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Normal? What's that?

By Jon Eliason

Real Estate Agent with EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

September 25, 2012 09:21 PM

I had a conversation with another Realtor® yesterday and this Agent has been in the business for over a decade.

We talked about the rising prices in several areas, of the homes in our County and of the New Construction that seems to be in full force.

I haven't seen the Construction of new homes this active since 2006. It's a good sign.

As we talked, she made a comment that has been stuck in my craw. She said, "At least our Market is getting back to normal".

Wait,... what?.... Normal?

According to the dictionary, the definition of normal runs along these lines... "usual, typical, or expected".

Even from my standpoint, there really is no "Normal" when it comes to Real Estate. Every deal is different and pretty much unique. Sure, there are many that are similar, but never completely alike.

What is Normal?

Not usual, typical or expected.

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Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

As far as I can determine, the term normal may be obsolete!

Sep 25, 2012 09:29 PM

Dianne Goode

Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC

Realtor/Broker

You make a good point. The market is always changing! By "normal," your friend probably meant "when sellers are selling and buyers are buying." Housing felt like it was on PAUSE for a while there -- and that's definitely not normal.

Kathryn Maguire

GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA

Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

So true! There is no "normal" in real estate.

Sep 25, 2012 09:30 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good post. Every transaction offers fresh challenges.

Have an outstanding week and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments.

Sep 25, 2012 09:34 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Morning Jon -

We have a saying at our house, "If you start thinking you're normal. You better watch out you're fixing to find out differently." My bride has a saying for everything and I guess it has rubbed off on me :)

Our local news said you guys got snow over night. How much?

Sep 25, 2012 10:20 PM

Jon Eliason

EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Pagosa Springs, CO

Roger ~ Yeah, I agree. It took my by surprise that she used that word. I probably would have used terms like, "picking up" or "becoming consistent again". Maybe it's just me... lol. Thanks for commenting. :)

Sharon ~ Maybe it's an acronym for something? Thanks. :)

Diane ~ I sorta knew what she meant. She just startled me when she said, normal... Thanks for dropping by. :)

Kathryn ~ Hi there! If Real Estate was normal, I don't think any of us would be doing it. ;) Thanks for visiting. :)

Roy ~ I soooo agree. With each transaction there is always a new angle. Some we can be prepared for, others, not so. Thanks for coming by. :)

John ~ She's right. lol... As for SNOW, (already)... the Mountain tops had a nice coat on them yesterday morning and as of right now it's still a little dark to see what fell this last evening. We had rain down here and temps right now are 41 degrees. I am at about 7800 ft, so I'm thinking that the white cra.... stuff... ;) was around the 10,000 foot mark. There was no "official" report, but off the top of my head, I'd say 2-4 inches at the higher elevations? (around 12500-14,00 feet) www.wolfcreekski.com hasn't started their reporting as of yet, but with this recent accumulation, it should be any time now. They do have their webcam up and from looking at that, I can see movement but it looks more like rain... but then again they're just under 11,000 feet. Tell Deb I said Hi. Thanks. :)

Sep 25, 2012 10:44 PM

Larry O'Sullivan

Sandy, UT

Jon - in real estate "normal" suggests less of a challenge. Not something that might keep us on our toes. Here's to constant change ~ it makes life the magnificent ride that it is. ps our mountains got some as well yesterday.

Sep 25, 2012 10:50 PM

Larry ~ The ever changing scene, we know as Realty, is always welcomed. I enjoy the twists and turns in each and every transaction. There is always something new to learn and if everything was "Normal", I think it would get boring. As for the snow, niiice! I think we all could use the moisture. Thanks. :)

Sep 25, 2012 11:03 PM

Belinda Spillman

Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Jon, One great thing about our careers is that it is always different. Every transaction is different. There are no two deals alike. I love that. It is getting better in Colorado, but IMHO, we still have a ways to go to get back to the pace we were at before the economy had a stroke. Everyday is a little bit better.

Sep 26, 2012 12:52 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jon. Boy, do you have that right. Normal is nothing I can relate to, never could, never will. Enjoy the day.

Sep 26, 2012 01:17 AM

Belinda ~ So true. We are definitely headed in the right direction. Thanks. :)

Sheila ~ If it were normal, we'd be in trouble, I think... Enjoy the rest of your day as well. Thanks. :)

Sep 26, 2012 05:15 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Jon-I think we all live a life that is "quote" normal for us but that doesn't mean it is for everyone. The only thing in my life that is MY normal is physical pain. That wouldn't be for many people though.

Sep 26, 2012 07:13 AM

Sharon ~ Ouch, that sucks. However, I can totally empathize to a degree... Coming from a Construction background, I have body parts now, that don't like me too much. Hang in there. :)

Sep 27, 2012 01:33 AM

Cheryl Thomson (Army Veteran)

Pearson Smith Realty - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker in Northern Virginia

Hi Jon it is quite interesting to listen to other folks perspective on real estate. For me I don't put it in any category. One minute its up and the other down. I just adjust.

Sep 27, 2012 03:26 AM

Cheryl ~ There really is no "normal". I agree with you about adjusting, it's what we have to do to keep up the pace with our local markets. Thanks. :)

Sep 27, 2012 09:55 PM

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