Spread The Word...Media Needs To Help Us!

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway, HomeServices Fox and Roach, Realtors
Well once again, it is time that we as Realtors, one of the largest organizations in America, push NAR and the media to stop putting the Real Estate Market in a turmoil!  This can be an incredible market with interest rates as low as they are, home values decreasing to more realistic numbers, and FHA increasing it's loan amount in many areas.  The sellers that refuse to come down and the sellers that can't come down due to financial issues are not the majority as our media continues to push.  There are many homeowners out there that do have equity and haven't refinanced.  These are the groups we need to actively work with.  Let the new agents continue to overprice, underinform and expire!  Soon they will expire and go back to their full time retail jobs and leave this business to the experienced professionals!  I don't think that day is too far away.  I see very promising activity in New Jersey and offers.  Part time agents that can't get the buyers to commit, or spend time with their clients need to focus elsewhere. 
Posted by

Janet Larsen, Broker/Associate

Remax Connection

Cell:  856-261-6910

Comments (3)

Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Janet,

It starts with us. When we talk about the market, we need to be upbeat and positive. Too many times we find ourselves saying things like "It's the worst I've ever seen!" If we all start changing our attitudes, maybe the media will follow!

Mar 15, 2008 01:40 PM
Jim Albano
Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ
Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate
Janet, it's true. The media has really done a job on the housing market. Activity is picking up here in North Jersey too, but most buyers think that it's the norm to make ridiculous offers because that's what they're being told in the media. Of course they'd rather believe what they hear on TV rather than listening to their Real Estate Professional. It's going to take a long time to undo the damage done by the media.
Mar 15, 2008 02:05 PM
Janet Larsen
Berkshire Hathaway, HomeServices Fox and Roach, Realtors - Sicklerville, NJ
Don't Just List Your Home, SELL IT!
I agree with your points of view as well.  And the offers have been ridiculous, mostly from newer inexperienced agents that cannot eductate the consumer.
Mar 15, 2008 02:20 PM

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