Paul Cutajar

Recession! We had a tough first quarter in '09 in regards to Mississauga Real Estate! Prices had dropped but buyers were nowhere around...too much news, too afraid, not enough good information. In short the buyers did not buy the deals. Then Mississauga home prices started to bounce back and in a matter of a few months we were exceeding all expectations and Multiple offers had become norm again. The buyers were out, again. However 2010 is going to start off strong, perhaps 'till about March then the proof will be in the pudding! We are expecting the HST to be implimented, interest rates will increase, immigration will continue to supply the entry level housing market but the jobs, oh the jobs. This will be the key factor in allowing the industry to continue moving forward or grind it to a halt. We have lost 1000's of jobs, auto sectors are huge employment suppliers. If we can keep our jobs, all might be OK. In light of what this year could bring us, our team has initiated a Lease to Own program. We don't want people to lose their homes and we can offer alternative ways for them to keep or get a home that they would normally not be able to. Harry potter movies, donate to charity, cheap airfare We are also dealing with Must sell homes! Folks that are in need for one reason or another in a situation that they want to off load their homes quickly. This can be achieved either by Selling on MLS www.movewithpaul.com or having an Investor make the purchase www.gottasell.ca We also have access to Senior housing/accomodations - if your loved one or parent is at the point of assisted living but can still have their own privacy we can help! Here's looking forward to 2010! Callpaul for all your Mississauga Real Estate requirements. We welcome your comments and questions. mississauga real estate

In one of my past blogs I wrote about how difficult it was to keep up with all the technology, BB, Twitter, A/R, Facebook etc etc. But I know have a BB and have also joined a 'tech' group of like minded agents from our office. Yes I was up till 1:30 am again but I was all excited about teching again! As I am now.

Mississauga Real Estate is a large market and there is enough room for all of us however the groups meeting was very interesting and the 1 thing we all agreed on was that if you are not upto date with technology yourself you need to get someone who is. we are going to see a huge shift in how the public searches and views homes. In fact my 'feature sheets' have become so basic I might as well just hand out my business card only. It is all online!

Anyhow, I'm enjoying my BB and have a renewed drive to continue and learn more and more.

Thx guys I hope we can keep it together

Signing off Paul Cutajar
www.Movewithpaul.com

Your choice for Mississauga Real Estate

Here's a good feeling story I thought I would share. 2.5 years ago, a lady came in to one of my Mississaugaopen house I was hosting. We started talking, she saw the house, she filled in the guest registry and she left. The following week I followed up with her. Obviously she was not going to buy the house I had but I con't the conversation and arranged for an appointment!

I reviewed the house, discussed my market analysis and after I was done, she informed me that she was not ready at this point. No Problem! Icon't following up with her for several weeks and then heard no more.

Low and behold...she called me the other day to ask me if I was still interested in speaking with her - OF COURSE I am!!! I met with her and her daughter, reviewed the house, the market and my presentation. I found out that she had spoken to 5 other agents......I got the listing!

Wow! you never know when things are going to happen and you should never burn your bridges. I try to treat everyone equally, no judgments, deal with everyone's situation and acknowledge that everyone is in a unique position. She told me that some of the other agents tried pressuring her into the listing and one even went as far as having an argument with her.

Anyhow, I'm not bragging but I feel great that she called me back.

Just sharing.

Cheers
Paul Cutajar
www.movewithpaul.com Mississauga Real Estate

Wow. Did I ever get a great response from my last blog. I just wanted to thank everyone for their input and feedback. I was actually stunned at the response.

So what did I learn? I learned that just about everyone is trying to keep up with all this social media stuff. Most are frantic about it. The younger generation obviously is faster on the pick up as we were in relation to our parents. Now I don't want everyone to think I know nothing about this stuff but I do find it very time consuming however as one response said..."you're still working". So yea Twittering (keep it serious), Facebooking, Activeraining etc. Whatever is working for you DO IT! if you are not comfortable with the technology do what works for you or get someone to do the tech stuff for you.

I really enjoyed everyones comments and it was good to see not much is different from Canada to the U.S. Anyone that says Real Estate is easy isn't doing it right. This is a 40hr/week career with another 70 hours behind the scenes...again my day is done but I'm still working.

Here's the fun part - I got a BB Curve 8520 and it is very simple to use, I have all my different e-mail accounts, wi-fi hooked up and I havn't put it down since I got it!!!! I am no longer attached to my lap top. I don't have to worry about what or who is trying to get me while I'm out working. It's like working while working.

Again I want to thank everyone for their input. I'm glad you saw the humour in it. I received a lot of good info and a few different ideas.

Thanks again
Paul cutajar
WWW.MOVEWITHPAUL.COM

Ok, I am really trying to get a handle on all of this. I have 2 teenage kids and texting is all the rage. I keep saying 'just call them and get it over with". I'm still using a 'Razor' cell phone but I'm feeling the pressure of having to get a BB. Working the Mississauga market keeps me busy but I enjoy my down time. Once I get the B.B. and everyone knows I have it, when is my time mine. Do I need to 'ON' all the time? I'll deal with it but here's one I'm not understanding. I signed up for facebook a few years back. Kind of cool and fun (for a while). Now I need to 'Twitter'. Apparently millions of people really want to know what I'm doing right NOW! REALLY? Do you really want to know that I am sitting in my living room in my undies watching the news writing a blog about me in my undies writing a blog watching the news? How is this important?

So I'm reading some Tweets on Twitter. I have no idea WTF they are talking about! My kids explained what WTF means. Some girl Tweets that she is on her way to Square 1. (Mississauga's biggest Mall). Is it impolite to Tweet back - 'who cares'? So I find myself trying to figure it out. What happened to my facebook followers, after all they were here first! So I write something on facebook. Well what about Active rain buddies? Can't leave them out. What about my website blogs, can't neglect that, what about my door knocking routine, my advertising, my Open Houses, my follow ups, my mastermind meetings, my office meetings, agent's visits, virtual tour set ups, internet leads...bla bla bla. I don't have enough time to do anything with my Mississauga clients 'cause I'm too busy Tweeting. What's next? All I know is...if you don't keep up...you're OUT!

Chirp,Chirp,Chirp

Paul Cutajar - Mississauga Real Estate

www.movewithpaul.com