon.  I promise.  So, let's keep the positive thinking going.  People love to be around people with positive energy.  Remember that.

Comments (28)

James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

I agree, I think there is a lot of pent up demand just waiting to burst.

Feb 26, 2011 07:03 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

James - yes, I think it's going to be a really strong spring.

Feb 26, 2011 07:08 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I think you are absolutely right about this!  There seem to be a lot of buyers out there starting to look.

BTW, would any hardwoods work with radiant heat?  Or is that a bad idea for any hardwood?

Feb 26, 2011 07:21 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Hi Susan.  Yes, some woods can work w/ radiant heat, but you need to make sure they are approved for it.  If it's solid hardwood, it needs to be quarter sawn or rifted/quartered.  Some engineered hardwoods are approved - read the label...if they are approved, they usually have a radiant heat symbol.

Also, BTW, tile conducts the heat better than hardwood.

Feb 26, 2011 07:30 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Debbie,

Things are definitely heating up! I'm glad we ordered our carpeting (from Julie & Robert in Austin- see my post~Floor Coverings International) when we did and got it installed this past week. No time now to start the project with carpet, paint and new furniture. Will have to post the before and after pictures!

Feb 26, 2011 08:07 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Dorie - Yes, they are...just got another sale since the time of writing this post.  Cool, I will check out your post.  Sorry I missed it.  It's been crazy busy here.

Feb 26, 2011 08:42 AM
Kim McMahon
Executive Realty Group - Skokie, IL

Debbie~ I agree I have been seeing an increase in activity too.  Could it be...... almost spring.  PLEASE!!!

Feb 26, 2011 09:33 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Kim - Yes, I think it is...and it can't get here soon enough.

Feb 26, 2011 09:46 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Debbie, and I can't wait...I want to see flowers, wear sweaters, and see houses sell this spring.

Feb 26, 2011 11:12 AM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

I like the positive energy Debbie!  I just can't wait until ALL this snow is gone - for good - or at least until next winter!

Feb 26, 2011 12:38 PM
Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

Debbie, I liked your inspirational blog and agree, we are so ready to see green and lots and lots of it please. 

I used to work in your neck of the woods, Westport in the old Famous Artists Buildings.

Feb 26, 2011 07:51 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Ellen - Yes, that will be really nice.  I can't wait either.

Christine - Thx.  I know, I can't wait to see the grass again.

Rene - Thx.  Oh, and cool, Westport is right near here.

Feb 26, 2011 08:33 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
Debbie, I agree and have just received 2 buyers from a listing, had them pre-approved on Friday & am meeting with them today...so back from vacation is going well...glad you are busy...
Feb 26, 2011 10:53 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Ginny - Oh, good, I'm so glad to hear that.  That is great news.

Feb 26, 2011 11:24 PM
Michele Miller ~ REALTOR®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Debbie,

YES, THINK POSITIVE AND GREAT THINGS WILL HAPPEN!

READ THE SECRET and I'm READING THE POWER NOW.

GOOD STUFF!

Feb 26, 2011 11:34 PM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Debbie - Ahhh, Spring. Soon. Very soon would be good.

Feb 26, 2011 11:37 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Michele - Oh, great advice and reminder.  I read that a while ago.

Judi - Yes, it will be.  Can't wait for the warm weather.  It will make shclepping the samples so much easier.

Feb 26, 2011 11:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

Somehow, I think we may actually catapault out of winter into spring this year.  So many folks I am speaking with are so READY:-)

Feb 28, 2011 11:39 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

John - yes, we did and each week is getting warmer.

Myrl - Yes, I think you are right.  Everyone is ready to do stuff now.  There's a buzz in the air.

Feb 28, 2011 12:01 PM
Scott Silverstone
William Raveis Real Estate - New Haven, CT
www.CTProperty.com, Connecticut Luxury & Waterfront Realty

We are seeing demand increase here in Connecticut.  Sellers want to capitalize on low prices and sub-5% mortgages.  The melting snow this week has led to increased walk-in clients in our office.

Mar 01, 2011 04:36 PM

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