Rocky Mount, NC

Dave Recker Recognized as Contributing Author to Real Estate in 2008 Book of Top Ideas for the Challenging Market of 2008

Dave Recker, one of the premier Realtors in Rocky Mount, NC recently joined hundreds of top agents as a contributing author to Real Estate in 2008.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina - January 31, 2008 - Dave Recker, a top Realtor in Rocky Mount, NC joined with hundreds of top real estate agents around the country to write Real Estate in 2008 in less than a month.

Real Estate in 2008 (http://www.realestatein2008.org/) helps buyers, sellers, and agents succeed in a challenging 2008 market by providing hundreds of ideas from top agents. Chapters include ideas on how to find motivated buyers, how to convince buyers to buy, how to get sellers to price/position their homes and creative ideas from around the country. These are ideas from top real estate agents who collaborated in an industry-wide effort which was launched during the National Association of Realtor's (NAR) conference in November 2007.

Dave provides a number of ideas as to why buyers should buy in 2008 and how sellers can prepare, price and position their homes to be sure they get sold in 2008. "It takes more than a sign in your yard, and an ad in the paper to get a good offer," said Dave.

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Here are many reports and articles about the subprime mortgage crisis. However, many consumers simply don't understand what it's all about. Why? The news media is too busy creating an atmosphere of crisis to slow down and do a simple explanation.

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About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

There are many things that determine if and when a house sells. However, three things stand head and shoulders above the rest. They are price, condition, and marketing. Lets take a look at these:

Price - Your home must have a reasonable and justifiable price. A good buyer's agent will look at comparables to determine if your house is priced correctly. Therefore, it must be priced within the range that comparable homes have SOLD for (reasonable) and the condition and/or unique features must justify your specific price.

Price is controlled by the market.

Condition - The condition of the property must support the price. The higher you are within the selling price range the better condition your house should be in.

Condition is controlled by the seller(s).

Marketing - It takes more than a yard sign and an add in the Sunday paper to sell a listing quickly and at top dollar. You need to cast the widest possible net to gain the widest possible exposure.

Marketing is controlled by the Realtor©.

Therefore, it is not surprising that analysis shows that fast sellers in a slow market have three common denominators:

• They're priced better than comparable listings.
• They show like model homes.
• They have a full force of marketing, including enticing Internet photos, behind them.

About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

There are many things that determine if and when a house sells. However, three things stand head and shoulders above the rest. They are price, condition, and marketing. Lets take a look at these:

Price - Your home must have a reasonable and justifiable price. A good buyer's agent will look at comparables to determine if your house is priced correctly. Therefore, it must be priced within the range that comparable homes have SOLD for (reasonable) and the condition and/or unique features must justify your specific price.

Price is controlled by the market.

Condition - The condition of the property must support the price. The higher you are within the selling price range the better condition your house should be in.

Condition is controlled by the seller(s).

Marketing - It takes more than a yard sign and an add in the Sunday paper to sell a listing quickly and at top dollar. You need to cast the widest possible net to gain the widest possible exposure.

Marketing is controlled by the Realtor©.

Therefore, it is not surprising that analysis shows that fast sellers in a slow market have three common denominators:

• They're priced better than comparable listings.
• They show like model homes.
• They have a full force of marketing, including enticing Internet photos, behind them.

About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

In 2007 many things became apparent to me as I continue to work as a Realtor in the local Rocky Mount, North Carolina, area. Many consumers are listening to the National news media about the real estate market and assuming that it is an accurate reflection of what is happening here locally. Nothing could be further from the truth. All real estate is local.

This report focuses on what is happening locally and will hopefully serve to clarify events and reasons for local facts and trends.

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