When a house sells there are many many people who benefit from the sale of that house. From the
Realtor and the bank and the respective attorneys to the electric company, gas company, grocery stores
who are now supplying the food to the new homeowner to the insurance company who has written the policy
for that home. I could go on and on but I think you understand what I am trying to convey. So this integral
piece to the puzzle of our economy must be in place in order for the cycle to move. I was very glad and
relieved to hear that our government has not only extended but has also expanded the tax credit to
people who have owned their homes for at least five years as this helps the home owner who has owned a
first home to put it up for sale and then buy up to his next house therefore allowing a new home buyer to
buy his house and he will move on to buy another home. /This will feed a lot of people. We are all
connected and affected by what we do. If everyone could just really get that and do the next right things,
well
could you imagine?
I hate to remember last November but I do remember last November. I was scared, worried, and completely quiet in the way of customers or clients. All the financial woes were rearing their ugly heads and nobody was certain where the economy or our country was going----
Today I feel hopeful and grateful that I made it through the year. My company has been very supportive of us through this period of time and has been constantly giving us food for thought to help our business. I am happy to say that I am getting new people from my web site, my companies web site and my warm market. This time of the year when it usually starts to slow down, it is not so slow I think in part to the extended and expanded first time home buyers credit.
It definitely is different. I have observed , as in life, that the people who were able to adapt have done ok and the people who were unable or unwilling to adapt are gone.
The lesson in the experience for me has been "when you get lemons make lemonade". "When you are not sure how to make lemonade, refer to the directions"
I am very grateful this year to also be a member of Active Rain. I must say that a large part of my encouragement came from posts I have read that inspired me or comforted me or challenged me. Thank you Active Rain family for all your support
just saw a listing on our MLS with a cap rate of 8%. Now I am sure that pretty much everyone that might
be reading this blog knows what they are getting for their money in cd's and t bonds etc. So why is this
listing still on the market? If the owner is correct and this is truly giving a cap rate of 8% where are the
investors. The thing with real estate is, everyone needs to live somewhere just like everyone produces
garbage and everyone leaves this earth at sometime. That is why those respective businesses are usually
good to get into. So why has this listing, in a great location not sold. You tell me!
It's funny that several years ago when the feeding frenzy on real estate was with us and the prices were rising and rising you couldn't stop someone from buying real estate, fighting in bidding wars and now with prices down, rates at historical lows and a great $8,000 tax credit being given, people are sitting on the fence wondering what to do.
Donald Trump said it on TV the other night. This is the best time to buy real estate! So what is everyone across our country experiencing? What price point is selling? What great tools are agents using in behalf of their clients. What is your experience with short sales and foreclosures. I would like to know.
Sharing is everything.
Finally someone talking about a four percent mortgage rate
http://www.foxbusiness.com/video-search/m/21829995/4-5-mortgages-a-possibility.htm
This is a link from Fox Business News.
We need to get everyone included in this. Refinancing, new homes, homes in trouble. If we want to get a real stimulus going we need to do just what they are talking about in this video.
We, as Realtors, need to talk about this to everyone we can talk to. The gentleman in this video , a banker is talking about how the banks are at capacity in the filings of refinancing. Sooooo maybe you will need to hire some more people to fill the need to respond to all these refinancings and new home purchases with a mortgage rate of 4%. Imagine giving jobs to people to help people move money. What a concept.
What do you think?
I am a full time professional with many years experience. I happily claim Many, many satisfied clients. References gladly given.
I think for some, including me, we get into jobs that fill only financial needs or that we somehow find ourselves doing something without regard to satisfying ones soul. This satisfies my soul. I love everything about homes. They are as individual as the person themselves. I love matching the house to the people, I never get tired of the hunt for the buyer or the presentation for the seller. . I do very well in negotiations as that is an art form in itself.
As I have been a Realtor for a while I feel that the best quality I can present to my client is the consistency and success of the process. I am totally committed to having my clients experience the happiest, least stressful most rewarding real estate experience. I attend to all the details that make the process of buying or selling a home as smooth and stress free as possible. I offer my clients resource lists of proven professionals to help them in the process. I feel the expertise in ones field should not necessarily be one specific part of it but the ability to do what you do with the highest quality, integrity and commitment to service that is possible in all areas of your profession. I equally love working with a first time home buyer, a high end home on the Hudson River or and antique stone house. The diversity of my profession is one of the things I adore about my chosen field. I truly enjoy getting up and going to work every day.
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Testimonials
The letters found on this page are just a sampling of the testimonials (referral letters), which I have received from clients over the years.
Dear Sandy,
We wanted to write and thank you for all your hard work in helping us find our home. We know that we were very challenging and picky clients (being a designer and producer from Manhattan, we know we were a little higher maintenance than your average customer!), and you never lost your patience or enthusiasm during our six months of working together. We appreciated your honesty and ability to spot a deal- both good and bad. Considering it was our first house purchase and we were a bit nervous, we felt that you took great care of us throughout the entire process and never pressured us: viewing almost 100 homes (yes, we kept count!), doing extensive on line research, and referring us to great people in there area including inspectors, lawyers, and exterminators.
We would never hesitate to recommend you to a friend or colleague who might be looking for a home in the Ulster County area in the future.
Again, thank you for all your hard work, and we love our place in the mountains!
Best,
Christina & Randall Peacock
New York, NY
Dear Sandy,
Thank you so much for helping us find a home. You were everything we had hoped for in a real estate agent. You took our search seriously from our very first e-mail inquiry, and helped us find the right house for the right price just in time for the arrival of our new baby. Most of all we appreciate how you supported us through each step of the process, from getting a mortgage to finding a mover. Buying a house can feel overwhelming at times, but you made it a pleasure.
Best wishes,
Martin B. and Jennifer B.
Dear Sandy,
I hope you are well and enjoying this spring weather! I am very happy to extend an invitation for any of your future clients to contact me. Rich and I are still spinning from the good investment we made and all of the rewards we are already starting to realize by owning this property.
Your role in the success of our purchase was integral and we can not thank you enough for being there, guiding and supporting us throughout the process. Your efforts in looking in on the house every few days and working so hard to negotiate with the seller's realtor were so appreciated. I will not only be available to speak with your clients, I look forward to working with you again myself!
Please do not hesitate to refer any prospective clients to call me on my cell phone (845) 901-1353. I will certainly be open to answer any questions and offer my feedback. Take care of yourself and we are wishing your family a very healthy 2007.
Sincerely,
Hollise T.
Sandy-
Just a quick note to let you know what an amazing realtor you are! You were the first person to help us out when we first came back to the area from Atlanta... remember, I told you I was looking for a great, hard working realtor, and not a friend?
So, here we are 6 years later... what an amazing friend you have become to me and my entire family; but first and foremost, I owe you my greatest respect for proving to be the most honest, hardest working woman in the real estate business! Do you realize that you have helped to find us three homes, and helped us to sell three as well! Thanks to you we made some wise real estate investments, which brought us to our dream home that we are now in!
I can't begin to thank you enough. If you ever need a reference, please feel free to use my name, number (845-255-4484), and even this letter!
I wish you continued success in your field. I know that our friendship will carry on for years, and just know that when we look for our next investment, you will be right there with me!
Kelly O.
My wife and I are real estate investors and we were very lucky when we found Sandy. She is the ultimate professional. Whether it is finding us a home, following up on our questions, or providing us with one of her many local contacts, Sandy has been everything you could hope for in a real estate agent. Her constantly sunny personality makes the entire purchasing process painless. We wholeheartedly recommend Sandy to anyone who needs an area real estate agent.
Matt and Anne C.
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