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"if you see a hot deal give me a call!"...

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty

How many of us have heard this from clients, family members and friends only to actually show them some good properties and they still don't move forward??!  I think the expression is "____ or get off the pot"...

I had some investor buyers out over the weekend and we saw a really cute home that would make a great rental and could even be renovated down the road to have a beautiful view of the Barnegat Bay. They didn't want to make an offer at the time and I don't mean to be picking on them, they have a lot to think about and this is the first time they are making this type of investment. Also, I think their hesitation is indicative of how the majority of the public feel-they hear that prices are down and rates are low yet they still wait for just the "right" moment.

My broker gave me a copy of an article from the Feb 25 2008 issue of TIME written by Dan Kadlec. I plan to forward it to ALL my buyers and clients because it gives a great example of how waiting for the prices to drop even lower can actually cost you money when the interest rates climb "....the buyer will have saved nothing and has spent a year living in a someplace they would rather not be..."

Have any of you had this experience? Are there some "magic" words we can use while showing our clients the benefits of buying a home in todays market?

Gaye Granice
Robert Defalco Realty - Staten Island, NY
Associate Broker

Hi Nancy,

          I've been telling my buyers that noone can ever predict the market at its lowest or highest point and right now is a great time to buy because the prices have already come down a reasonable amount and with the low mortgage rates it really is a good time to buy.  Most of my buyers agree and are going forward.  I'm curious about the property that you spoke about in your blog.  If you have a chance send it to me at ggranice@appleseedhomes.com.  Thanks.   Gaye 

Mar 03, 2008 12:16 PM
Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate
I've had the same experience.  Buyers do seem to be a little hesitant.  They know it's a good deal, but they want a better deal.  I don't know the "magic words" yet, but I'd like to know if someone else knows what they are.  :)
Mar 03, 2008 12:21 PM
Jeff Kessler
Austin Homes, Realtors www.OwnAustin.com - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

I get that all the time about the hot deals.  I just don't have enough time to look at every home.  I need an assistant.

J.

Mar 03, 2008 12:29 PM
Nancy Cagno
Coldwell Banker Flanagan Realty - Toms River, NJ
Thanks for the replies, all, Gaye I sent the listing to your email. Please let me know if you don't get it. The way the time article presented the difference was so telling-the buyers would actually be losing money on the house if the mortgage rate goes from 5.5 to 6 even if the house price falls from 218K to 197K. I'll keep trying to get the word out! Thanks again-Nancy
Mar 03, 2008 09:36 PM
Steve Harless
Resolution Realty - Las Vegas, NV

you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make them drink

Jun 23, 2008 03:45 AM