How would you like to be professionally represented in the purchase of your brand new home for FREE? As licensed realtors and buyer's agents, we can actually help you greatly in the purchase and construction of your new home. Don't worry about paying a commission. The builders love realtors to bring them new business. Besides that, realtors can typically distinguish the good from bad builders.
You mean there are bad builders out there? Sadly enough, we had some friends who ventured out alone in building their dream home. Little did they know that their builder had a terrible reputation. The home was poorly constructed. Cracks and leaks occupy nearly every room of the house. The builder has refused to stand behind his work, or lack thereof. The homeowners have spent months and months inside this expensive home that is falling apart around them.
They have sinced realized the importance of professional buyer representation. They have allowed us to list and sell homes for them, as well as recommend us to their friends. They readily admit that they should've used a LICENSED REALTOR/BUYER'S AGENT to assist them with their NIGHTMARE HOME!
As Realtors, we are in and out of houses constructed by different builders each and every day! We see which ones have a good resale value and which ones do not. Word gets around fast to us about which builders honor and perform proper warranty work after the sale. Realtors also know the right price and conditions to negotiate for you. Realtors can recommend several builders to you depending on your needs and not just try to sell you on ONE BUILDER ONLY! Realtors/Buyer's Agents have a pulse on the different neighborhoods in which to build...pros and cons of various ones. WE DEFINATELY CAN GREATLY ASSIST IN HELPING HOLD A BUILDER'S FEET TO THE FIRE, so to speak.
Fortunately, Lubbock has SEVERAL GREAT BUILDERS. Unfortunately, Lubbock has a FEW HORRIBLE BUILDERS! Realtors have the advantage in many respects of seeing and analyzing the broad spectrum and helping clients make great choices.
SO, BEFORE YOU GO TALK TO A BUILDER, FIRST CONSULT YOUR LICENSED REALTOR WHO CAN HELP YOU AVOID PITFALLS IN BUILDING. And, if you do speak to a Builder, make sure that you let them know that you have a Realtor who will be representing you.
But Remember...Whether Buying or Selling...It's Always a SELLERS Market!!!
Jeff and Lisa Sellers,Realtors
The Sellers Realty
MARKET COMPARISON
So many have asked about the Lubbock Housing Market over the last year or so. Is the Lubbock Housing Market as bad as it is portrayed by the media??? Is it a bad time to buy/sell in the Lubbock market? Are there really that many foreclosed properties in the Lubbock housing market??? Has my home value depreciated in 2008??? Will I ever be able to sell my Lubbock home? Is it safe to buy with all these crazy things I am hearing on radio and television? Well, the following facts will hopefully answer some of these questions.
In other words, the Lubbock housing market HAS NOT BEEN DRASTICALLY DAMAGED!!! We were somewhat "slower" at times, but we ended the year not far off of 2007. OUR AVERAGE AND MEDIAN SALES PRICES ACTUALLY INCREASED! WE HAVE LESS INVENTORY ON THE GROUND...LESS FOR THE PICKY BUYER TO CHOOSE FROM! However, BUYERS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FABULOUS INTEREST RATES AROUND THE 5% MARK.
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING, NOW IS THE TIME! WHY? WELL, BECAUSE BUYERS ARE NOW BACK IN THE HUNT, AND IF YOUR HOME IS NOT ON THE MARKET, IT FOR SURE WILL NOT SELL. There are fewer listings on the market for the buyers to choose from, so get yours on NOW!
FINALLY, after you sell yours, turn around and BUY SOMETHING ELSE AT A SUPER LOW INTEREST RATE!!!!!
I'm so thankful to work and live in Lubbock,TX where we have conservative real estate practices, and not all the super inflated and deflated prices, crazy mortgage practices,etc.
So Remember...Whether Buying or Selling...It's Always a SELLERS Market!
The Sellers Realty
Jeff and Lisa Sellers, REALTORS
806-778-6699
EVERYONE KEEPS ASKING IF LUBBOCK IS CURRENTLY A BUYER'S MARKET. My response would be..."NOT EXACTLY or NOT REALLY."
There are currently only 1424 ACTIVE LISTINGS that are single family homes, condos, townhomes, mobile homes and HUD homes in the LUBBOCK AND SURROUNDING AREAS MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE. That is NOT A LARGE AMOUNT OF INVENTORY ON THE GROUND, compared to the 1600-1700 that we typically see and the over 2000 that we've had during our "BUYER'S MARKET" days!!! Our number of active listings has been between 1500-1600 for several months and has dropped down into the low 1400s in the last couple of weeks.
Buyers were not purchasing as many houses in the fall of 2008 as they normally due. Consumer confidence was down with all the stock market woes, the distraction of the presidential election, bailout mess and the uncertainty of the economy.
2009 HAS BEGUN WITH A BANG!!! Lisa and I wrote 4 contracts in the last 2 days in different price ranges. No, none of the buyers got exceptional "steals", but they are all getting fair "deals". Sellers are still receiving fair prices for their properties in Lubbock. If the number of homes on the market keeps going down, we may wake up in a couple months to a BIG SELLER'S MARKET!!!
Fortunately, the Lubbock,Texas real estate market stays pretty stable, year in and year out. We experience slow and steady appreciation on houses. Typically, that appreciation number is around 2.5% per year on average.
MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO NOT TRY TO BE TOO TRICKY ABOUT "TIMING" THE MARKET. Interest rates have been between 5.5 and 6.0%. It's a GREAT TIME TO BUY! Lubbock needs some more listing inventory to choose from, because the numbers are a little down. Therefore, it's also a GREAT TIME TO SELL!!
JUST REMEMBER...WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING...it's ALWAYS a SELLERS Market!!!
Jeff and Lisa Sellers, REALTORS
THE SELLERS REALTY
806-778-6699
806-778-2486
WE'RE NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS!
One thing that bugs me more than just about anything else in the real estate profession is a LAZY REALTOR! You might wonder what I mean by that. Well, I have plenty of examples and reasons why LAZY REALTORS get on my nerves so badly. For starters, they make the real estate profession look very unprofessional. As realtors, we are assisting clients with their largest financial investments. Our fellow realtors are counting on our professional cooperation. Loan officers, appraisers, inspectors, title companies, buyers, sellers and so many others are depending on professional real estate services.
Does it ever bother you when LAZY REALTORS don't bother to list which bedrooms are located upstairs and which ones are downstairs, ESPECIALLY on homes in higher price ranges! You know, that can be important to a buyer with kids, parents, grandparents, special needs, handicapped,etc.
What about when LAZY REALTORS wait a week or longer to even take photos of a property that is already on the market, in multiple listing and all over the internet?
How about the LAZY REALTORS who have an accurate square footage amount on one of their listings from an appraisal/measurement and they end up sticking in an inaccurate number from the tax office? Later on during negotiations, they decide to disclose the real square footage. Go figure.
Have you ever seen a LAZY REALTOR who will not put a Sellers Disclosure in their home's listing or upload one to the realtor mls so that a buyer's agent and prospective buyer can review it?
How about the LAZY LISTING AGENT who refuses to give his/her seller showing feedback and won't even return the sellers phone calls? You know what happens next, don't you? The seller finally gets aggravated and calls the buyer's agent, who represents the buyer and NOT the seller.
What about the LAZY REALTORS who refuse to go take their sign and lockbox down after their listing agreement has expired or the house has sold?
Have you ever known a LAZY REALTOR who was too busy to call another REALTOR back who was trying to present a contract? Maybe they were stalling,waiting for other offers to come in, playing golf,etc.
Some LAZY REALTORS never took Spelling as a subject in school, and apparently don't have time to use spell check either. Some of the funniest things I have ever read in my life have been in the marketing comments done by LAZY REALTORS!
IN CLOSING, IF YOU ARE A CLIENT, DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND AVOID LAZY REALTORS AT ALL COST AND PLEASE REALIZE THAT ALL REALTORS ARE NOT LAZY!!
IF YOU ARE A REALTOR THAT HAS MET LAZY REALTORS, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS POST WITH YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES WITH LAZY REALTORS!!!
THE SELLERS REALTY
Whether Buying or Selling...It's Always a SELLERS Market!
Over 209,000 people call Lubbock their home! The city of Lubbock,Texas is now 100 years old. The cost of living in Lubbock compares more than favorably with other cities in Texas and across the nation. In fact, Lubbock is the country's sixth-least-inexpensive city according to the ACCRA first quarter 2008 Cost of Living Index. Lubbock has an index of 85.9-well below the average index of 100 for the nationwide sampling of 311 cities.
Lubbock also provides a quality lifestyle. A search of Money Magazine"s 2007 online "Find Your Best Places" tool ranks Lubbock third in the U.S. based on criteria including the affordability of housing, plentitude of leisure activities, cultural options, commute times, job growth, health care and sunny weather!
Now, all you need is a REALTOR TO HELP YOU FIND A HOME IN LUBBOCK!!! Oh, there are lots of realtors in Lubbock and plenty of homes to choose from. However, you need a full-time real estate team of professionals who are experienced and can find the home you need at the price you can afford. You need realtors who will listen to you and your family's needs, not a pushy salesperson. Wouldn't you love to have a realtor who is concerned about your best interests?
Jeff and Lisa Sellers of The Sellers Realty can really help you find the perfect home in Lubbock!
They have all the experience and knowledge necessary to help you find your perfect home. Someone forgot to tell them that there was a housing slump or recession in 2008, so they went ahead and sold 50 properties in the last 12 months. They are very familiar with the schools in Lubbock, having 5 children who have at some point gone through various public schools, private schools, home school and local universities. They pride themselves on being customer service professionals in the field of real estate. The Sellers would be happy to help you with your Lubbock home search from the beginning all the way to unlocking the door of your new Lubbock dream home!
Call Jeff and Lisa Sellers today!
806-778-6699 or 806-445-3639
Visit www.thesellersrealty.com to find your perfect Lubbock home!
For mortgage assistance, contact Cheryl Jones @ Mortgage Partners 806-791-0526
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