Samuel Tomblin

January is my time to reconnect with my clients in the new year, so this past week it was time to hit the road and visit some of my past clients.

I needed to pick between 30-40 clients to visit, map out the best way to fit them into my schedule, then call them and hope they're as excited to see me as I am to see them. Luclily (for me) they seem to be or at least they pretend to be. *grins*

Here's how I do these visits.. I plan to visit for only a few minutes and I give them a small gift, ask how things are going and if there's anything I can do for them.

These visits (I do them 4 times a year) make such a big difference in my relationship with my clients, because that relationship doesn't end at the settlement table. That is where the beginning of the connection that I hope to continue throughout the years develops.

What can we expect from the Real Estate market in 2009?

- The simple answer is to expect a repeat of 2008.

Every market has its challenges for both selling and buying a home.

With more homes on the market to sell it's clear that condition and price of the house are key factors. Those are the only parts of the equation a seller has control over.

Buying a home in today's market still has its hurdles. Lenders are being much more careful about who they are lending to and appraisers are having a difficult time finding value.

Even with all the gloom and doom we hear about in the media. This can be a great time to buy or sell. It all depends on the situation and of course, every situation is different.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sam Tomblin

RE/MAX County-Wide

717-235-7766 x 102

800-422-0418