Trevor Elliott

News travels fast and I opened a can of worms or should I say fish. I got a follow up call and Maria knew about my post here. Salem homes for sale is for sale for a small fee. I told her that I didn't believe in the site. I told her I had not seen in my market or heard about it in my sphere. Looking at it as a tool though it is great. I especially like how going to the next page it brings you back to the top. I also like that there is no search button. It seems to be a great tool, but for the sponsored link I am not sure it is worth the money. Salem Oregon Real Estate was also an option.

I may be alone on this but when I search on google I usually skip over the sponsored links because they are trying to sell you something. I would rather see a link to a blog post or something to that nature. Am I alone on this?

Maria from Leapfish called me about buying a spot on the top and bottom of Leapfish. Does anyone have experience or results from this.

Seems to make sense but who has heard of Leapfish and who uses it? I am thinking about Salem homes for sale or Salem Real Estate . Please advise.

Listings are the life blood of our business, but after increased market times and abnormally large inventory taking a listing is a chore. Getting it sold is a job. So, when contacted to list a property the usaual glee is now gloom.

So, how did a house sell in two weeks in this market? Price and Condition. So, we had some showings the first day and that weekend. We had good traffic at the Open House but no offers. Then out of nowhere an offer and pretty good to boot. It can be done. Salem Oregon Real Estate lives!

The media said it was risky and could not be done. There was no bailout and no special congressional hearing.

The buyer will be taking advantage of a tax credit I think.

Many of you know I was recently elected to the Salem Association of REALTORS Board of Directors. That appointment has opened my eyes to the many facets of Real Estate as well as what the association does. Because of this I was excited to attend REALTOR Day at the Capitol.

In past years attendance has been around 200 for the state. Oregon Realtor Membership is around 16,500. This year we represented with 600 REALTORS from all over the state. Amazing numbers and the largest number for any trade orginazation in the state. What kind of impact does that make on our Senators and Representatives? Well, it shows that even though the market is struggling we are pushing for more affordable housing for our clients, we are opposing a transfer tax that would cost buyer and sellers additional funds.

Why do we do this? Because we owe it to Salem Oregon Real Estate. One thing I took away from the day is that with each new bill comes new confusion and often without a constituants voice or a citizen speaking up Representative and Senators don't know the issue. Don't assume they do.

I am proud to say I serve this community. I am proud of my fellow REALTOR members and I have new respect for many of them.

You read it right. $8,000 as a tax credit for buying a house. Rules and restrictions apply but what a deal. Read all about it here

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/

Nation Association of Realtors did a survey in 2007 stating that an average buyer spends about $9,000 after purchasing the home. I know I did, but $8,000 is a good start.