Anthem, AZ

I think all of us have heard over the years how real estate will dramatically change, Brokers who fail to adopt new technology will fizzel etc. I've been in the industry since 2001. I guess some would consider me relatively new. I grew up with my parents owning a real estate brokerage, so I do recall the days of the big fat MLS book! Interestingly enough, when I started selling real estate for Weichert Realtors in New Jersey back in 01' (they truly are a top notch company) it was odd if you found a full time agent, many were hard working folks with daytime jobs, holding open houses on the weekends to build their inventory of leads, trying to get ahead in life and make a little side money.

Then the Boom occurred (2005 forward), everyone and their "brother, aunt, cousin" etc. was selling real estate. A lot of us that put in the blood, sweat and tears felt cheated. We studied, built up our database, made the dreaded cold calls only to have a barrage of "New B's" enter the marketplace barely educated and working under the guidance of volume brokers ( you know the $50/mo. fee) w/ no strings attached? Leaving us to do most of their work, and sometimes gasping at the violation in the code of ethics and all of the other high standards we held ourselves to, (they were oblivious to) and many in fact violated.

We might ask, how could this happen? And what's next?

Many of the fly by night, quick buck agents are long gone...It just so happens, it's not as easy as it looks. However our consumer is forever changed and will continue to evolve as the generations to come have grown up with applications that make the cassette tape look ridiculous.

A wonderful visionary I have followed for many many years is Faith Popcorn. Faith talks about Cocooning and how today consumer wants to be safe, away from it all. This will impact real estate as many buyers and sellers will want to do their research online. Trust is a huge factor for consumers today as is saving money with discounts and coupons. More and more, consumers will be driven to do it yourself workshops ( online tutorials). Trust and saving money will be a huge consideration and the today’s consumer will spend the time to learn in order to save.

Savings...Need I say more? ( economy).

Why is trust so important? Because consumers have been burned. They are fed up with armature web sites. They will scout out sites that have features like online chat, live video conferencing, and lightning speed response time just to know you are real. Consumers will also rely on other’s experience, ratings and knowledge. Consumers will be driven to sites that connect them with the end product (agents); from the privacy of their own home. Listing presentations will be completely customized and online. Your connection with the future consumer will be about added comfort, trust and realness in a virtual environment.

And let’s talk about virtual…In 2008 over 200,000,000 million dollars was spent on virtual gifts. Did you read that? Virtual gifts…Like sending your friend Betty on Facebook a Martini; which is merely an image. The possibilities are endless. This may be overwhelming to the average agent, how do we keep up and compete?

It’s really quite simple. Be real, accessible and online period. It’s everything we did yesteryear only in a different environment. For example, do we still cold call? How about a market update on twitter once a day? Newsletter vs. blog? Newspaper ads vs. virtual flyer ads? Spin your efforts to reflect today’s consumer. At the end of the day, it’s all about human connections we know that…But will they Google your name before they call? Make sure your web presence is profound, Cheers to your success!

There may never be a better time for First Time Home Buyers to purchase a home than now. Because of the large inventory of home for sale in Arizona at the most affordable prices for years; Available financing programs that require less money to get into a home than conventional financing such as FHA loans (loan amount $346,250 in Maricopa County), if you are a first time home-buyer you may want to take a serious look at buying a home NOW! In addition to the popularity and increase in the amount of FHA loans and the affordable real estate market, there are also other incentives for Arizona First Time Home Buyers to purchase a home like the tax credit proposed in the stimulus package.

The $790 billion stimulus package hammered out by House and Senate late yesterday increases the home buyer tax credit From $7,500 to $8,000 and eliminated the repayment feature for buyers who hold on to their property for at least three years. The three-year minimum holding period is a safeguard against speculators' use of the credit. The legislation has also extended the effective date of the credit to December 1 from June 30. This credit is available only to first-time buyers (those who haven't owned in at least three years) and some income eligibility restrictions apply, but those are unchanged from the existing program.

Couple the attraction of FHA loans, the tax credit, and the state of the greater Phoenix Real Estate Market it may be a very wise time for first time home buyers to seize the opportunity while it is here.

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Many companies offer paintless dent repair (PDR) for small and very minor dents. In some cases, repairing the dent without repainting the area is acceptable. However, in many cases, this leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage after weathering and with age. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. Other factors that limit successful repair using PDR include the flexibility of the paint, the amount the metal stretched during the damaging incident, and the type of metal and paint involved. As a result, PDR is often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation.

Because of the limitations of PDR, consumers should consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Collision on Wheels offers minor dent repair, including paint, at affordable prices - right in your driveway! Collision on Wheels bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. In fact, Collision on Wheels offers several advantages over PDR services.

Advantages of Collision on Wheels:

Convenient, same-day service

Collision on Wheels comes to you - home or office

Affordable collision repair - competitive pricing 20-50% less than the average body shop

Any time dent repair - all types of weather

Exceptional warranty - Guaranteed for the life that you own the vehicle

Remember, PDR is only useful for very minor scratches and dents and may leave room for visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Collision on Wheels does not use PDR, choosing instead to repair and paint all dents to avoid future problems and damage visibility.

Steven Leon is franchise owner of Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You, a mobile collision repair service specializing in small collision and repair, based in the West Valley. Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money. Repairs are made on-site at homes or offices and usually for less than the cost of most deductibles. Learn more at http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Contact:

Collision on Wheels International, LLC

5523 East Nine Mile Road

Warren, MI 48091

Jonathan Reiher

Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243

Email: info@collissiononwheels.com

Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Local Contact: Steven Leon

Phone: 623-414-1074

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