Today started just like the past few days, expect the rain had stopped. They say it never rains in Southern California, but it does, and it did. Today though, the storm has passed......moving on over to Arizona.
Today in Banning, California the sun was shining, and the Mountains were full of snow....a nice day. It got even nicer as the day went on.
A friend called and asked if I wanted a referral, but I had to meet her right away. I finished off what I was doing, and raced over to meet her, and the gentleman that might be selling the home. I stayed about an hour, and tried to answer questions, and give my condolences for the loss they were suffering. After an hour I felt I had stayed long enough, and excused myself. We agreed to wait to sell the home until after they had a chance to clean it up, and pack. I would start getting everything ready, but we wouldn't put it on the Market yet.
After returning to the Office, I called a Mortgage Company that had contacted me for an REO sale. We talked about the progress of the repairs, details for the listing,price and terms, and agreed to do the listing today. This will be a great home for someone.....a family possibly, in a good neighborhood. The first Home is in a 55 plus community, and this one is in an established Neighborhood. But both will be priced right for todays Real Estate Market. OK, so I was feeling pretty good, and excited to be working on some fresh properties, that would absolutely be priced right to sell........and lo and behold I got another call.
Yep, another call for a "possible listing". I actually went to that one as well, and after discussing the various aspects of the current Housing Market in Riverside County, we came to an agreement. We discussed pricing, sales, and listings, of homes in the area, and how to compensate a buyer for minor cosmetic repairs. This last prospective listing was right in line with the other ones today......
They all had Sellers that wanted to sell, and were willing to listen to my professional opinion of the local Real Estate Market. No one can predict if and when a Buyer will buy, but we can help a Seller be competitive, and give them a better chance of selling their home.
What would you prefer.......an Agent with several stale listings, or one that tells you like it is, with no guarantees other than to do their best?
By: Kathy McGraw - CELLing Realty in Riverside County, California
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