Many of the homeowners that list their homes in our current market conditions seem to require "continuing" education now more than ever before. We hear agents talking about their customers all the time. It seems that as soon as the listing contract was signed, everything that was told to the customers about market conditions went right out the door when they left the office. Or, were the customers actually told what they should know about our market? I believe that when your customers are educated properly and listing is price correctly, you won't be receiving calls asking... we've had our house on the market for two weeks now and it still hasn't sold... what is going on? Why is it taking so long? You told me our house would sell quickly... where are the offers? I know there will always be the customer that seems to have just stepped off the stagecoach and knows absolutely nothing, but we must keep on informing them as we go.
I feel it is my responsibility to provide my customers with factual information and to see that they are educated regularly throughout the listing / sales process. MLS market statistics form the basis of my letter or email to the customer. What you use and how you do it is up to you, i.e. phone calls, house visits, emails, etc.
Statistics from the MLS are a great source of information that you can provide to the your sellers. How many houses sold the previous month... the average MLS sold to list price... how many days on market MLS wide... your office's sold to list price with your office's average number of days on market.
These two just don't care about the housing market with all the amazing beauty surrounding them at White Sands!
We've made to the Christmas season once again, however it seems that at least 30 (out of approx 200) of our local associate brokers will be hanging up their hat at the end of the year and will not be re-newing their association dues. It has been a tough year, but all in all, it didn't seem really bad in our area. Hopefully, next year will be better. Our association dues are always due the 15th of December, and you have to pay lump sum (no credit cards). I supposed if you have a PIN number, you can draw money from the credit card and pay it that way. Either way... dues payable just be Christmas hit some pretty hard.
So, maybe with fewer brokers next year, there will be more opportunities for the rest of us. Some that are leaving have a lot of talent and it will be hard to see them go. Others that are leaving... just haven't figured out what they are doing with their lives or professions.
2009... we are ready for you!
Tim Lewis
Alamogordo, NM
A year has passed and I survived being a REALTOR during my first year licensed in New Mexico. Probably wouldn't have if it hadn't been for my military retirement and a good savings. It has been hard, even in our community where sales have only declined a little. Our market lagged here only because people read newspapers and listened to our wonderful news we have on television and radio. Our community didn't suffer layoffs, or businesses moving elsewhere. We've even had new large businesses move to our neighborhood. My partner and I do local advertising... hell we've advertised so much, I lost track of who we advertised with. Sales have been good since March and seem to improve everyday, so I believe the advertising is paying off.
So, heading into year two with smiles on our faces... let's get back to what we do best... sell real estate.
Isn't this a beautiful sight?
Tonight our county fair opened and it began with a parade down 10th Street this evening. I am not sure how anyone can stand there and not put his / her hand over their heart seeing these beautiful colors paraded by! Bless All Our Troops!
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Frequent moves were something I became used to while serving twenty-two (22) years in the U.S. Navy. Since retiring in 1990, and even prior to that, I have been in marketing management. Assisting our military with their moves is only a natural thing for me to do. My past experience, coupled with knowing the real life real estate market of today, makes me the perfect choice as a realtor for our military.
Moving to New Mexico? Let's make Alamogordo your home. HOLLOMAN AFB is only 7 miles from my office. Please feel free to call me anytime. I look forward to assisting you with your next move!
Twenty-two years of military transfers is the experience I draw from in assisting our military families, as well as our civilian families, during their transistion from base to base, or home to home. I like to provide a new family with as much information regarding our beautiful community before they actually arrive, making them feel more at home on the day they pull into town.
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To whom it may concern,
My wife, Barbara & myself had been looking for a house to call home for over a year when we had occasion to meet Tim Lewis...
The effort ... put into making our hunt for the perfect home was outstanding!
When we found our home, their effort did not stop with the signing of the contract. They were there to answer questions, run interference or be of any help they could to make the whole experience very pleasant. The both of them would go way beyond their scope of duties, & try to make sure we had things the way we wanted them for our home buying experience.
We know we'll not need them for a long time, but we would recommend them to anyone wanting to have the home or property they wish to purchase go smoothly & without hitch.
You'll not find a more professional... anywhere.
When someone is interested in real estate we don't hesitate to give them Tim's... card.
Please feel free to contact us personally & we will tell you more about the wonderful way we were treated before, during, and after the purchase of our home. It is reassuring to know someone still cares about customer service.
Sincererly,
B & B
Alamogordo, NM
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Dear Cindy (Qualifying Broker):
I am writing to express our thanks and appreciation for the excellent service and assistance we received during our recent house-buying process.
While we were still in Virginia, looking at homes on the internet, Tim Lewis bent over backward to personally check out properties for us, call us, and provided candid reports on what he found. Many times, he called to just keep our spirits up during the search process. Through the weeks and weeks of searching, onward through our in-person property visits, and right through closing, Tim... made us feel as though we were the most important customers to ever buy a house in Alamogordo. You played an important part in the process as well, and we appreciate it.
We wish you all continued success and, rest assured, you will all have our highest recommendation to anyone needing a professional REALTOR.
Most Sincerely,
E & D from Virginia
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A few months ago my husband and I had decided to just LOOK at cabins in the Cloudcroft area. Little did we know that we would end up purchasing a beautiful home nine miles away from the Village.
Tim Lewis... from Exit Advantage Realty, met on a couple of Saturday's and spent several hours with us as we drove and toured homes that were listed for sale. Every question we asked was answered regarding these homes. Their knowledge of the area was evident. We never felt rushed or pressured and honestly enjoyed their company.
Our decision to buy came quickly!
Tim Lewis... made the purchase very easy. It has been thirty plus years that we had purchased a home, so we had no idea as to where to begin. Mr. Lewis's guidance and knowledge took us through every phase of the purchase with ease.
We will certainly recommend both Mr. Lewis... to our friends in El Paso, Texas, who would be interested buyers in the Alamogordo, Cloudcroft area.
Our best regards to your company and your personnel.
Tony and Ceci from El Paso, TX
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Tim,
Thank you for you help - hope we did not overload you with the Ruidoso listings - but there were so many
Carlos mentioned his conversation with you. We both prefer to deal with you if at all possible.
Hope it works out.
Thanks,
Pat & Carlos
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