Doom and Gloom
Thursday, February 12, 2009
by The Applegate Team
More gloom and doom news from everywhere Today. I wonder if the media gets as sick and tired of reporting that type of news as we do hearing it. One of the so-called analysts reported that most Americans are sitting on the sidelines because they believe that home values will continue to fall in the first half of 09. Maybe they will and then again maybe they won't.
Let's take a positive spin on this info rather than a negative one. Customers who are sitting on the sidelines waiting to strike, could be missing out on the greatest real estate purchasing opportunity of the last few decades, especially in Georgia. The average home price is $207,000.00, with the change over one year of -4.4%. However the change over a 5 year period is +16.6. That's a pretty good return if you plan on keeping your home for more than a year. When was the last time anyone has seen rates hovering at 5% and less. Also, what happens if all the stimulus packages coming down the pike, raise the rates and push home values higher. I guess my point is, who are the customers listening to, the Pundits on Wall Street or the Professionals in Real Estate.
I know that my stock broker always tells me that when the market is down is the best time to buy not when companies are going along at gang buster pace. So when I take that into the real estate field I can not think of a better time to buy then now when the market is down and there is an overage on the MLS. We are seeing increased calls and more of our listings are selling. So if you are sitting on the fence I would encourage you to jump off and jump in.
Jacque
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Buying a Home and the Internet
Buying and the Internet
Friday, October 17, 2008
by The Applegate Team
I had a co-worker ask me this morning how the Internet helped my marketing. I never had to hesitate before answering because in so many ways the Internet has enriched my business.
With my personality I like the ability to check out things and compare different site before I commit to purchase something. (Must be why I am such and ebay fan). This seems to also be true of a lot of my on-line clients they like the anonymity of the Internet. The ability to check out other company websites and look at houses through sites such as Realtor.com or MLS.com and find what they desire before contacting an agent.
I know that when I make contact with someone as a result of our site that they are serious lookers and interested in either selling or buying. Maybe not right this minute but they are gathering information and preparing themselves with knowledge so when they do choose their agent they will have some ideal of their background and market area.
Does this bother us as agents? Not a bit it actually makes our job a whole lot easier. We have had customers comment on our photos of the dogs or other such things and it makes a connection for us. It is an ice breaker many times upon first meeting.
By using the Internet as a marketing tool we have the ability to update and change listing instantly. If we take pictures when a homeowner is moving out we can then go back and update when they are totally moved out. It does not have to go through a third party just us. We are able to stay on top of our inventory and serve our clients better.
Does it bother me that customers check out several other sites? Heck no! When they choose us we know they have looked over the competition and we placed. Thats a good thing, and we expect it.
So to go back to the start of this post do we embrace the Internet as a buying tool for homes in todays market? Of course we do, We have actually sold several homes site unseen over the Internet. ( A little scary but true). We just take tons of pics and upload them on a site for the buyer to check out and then we go back and take more where needed. We now have the ability to do a veri sign and our contracts are all done on the Internet, They just have to show up for closing. There are a lot of investors who buy and never see the property they are buying based upon our recommendation and pictures and the mls info. The Internet makes this easy and accessible when in the past it was snail mail.
So don't be afraid to check us out or or competition! We love what the Internet can do for you as a buyer or a seller. It is a great tool and one that almost all home owners go to first.
Well enough of my rambling just thought I would post. Have a great weekend
Jacque
If you are interested in buying or selling in Warner Robins , Centerville, Byron, Bonaire, Houston, Peach or Crawford County. Call or text me now.
Friday, October 17, 2008
by The Applegate Team
I had a co-worker ask me this morning how the Internet helped my marketing. I never had to hesitate before answering because in so many ways the Internet has enriched my business.
With my personality I like the ability to check out things and compare different site before I commit to purchase something. (Must be why I am such and ebay fan). This seems to also be true of a lot of my on-line clients they like the anonymity of the Internet. The ability to check out other company websites and look at houses through sites such as Realtor.com or MLS.com and find what they desire before contacting an agent.
I know that when I make contact with someone as a result of our site that they are serious lookers and interested in either selling or buying. Maybe not right this minute but they are gathering information and preparing themselves with knowledge so when they do choose their agent they will have some ideal of their background and market area.
Does this bother us as agents? Not a bit it actually makes our job a whole lot easier. We have had customers comment on our photos of the dogs or other such things and it makes a connection for us. It is an ice breaker many times upon first meeting.
By using the Internet as a marketing tool we have the ability to update and change listing instantly. If we take pictures when a homeowner is moving out we can then go back and update when they are totally moved out. It does not have to go through a third party just us. We are able to stay on top of our inventory and serve our clients better.
Does it bother me that customers check out several other sites? Heck no! When they choose us we know they have looked over the competition and we placed. Thats a good thing, and we expect it.
So to go back to the start of this post do we embrace the Internet as a buying tool for homes in todays market? Of course we do, We have actually sold several homes site unseen over the Internet. ( A little scary but true). We just take tons of pics and upload them on a site for the buyer to check out and then we go back and take more where needed. We now have the ability to do a veri sign and our contracts are all done on the Internet, They just have to show up for closing. There are a lot of investors who buy and never see the property they are buying based upon our recommendation and pictures and the mls info. The Internet makes this easy and accessible when in the past it was snail mail.
So don't be afraid to check us out or or competition! We love what the Internet can do for you as a buyer or a seller. It is a great tool and one that almost all home owners go to first.
Well enough of my rambling just thought I would post. Have a great weekend
Jacque
If you are interested in buying or selling in Warner Robins , Centerville, Byron, Bonaire, Houston, Peach or Crawford County. Call or text me now.
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