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Ring in the New Year with sales!

01-04-10
Mike Brown

On New Years Day, January 1st I was able to successfully negotiate a contract on a listing of mine located at 8505 William Cummins Ct. This property was on the market for about 40 days. Additionally, the sellers of this property were able to move forward on a home they wanted to purchase. At the end of the day, I had 2 homes sales recorded "pending" on January 1st. It was a terrific way to start the New Year!

Actually, though, all I am doing really is picking up where I left off in 2009. The number 1 question I get these days is, how is the real estate market? My response all year has been, "2009 is in the top 3 out of the 12 years I have been in the business." Now, don't get me wrong, as a company my agents are all down anywhere from 50-60%.

Whatever you do, don't give up on real estate. Here's some possbile strategies to implement throughout the 2010 year.

  • Get out there and build relationships. People want to buy and sell from people they know and trust.
  • Network with other Realtors. Learn from each other both the successes and the mistakes.
  • Keep working the trenches. There are still plenty of for sale by owners and expired listings to capture.
  • Be persistent and have determination in all that you do.
  • Volunteer in the community. Your community needs you more than ever. Get involved and make a difference today!

I wish each of you and yours the most success in 2010!

Mike Brown, On the Move Realtors, Inc., Louisville, KY

Louisville Real Estate Statistics

12-14-09
Mike Brown

Statistics

LISTINGS Residential (Single Family & Condo)
Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2009 488
Last Year 484
SOLDS
Nov. 22 - 28, 2009 248
Last Year 170

Real estate sales were up 67% in November 2009 for the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors!

Informal Coaching Sessions for Agents

11-23-09
Mike Brown

Mike Brown, Principal Broker of On the Move Realtors, Inc in Louisville, KY uses an informal coaching session once per month for his agents on a early Saturday morning. It's a great way to connect, build relationships, create energy and learn new skills about the real estate industry.

Rain, More Rain and More Flooding in Louisville, KY

09-21-09
Mike Brown

The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY reported that approximately 3.95" of rain fell last night in a short period of time causing a flood emergency with flash flooding. In Southern Indiana, lots more rain fell and there were several water rescues. When flash flooding occurs at nightfall it is very difficult to realize the water has flooded a road.

I hope that everyone in Louisville, KY is okay and that no one experienced major flooding in theirs homes as we just went through that on August 4, 2009.

What ever happened to a nice, peaceful, steady rain.......... it seems like it is all or none. Just yesterday morning Louisville was 1.5" below normal on rainfall, now on Monday morning, we are above normal.

More rain is predicted on Tuesday morning and this coming weekend. Stay dry!

Mike Brown, On the Move REALTORS, Inc. (502) 509-SOLD

Louisville Real Estate Market Weekly Statistics

09-21-09
Mike Brown

Greater Louisville Association of Realtors Statistics for the week of: Setpember 7-13, 2009. Listed less and sold more this year than last year the same timeframe.

LISTINGS Residential (Single Family & Condo)
Sept. 7 - 13, 2009 533
Last Year 633
SOLDS
August 30 - Sept. 5, 2009 291
Last Year 218

Mike Brown, On the Move REALTORS, Inc.