Saturday, August 24, 2013

Real Estate ~~ Isn't for Sissy's

Don't even think of doing this as a career if you are weak of heart and lack nerves of steel! 
Yes, The Real Estate business isn't for Sissy's ~~ never has been, never will be.

The main focus in this biz should always be protecting your client. 
Investigating, disclosing, and remedying concerns. 
Every property has issues and needs maintenance, to what degree this has been performed and to what degree of acceptance, is always the question and the source of contention.

That being said, we move on to the current dynamics of the biz, that has reached a feverish pace as of late ( the last 18 months).

With the pent-up desire of both buyers and sellers, the hype by the media and resultant wildfire conversations of the Real Estate minded, we are back in the 2002-06 era "Action". 

Multiple offers, bidding wars, accusations, fevered searches, wire transfers, international clients,  jubilation, disappointment,        phewww . . . .  I'm worn out just writing this.
 
In this atmosphere, many times, the important aspects get forgotten  - lost!
Again, $$$$, profit, cap rates, equity, winning the bidding wars, coming out on top, takes preeminence.  STOP!!
Do it right ~~ focus, focus, focus! 
What is YOUR job??  Who are you working for?? 
Get those inspections, disclosures and READ THEM. 
Just had to scream that!
 

Yes, I have been scampering around in this melee and yes, opening those escrows with trumpets blaring, while not be blinded by the 'Game'.
A big change, is the electronic paperwork flying around, so-o-o-o ~~ being tech savvy, has pushed the edges and caused this whole biz to escalate and for me, created an ease of doing business and making it seamless and efficient.

But the real crux is the tenor, the frenzy.  Slow down, remember what your role is and don't "JUST DO IT" ~~  DO IT RIGHT!

Looking for that Professional?  With years of experience?  Great reputation?

Yes, I'm just a text, e-mail or phone call away!

. . . . and Happy to get you where you want to be.
 


   
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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Yes, the buying season is in full swing!

Yes, the buying season is in full swing and yes, if homeownership is the right direction for your life, then this is the right time to do it.  Unbelievably great interest rates and that's what you should be paying attention too.  The prices can creep up, but it is when the interest rates do,  is when to pull on the reigns and do that personal assessment ~~ can I still aford this?
I truly believe EVERYONE should own their own home, their piece of dirt and build a quality life with it!!
True with the uncertainties and mobility we experience today, this is not always the choice that can be had. 

There has been good activity and I have had three smooth, quick, all cash transactions this year that have made my awareness of global situations more accute.  All three were international buyers.
Don't get me wrong, I am happy to have the business and these have been great people to work with.  I have been paying more attention to happenings in Real Estate around the globe that could have an impact on our local market though.  We all read the 'Headlines' but how true is it for the local or more specifically YOUR neighborhoods value?
Just because Bakersfield is in a slump doesn't mean Des Moins is in the same boat.  All Real Estate is local.
But keeping an eye on the big players these days and I mean BIG PLAYERS could easily turn local markets on their heads.
So make sure you are "Paying attention".
 Call me when you are ready to make that move into ownership or just need to make a change because life never stays the same.




Marlene Henderson, Broker/Realtor    
00599374

831-429-9091 

"MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management . . . .

                                      When only the BEST will do"





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