Jim Sparkman

As I meet with potential clients the question always comes up about price. I remind them that Price equals a Sale. Though we are supposed to get the best possible price for our Seller, it is also our responsibility to guide them into the right price bracket. In Salem there is a ton of available inventory, but what sets our homes apart from the others? Price!!!!

The numbers don't lie, and if we keep the price realistic than we are taking care of our clients. Realistic pricing leads to less days on market. This in turn, will put more money into the back pocket of our clients.

I recently returned from a deployment overseas. As I get back into today's market I am excited for those Veterans that are looking for a new home. Our Veterans are experiencing more support and benefits than ever. The new GI Bill has been upgraded, and pay increases jumped over three percent in 2009. A pay increase is scheduled for this upcoming January, and because of this I am sure that there will be more military members and Veterans looking for a home.

As Veterans Day approaches, make sure to thank those that you know who have served as I am sure that they will truly appreciate it.

Salemis the capital of Oregon. And is A Wonderful Place to Live It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was incorporated in 1857.

This city has proven to be A Wonderful Place to Live, and because of that home sales have begun to rise. We are seeing positive trends in the market and are very excited about the future.