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Doom and gloom in real estate

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Real Estate Agent with The Sellers Realty Lubbock,TX

     Is Real Estate really as bad as what the media is telling us?  Well, like many other things, it might be in certain places.  For those locations, I hope and pray it will get better soon.  I believe other places are bad due to the DOOM AND GLOOM BUYER AND SELLER CONFIDENCE.  I guess I shouldn't forget the DOOM AND GLOOM ATTITUDE OF A LOT OF REALTORS EITHER.  Yes, there are Realtors leaving the profession.  Many really were not doing much before anyway.  There are the realtors who couldn't sell a cup of hot chocolate in zero degree weather either, because they are so NEGATIVE.  Then, there are Realtors like us WHO ARE DOING OUR BEST TO STAY POSITIVE AND REFUSING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "RECESSION".

     We have been very blessed in the real estate business.  God is soooooo good!  He continues to bring us great clients that we now call friends and He lets us assist them with buying and selling of real estate.  We continue to work hard and leave the results to HIM and HE blesses us abundantly in all kinds of ways.

     It is increasingly hard for people to understand that we are still selling houses (YOU KNOW, IN THIS HORRIBLE MARKET THAT THE MEDIA WANTS US TO DWELL ON).  Well, stinkin' thinkin' will get you nowhere really fast!  NEWS FLASH...ARE YOU READY FOR THIS ONE?  NOT EVERYTHING YOU READ IN THE PAPER, ONLINE AND HEAR FROM THE MEDIA IS THE TRUTH!

     BUSINESS IS BOOMING IN 2009...God has blessed us already in January 2009 with 6 residential closings.  Not a bad June, but a Great January!  We have had the blessing of seeing sweet people take advantage of some record low interest rates!  We have helped 1st time home buyers, who can now afford a home because of  low interest rates.  Buyers are also able to UPsize and get more house for less money than before.  Lubbock sellers are able to sell because the market is NOT SATURATED with too much inventory. 

     Lubbock is one of the fortunate places that has a pretty balanced market right now.  Buyers and sellers in Lubbock are both getting a fair shake.  SOME OF US IN TEXAS ARE STILL TOO STUBBORN TO BELIEVE THE DOOM AND GLOOM AND ARE REFUSING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RECESSION!!!

     Above all else WE SERVE A GOD WHO IS ABLE TO DO ABUNDANTLY MORE THAN ALL WE ASK OR POSSIBLY EVEN IMAGINE.  He loves us, each and every one of us.  He wants us to love Him and love one another.  Wow, what a mighty God we serve!

    Join us in letting the devil have the doom and gloom!

www.thesellersrealty.com

 

Ella Glover
Lubbock Homes - Lubbock, TX

We are so blessed to be in Lubbock, in this market.  Life is good, keep the faith and the blessing will come.

Jan 25, 2009 11:43 PM
Mary PAUL, ABR, CRS,GRI, e-PRO,
RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Searcy, AR - Searcy, AR

Jeff and Lisa,

I have missed you!  Great post!  I believe God is always in control and I trust him.  Positive outlook is so important.  Also, tithing, I think that is the key, we need to give God what is His in the first place.  I have had a great January and I feel blessed.

Jan 26, 2009 12:50 AM
Jeff and Lisa Sellers
The Sellers Realty Lubbock,TX - Lubbock, TX

Mary,

Thanks a bunch.  I've missed being on AR and talking to you as well.  We've just been slammed in a great way. Thanks for throwing in the comment about tithing.  That is the most important...up front, off the top, gladly to God!

Jan 26, 2009 02:00 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Jeff,

I believe 2009 will be a great year for my business also. I am going to feature this post because you are giving God the glory for your success!

Jan 26, 2009 02:35 AM
Jeff and Lisa Sellers
The Sellers Realty Lubbock,TX - Lubbock, TX

To God be all the glory, great things He has done!  Thanks Mike.  God Bless you.

Jan 26, 2009 03:32 AM
The Rains Team
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Hoschton, GA
A higher standard in real estate

Hi Jeff and Lisa--God is good isn't He?! You can't always believe everything you hear in the news!  But with a positive outlook and trust in God that He's going to take care of you and bless you, I believe business will be booming for me this year as well.

Take Care and God Bless!

--Anne Rains

Jan 26, 2009 08:11 AM
Broker Nick
South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL
Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Supernatural abundance is not looking to the climate of economics of this nation, but looking unto the Creator of everything good. He will make a way when there is no way and bring us unto His glory.

Thanks for sharing.

Jan 26, 2009 11:17 AM
Jeff and Lisa Sellers
The Sellers Realty Lubbock,TX - Lubbock, TX

Thanks for all the encouraging comments from those that put their faith in God, and not the things of this world! Let the Lord be praised!

Jan 26, 2009 11:44 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Jeff and Lisa,

I agree with you. Recession? What recession? Who needs it or has time for it? :)

Steve

Feb 19, 2009 02:37 PM
Jeff and Lisa Sellers
The Sellers Realty Lubbock,TX - Lubbock, TX

Steve - You're a GREAT AMERICAN!

Feb 20, 2009 12:42 AM