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Associated Press Quotes Me and My Client

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Howard Hanna Rand Realty License # 49FA1074963

I am quoted in this article released by the AP today on the state of the housing market. The thrust of the piece is that we aren't out of the woods yet with prices. Distress sales are supressing values, inventory is giving buyers more choices-and moxie- and sellers are left to absorb the crisis of confidence. 

The survey of views from around the country seems to paint a rather consistent picture that what I see is a view shored by observers in other parts of the nation. Sellers are often having to reduce their asking price to get views, field low offers, and make accomadations to make deals work. 

The last quote of the article is from one of my clients, who made good copy. You should click and read his remark. Anyone who knows me will laugh at the words they read, and will likely agree that we often list people with similar personalities to our own. When a reporter ends the piece with your quote, that is high praise. My guy nails it. (I did not represent him years ago on his purchase, by the way). 

Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

J Philip, 

Great job!  She called me yesterday as well, after finding me here! So amazing that the little guys can get as much exposure because of blogging!

All the best, Michelle

Mar 29, 2011 03:34 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Phil....congrats on even more press coverage!

Mar 29, 2011 03:45 PM
Larry Story ALC
Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC
Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

Phil congratulations on the press coverage.  I however am seeing a bit of an upturn.  It depends on the homes and neighborhoods.  I have had two listings in the past two weeks go under contract with full price offers and in one case multiple offers.  They were not distressed sales either.  

Mar 29, 2011 04:47 PM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

Glad to see you getting good results from working your fingers to the bone. You are a respectable and responsible commentator for our industry.

Mar 29, 2011 04:51 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Phil... first off, congrats on getting recognized... In regards that quote, that does sound like you..or that it would come from you.

jeff belonger

Mar 29, 2011 04:53 PM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Phil - You keep getting quoted and other coverage ... you'll have to make the Talk Show circuit!  I'd watch!

Mar 29, 2011 04:59 PM
Maya Swamy
Funds Available - Long Beach, CA
Ph.D. Long Beach, CA - fundsavailable.com

Congratulations on the quote. Here in Long Beach things have stabilized and I believe we won't hav e much of a drop here on in.

Mar 29, 2011 05:23 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Congratulations on getting well-deserved recognition! Isn't it nice to know that you've been typing your brains out for a good reason? (Not that you haven't gotten other benefits from that effort!)

Mar 29, 2011 07:46 PM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Congrats Phil! Your hard work is paying off in spades!

In my area, if a home is in Mint condition and above, they are selling in 30 days or less. Everything else is lingering. It's half a seller's market and half a buyer's market.

Mar 29, 2011 11:52 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Congrats. Your hardwood is getting magnified as are the links back to your site.  Good for you. See you next week.

Mar 29, 2011 11:54 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Phil it is always great to be in the news. I was interviewed a few weeks back by investors business daily about the potential for Realtors to be sued for negligence in a short sale.

Mar 30, 2011 12:23 AM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

Good morning Bill-I saw that! It is a nice feeling and I'm happy for you. Are you going to Raincamp?

Debbie, that was one of the great Fruedian slips from a flooring professional I have ever seen. I am buying you a beer for it. 

Jackie- it is the same things here. It is all local. The Case-Schiller report, which has everyone abuzz, is a national survey. 

Marte- Very gratifying. Now that the kids can read the biggest thrill is their reaction. 

Maya- the west coast dropped earlier, and there is ample evidence that your side of the nation is going to recover faster as well. I think we're seeing it now. 

Jack- don't put ideas in my head! =)

Jeff, right? I can totally hear me saying the same thing. He's not super tall either! 

Leslie you are going to make me blush. 

Larry- I think there are entire regions that are doing far better. Like they say it is all local. It is fortunate you aren't in an area hit worse. 

Christine- thanks ;-) I hope to write about many more.  

Michalle, that is so cool! This is the one of the easier places to be found. 

Mar 30, 2011 12:52 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Phil - "Eating it"  sounds like you for sure....  but you made your point and your seller listened,,, that is what I get from this piece... many people do not listen.... so kudos to you best, Gay

Mar 30, 2011 01:43 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

OMG, ROFL.  I can't believe I wrote that.  I guess my fingers just wrote hardwood out of habit since I'm constantly typing that and clearly I was only half awake when I wrote this.  Of course, really it's your hard work that is paying off and it's nice to see you featured in so many papers.  I do hope you have nice hardwood in your home...on the floor of course and when it's time to refinish them, feel free to give me a shout.

Mar 30, 2011 02:40 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

It's great to get quoted and it is well deserved Philip:)

Mar 30, 2011 12:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Phil Congrats on the good coverage even better when they do not misquote or twist the message:))

Mar 30, 2011 05:41 PM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Many sellers are "eating it" and it does leave a bad taste in their mouth.  I've been in their position and price reductions and low offers are difficult to swallow from a seller's viewpoint.

Mar 31, 2011 02:47 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

J Philip, I liked your information they published and yes sometimes we and our sellers have to just eat it. Kinda like eating our carrots when we were kids!

Mar 31, 2011 04:45 AM
Elizabeth Byrne
Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA
Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Phil, congratulations on being quoted. It looks like we are still a long way from a full recovery. I will be paying more attention to what you have to say from now on. I have been a member of AR only for two months and love 'discovering' people like you, who share their knowledge and expertise.

Mar 31, 2011 01:34 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

We knew ya when, kid.

No, seriously. We are not worthy. AND you still look like a kid with that smile!

Mar 31, 2011 06:02 PM