Montgomery Housing Market

TO ALL: We get calls, emails and questions everyday asking "How is business?" We have been very busy and we have had closings. It is a great time to buy because it is a BUYER'S MARKET. Montgomery, AL is not in the position like Southern California, Las Vegas or even Florida. YES, It has been slower and that is why I stress to all those selling that they must not only be the "Shiniest penny in the neighborhood" but the "Shiniest penny in the area." Buyers are shopping for "deals" and there are a lot to be had now. We do have concerns over appraisal values. Mortgage underwriters are asking appraisers to justify, explain and provide additional comparables for their reports. Sellers are not making money after living in a house just a year or two as in previous years. In fact, many are coming to closings with money in order to close so they can move on with their life. (Not necessarily that they had to sell but chose to sell.) These are a few issues we are dealing with in today's market. The real estate market has definitely changed. Don't misunderstand me now, I am an optimist but I am also a realist. I am not looking at the market through rose colored glasses. Working hard and smart, sharing information and providing communication to all those buying and selling is a must for today's Realtor. The home buyer and seller today must have valuable information in order to make wise decisions for their particular situation. We will do our best to be that REALTOR for you and others that you may recommend us to- It is not just advised but imperative to have your house priced competitively, easy to show and in the best shape possible. It is truly a TEAM effort selling homes. There are 61 RE/MAX offices in Alabama with over 1,000 RE/MAX agents The Helping You Move Team (Betty Cannon and Cheryl Ashurst) has been in the top 20 of agents statewide every month in 2008. We have a proven team that constantly strives to do our best for you. We get over 90% of our business from past clients and personal referrals. Please let me know if you would like me to pass on additional information to you via email. Feel free to email or call me with any questions or concerns you may have. If I do not have the answer I can find out for you!! The sky is not falling....resist a spirit of FEAR and embrace WISDOM. Sincerely, Cheryl Ashurst RE/MAX of Montgomery, AL cashurst@remax.net