Is this a good time to sell or buy a home?
This is a question that as real estate professionals, we need to be able to answer. Not only do we need to be able to answer the question, we need to be a loud voice in the community. If real estate professionals are not addressing the concern, the public will take the information being broadcast in the media.
You have all heard that Perception is Reality. How the media portrays the market is often times what the public perceives as reality because the media is the only voice being heard! The majority of news (regardless of the topic) being broadcast is negative. The time is now to make a change that can positively affect our industry!
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit
Begin by making a list of some encouraging facts and figures about your specific market. Let everyone you come in contact with know that residential real estate is still a GREAT investment! Fill them with the knowledge and facts that rates are at historic lows, homes sales are on the rise, foreclosure filings have decreased, market time is being reduced, etc. Use social media such like Facebook, Tweeter and Active Rain to constantly be spreading the good news about the industry.
So, back to my original question...Is this a good time to sell or buy a home?
ABSOLUTELY!
Missy Barry
Real Estate Operations Manager
972-499-6909
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. ~Herm Albright
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