Robert Masse

I see it day in and day out. Real Estate agents complaining that things are bad, the economy is bad, there is noone buying property, etc. I then turn to them and ask them how they are advertising themselves and/or the properties they have listed. Do you know what I hear, they say "I have no money to advertise". Hmmmm, that is interesting. Although it would be great if you had some money to advertise, you really don't need it. There are many things that can be done to advertise yourself and/or your listings. For example, a Facebook account is a start, get one setup and track down friends that you have not seen in a long time. Create a facebook page or group to advertise your listings if need be. Create a Linkedin account to setup your professional profile. Start a Blog and write about a particular development and email everyone in the development that you just created this great blog to talk about how wonderful their development is and when there are new listings bought and sold, it will be there.

There is alot that can be done with little or no money to do it with. You just need a little bit of creativity and some time. The Internet is full of crap, so why not fill it with some useful information for a change!

Good luck and stop complaining, just think outside of the box for a change!

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Team Masse services the Tampa Bay Real Estate market and the following areas: Tampa, Apollo Beach, Riverview, Ruskin, Brandon, Lithia, Valrico, Gibsonton, South Tampa, and Channelside District. Contact us at 813-546-5222 for more assistance.

Working the Tampa Real Estate Market, day in and day out for some 5 years now...I have seen the up, the down, but never like this. I am sure there are many Real Estate Agents out there across the country that say similar things, but the Tampa Market, with their increased values over the past few years had no other way to go but down. Now that the market is at a point where the prices are like never before, and I mean, never before, many have seen the writing on the wall and have jumped in and have pulled their friends and they jumped in as well. I must say, I have never seen so many people actually purchase homes with cash in hand, maybe those people were just waiting for the right time...well, guess what, here it is. I would almost call this a blue light special kind of market.

Banks have gotten better about processing paperwork on short sales, and issueing loans for buyers, although they are a more careful about who they lend money too, but none the less, they must lend in order to make money so they are lending.

If you are in the market to buy a home, second home, vacation home or investment property, look no further. We here in the land of the Sun are waiting for you so come on down!

Being a Realtor in the Tampa Real Estate Market, I use social networking for most of my "advertising". It is not really advertising though, more like socializing or networking. The great thing about Social Networking is that I can meet many people very quickly from all over the planet. That is the great part, the part where I can form relationships with people i have never met, send leads back and forth, and just converse about both professional and personal things. Well, that type of networking for me requires me to be "Transparent" in who I am. What I mean is that, for people to really know who I am, I open all the flood gates and let people see who I am for what I am. You either like me, or you don't. Either way, I am honest and ethical about who I am.

Well, some people will try to use that as a means of attack, both professionally and personally. The people that choose to attack are usually the ones that know very little about Social Networking and how things can backfire on you especially when they hide in the shadows. When you are honest with others about who you are, and they see that you are being attacked, it is truly amazing to me at how people come to your rescue, without ever asking them too.

I love Social Networking, I enjoy speaking to the people I have met online and forged friendships with, and I am especially grateful for support in times of need. I am a big boy and can handle myself in most cases, but to know that people have your back, now thats true influence in Social Media.

Let me explain the title a bit. Tampa Foreclosures, typically bad for sellers (only if you are the home owner and you don't want to leave) but great for those looking for a deal in property. But wait there is more. If you are going to purchase a Foreclosure, make sure you know what the heck you are doing. Many properties that have gone thru the foreclosures process may have some damage to "stuff" that may or may not be visible (since homeowners may have been forced out and are angry about the situation, you really need to have a thorough home inspection)

Whatever your case is, you really need to understand the market and what a Short Sale is vs a Foreclosure. Believe me, a Short Sale is NOT Short as the name would indicate but that is for another blog post altogether.

Both Foreclosures and Short Sales can yield great savings, but keep in mind that you can still get great deals from non Foreclosure and non Short Sale properties...you just need to look for it.

Well, the first quarter is over and it has been a roller coaster ride indeed. The Tampa Real Estate Market is ON FIRE! The pricing is now at a point that property is moving faster than it is replenishing. Granted, alot of the properties are Short Sales or Tampa Foreclosures, they are still moving at a back breaking pace. The only slow down right now are the banks. If the banks could just pick up the pace and have a good system in place to expedite the process, the market would be cleaned out in no time.

Those Agents that understand the market and have adjusted to it, are doing well regardless of what the media says. Team Masse for example is ranked in the Top 50 Agents in the State of Florida currently with no end in Site. We continue to offer our clients the latest in Technology that no other Real Estate Team offers, Live Streaming Video, Real Time Video Walk-thru's with Client interaction, Live Real Estate Shows, Video Home Tours, as well as Social Networking integration with all listings we take which generates faster turn around time for offers.

In addition, we have a support staff in place to handle the Short Sale Process, dedicated people to deal with the banks and Atty's daily.

We understand the Market and we have adjusted to it! My Favorite Quote is "If you're Not First, you're Last" definitely is the case in today Real Estate Market.

Tampa Real Estate | Tampa Foreclosures | Tampa Real Estate Blog
Team Masse services the Tampa Bay Real Estate market and the following areas: Tampa, Apollo Beach, Riverview, Ruskin, Brandon, Lithia, Valrico, Gibsonton, South Tampa, and Channelside District. Contact us at 813-546-5222 for more assistance.