Vistancia, voted one of the Top Ten Master Planned Communities in the nation for the third consecutive year, is a thriving area of the northwest valley, in Peoria, Arizona. Unlike the Verrado® Community, where the developer DMB built Main Street before building the homes, Vistancia took the opposite approach.
The early movers to Vistancia are poised for the payoff. Along with a Safeway anchored shopping plaza and a Wells Fargo bank nearing completion, big box retail projects just a few miles away from the entrance to Vistancia are nearing completion, and have a significant customer base just waiting for the doors to open.
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I came across the following article:
Price risk for the top 50 U.S. markets
which puts Phoenix in the number 2 spot for risk of price decline. Click on the link above to view the complete table. The Phoenix market has a risk score of 646 which means there is a 64.6% chance this market will decline over the next two years.
Annual House Price Appreciation has slowed dramatically - 1st Quarter 2006 was 37.33% while the same period this year was down to a mere 4.52%.
Recent numbers for 2nd Quarter 2007 show things to be essentially the same as 1st Quarter 2007 - which seems to contradict the price decline prediction.
One thing is certain - prices will remain stable, will increase, or will decline. If you think they will increase - then now is the time to buy. If you think they will remain the same and you already own a home then now may be the time for a move up sale and purchase. If you think they will decline - is now the time to sell?
What does your crystal ball tell you? Mine appears to be a little cloudy this morning.
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In this "interesting" market here in the Phoenix area rental bargains abound. How about a high end upgraded, $850,000, 3,000 sq ft, in a gated community for $1,995 per month?
Too steep? Well - it is on a mountainside lot!
How about a $650,000, 3,200 sq ft home, again in a gated community for a mere $1,600 per month!
I could go on - but I risk making some homeowners cry.
Sound too good to be true? I toured eighteen (18) of them today.
Is it time to rent - rather than own?
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It seems that many Sellers are living on Fantasy Island. What's more - they have managed to convince supposedly "professional" real estate agents to move there with them! (Click the graphic on the left for video)
I continue to be amazed by the number of overpriced listings - and I mean overpriced to the point where there is absolutely no justification or reason for the list price except that's what the Seller wanted to list it for.
It takes two - perhaps three - to create these listings. The Owner / Seller, the Listing Agent, and the Listing Broker who blesses it.
Why would the three of them do such a thing?
Is it a "Hail Mary" football pass hoping that lightning will strike?
Is it that the Listing Agent will take a listing at any price just to have inventory to hold Open Houses in search of unrepresented Buyers?
In this market - make that in ANY market - we have a fiduciary responsibility to our clients. I don't see how participating in their pricing fantasy is fulfilling that responsibility to them. Perhaps I'm overlooking something when I'm looking for the "Win-Win".
It doesn't matter what price the Seller "wants" - the market will bear what the market will bear.
It doesn't matter what price the Seller "needs" - the market will bear what the market will bear.
If the Seller MUST sell, they will receive Market Price for their property. On the HUD1 it will either show an amount as "proceeds to Seller" or "amount due from Seller". If the Seller doesn't have the "amount due from Seller" that's called (at best) a Short Sale and requires lender cooperation.
Win - Win = Priced for the market, property sells, Seller and Broker meet objective of getting the property sold.
Lose - Lose = Priced at Fantasy Island pricing, property fails to sell, Seller disgruntled, Broker out of pocket time, money and effort. A waste.
Let some other "professional" buy the listing - and get on with taking saleable listings priced realistically for the market.
Am I missing something??
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Which is the more Effective Marketing Message?
I'm not talking about delivery of the message - I'm talking about the effectiveness of the message and which is more effective - assuming they both reach the same people.
#1 in Production, #1 in Sales, #1 Expert in Your Neighborhood! Work with the best - we're #1!
OR
Listed at $619,00 last month and SOLD in 9 days! Seller overjoyed! Who's next?!
Which of these messages (if either) do you prefer and why?
Do you have another favorite marketing message you would like to share in the comments? Feel free!
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No - not the sort you would immediately think of. This is another topic altogether. I have been asked to run for office by the CEO of our local association. That they would ask is flattering given they have over 13,000 members to choose from - however - now I need to find out what it means if I'm elected - both in terms of time commitment and in terms of how that time is spent.
I'm hopeful that this would not be a flashback to Corporate America and trying to turn reluctant "oil tankers" on a dime. I think a good next step would be to touch base with a couple of those currently elected to get their take on it.
Anyone out there had any experiences they care to share as an elected official for their local association?
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Neal Bloom was gracious enough to sponsor three groups to recognize members who have achieved the 50K, 100K or 200k points milestones.
This is a copy of my "Points Summary" as of today - July 1, 2007. In this post I'm going to address the "why".
Future posts in this section will focus on the specifics of each "how". Scroll down past the "Points Summary" for the rest of the narrative.
Activity Details
| Score: | 230505 | Members Invited/Referred: | 231 |
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| Blog Posts: | 290 | ||
| Rank in Arizona: | 1 (Featured Member) | Featured Posts: | 15 |
| Rank in Maricopa County: | 1 (Featured Member) | Comments Received: | 2404 |
| Rank in Phoenix: | 1 (Featured Member) | Comments Made: | 2899 |
Score Summary
| Profile Points: | 1765 |
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| Invite Points: | 54516 |
| Blogging Points: | 74779 |
| Blog Comment Points: | 43500 |
| Linking Points: | 2400 |
| Bonus Points: | 4050 |
| Other Points: | 49495 |
Why? Why bother doing things to accumulate points?
I came across Active Rain back in October 2006 - October 4, 2006 to be precise. I found Active Rain while googling for the term "EcoBroker" and the #1 organic Search Engine Result was an Active Rain Profile for Dena Stevens. Unfortunately for Dena - I was unaware that signing up with her as my sponsor would give her 10% of my points going forward - something I will forever regret and if the Rain Gods are so inclined I suppose they could "make it so". (It would be worth it just to get the visual on Dena noticing a 20,000+ point boost!)
I don't know the date Dena signed up for Active Rain - it looks like September 21, 2006 as that is the date of her first Comment and of her first Blog. That would be just under 2 weeks from joining that she was NUMBER 1 organically in Google for a ONE WORD SEARCH. That in and of itself should tell you something about the Power of the Rain.
So back to "Why". Simple. I have believed for a long time that the web is the place to be found (not the newsprint classifieds) to generate incremental business revenue. It was apparent that those with higher point totals on Active Rain had more visibility - and therefore one way to bring incremental business to the door was to have high visibility on Active Rain - which meant I had to find a way to generate points - and to end up with as many or more points than others in the Rain. The "Why" was that simple at the time. Over time - the vast array of benefits of being a member of Active Rain became apparent - but that's for a different post to this group.
Stay tuned for future posts in this series.....
Well - perhaps not every mountain! But - there are challenges galore out there in our industry - and for every perceived "problem" there is a solution - it's just a matter of identifying the solution. Those "mountains" provide opportunities for those up to the challenge - which I would hope would be most of us in the real estate business as it demands a certain "entrepreneurial spirit" and sense of adventure to get into the business in the first place.
I'm not sure I'm in good enough shape to climb EVERY mountain - so I pick and choose those that look like ones I can climb, or are of interest to attempt even if outside of my comfort zone, and do the best I can.
How about you?
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Yesterday I posted an idea on how to make it simpler for those who would like to subscribe to your blog to do so. It occured to me that it might be helpful to lay out how to find the information needed to create the button and link like the example below:
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Go to one of your own blog posts.
Next, "right click" on the Subscribe to Blog/Unsubscribe button above your head on the top right of the page when you are looking at your own blog - you'll find this DOES NOT give you the information you need.
There may more than one way to get the information you DO need - however - I simply positioned the cursor elsewhere on the page (to the left of the photo) did a "right click / view source" - then did a search "find" UNSUBSCRIBE. Why not SUBSCRIBE? The information you need is a string that looks like this:
/action/blogs_admin/unsubscribe?subscribed_agent_id=8436
But wait - there's more!
The string you need to create is the following:
http://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/subscribe?subscribed_agent_id=8436
and MAKE SURE the final numbers are YOUR agent ID. In my case - that's 8436. In your case - it's something different - unless you want the "clicker" to subscribe to my blog instead of yours!
The Subscribe to Blog "button" was a very quick (and could use some improvement) text from word to Paint to JPG then uploaded the same as any other image.
Don't forget to test it before you publish it to make sure it works!
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Each of us should know what we are looking for in a Seller. I'm not referring to the standard prequalifications regarding pricing the home correctly, needing to move, etc.
I'm talking about:
Huh?? The Seller has to do things my way?
Well...no...but...you need to decide if you want to do business with a Seller who wants to do things their way.
The Seller retains the services of an agent presumably because they want the agent to use their expertise and experience to get the home under contract AND to successfully close escrow. Why then would a Seller who really wants a successful transaction be unwilling to do things the way their advisor counsels them to do it?
If the Seller is unwilling to make sure the home is ready for show-time - that says to me they don't care about Buyers getting a bad "first impression", nor do they care that translates into no offer or a lower offer from such Buyers.
If the Seller is unwilling to conduct the transaction congruent to your transaction management process - that says to me they are either not up to speed with technology and/or won't take advantage of transaction management tools that expedite and streamline the process, and enhance the accuracy of the process.
For example - we use Docusign for electronic signatures. Using this tool allows us to:
If a Seller only wants to deal with an agent who will drive to their home with each and every document needing a signature, I can say with confidence that they won't be found in our Listing inventory!
Hire your Sellers with care....make sure they are a good fit for how you effectively conduct business...and avoid engaging in a relationship which will likely result in disagreement and animosity.
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Homes By Marriott - Your Perfect Move! Tony Marriott, ABR, ABRM, ASP, CNHS, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, RECS, RFS, SRES, TRC, Phoenix Association of Realtors President's Award 2003 and 2005, Member of ERC.
Tony has long been a market leader in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area due to his commitment to serving his clients and his use of technology to meet the needs of today’s home buyers and sellers. His website at www.PhoenixArizonaHomeSearch.com is a top consumer resource for people either relocating to the Valley of the Sun or moving to a new home within the area. Tony and his wife Suzanne, both Associate Brokers, together lead The Marriott Group at Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners. Tony and Suzanne Marriott's combined professional experience includes over 20 years of Fortune 100 management and executive level positions in Sales, Marketing, Relationship Management, Quality Improvement and Technology Development. They have dedicated their skills and knowledge to providing the very best customer experience for real estate transactions in Maricopa County and Pinal County Arizona. Their focus on excellence has been recognized by the Arizona Association of REALTORS® conferring the status of Master of Real Estate, and by the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® 2003 and 2005 President's Award. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & DESIGNATIONS
Phoenix Association of REALTORS® President's Award 2003 & 2005
Master of Real Estate Society
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
ABRM - Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
ASP - Accredited Staging Professional
CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
CNHS - Certified New Home Specialist
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
CRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
e-PRO - Internet Professional Certification
GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute
RECS - Real Estate Cyber Specialist
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist
TRC – Transactional Referral Certification
One America: At Home with Diversity Certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Phoenix Association of REALTORS®
Arizona Association of REALTORS®
National Association of REALTORS®
Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers
Council of Residential Specialists
Real Estate Buyers Agent Council
Seniors Advantage Real Estate Council
Employers Relocation Council
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Rotary International
Children's Miracle Network
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
West Valley Child Crisis Center
If making "Your Perfect Move" is important to you, then be certain to contact the Marriott Group today!
The Marriott Group serves the entire Valley including Ahwatukee, Anthem, Apache Junction, Arrowhead Ranch, Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Chandler Heights, Corte Bella, DC Ranch, Desert Highlands, Desert Hills, Desert Ridge, El Mirage, Estrella Mountain Ranch, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Glenhurst, Gold Canyon, Goodyear, Grayhawk, Lagos Vistoso, Laveen, Litchfield Park, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Mesa, New River, Palm Valley, Paradise Valley, Pebble Creek, Peoria, Phoenix, Pinnacle Peak, Power Ranch, Queen Creek, Rainbow Valley, Rio Verde, Scottsdale, Silverleaf, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Groves, Sun Lakes, Sundance, Surprise, Tatum Ranch, Tempe, Tolleson, Tramonto, Trilogy at Power Ranch, Trilogy at Vistancia, Troon, Troon North, Tuscan Hills, Verrado, Vistancia, Westwing Mountain, Wittman, Youngtown, Maricopa County, and Pinal County.
Tony works with first-time buyers, move-up buyers and corporate relocation buyers as well as sellers with homes ranging from condos to luxury homes. Tony also specializes in assisting buyers and sellers with unique needs, such as Seniors and those looking to purchase new construction, raw land or horse properties.
Tony specializes in helping Buyers purchase New Construction in Master Planned Communities throughout the valley, as well as working with Buyer and Sellers to successfully negotiate the "best possible deal" on resale properties.
The Marriott Group serves the entire Valley including Ahwatukee, Anthem, Apache Junction, Arrowhead Ranch, Avondale, Buckeye, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Chandler Heights, Corte Bella, DC Ranch, Desert Highlands, Desert Hills, Desert Ridge, El Mirage, Estrella Mountain Ranch, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Glenhurst, Gold Canyon, Goodyear, Grayhawk, Lagos Vistoso, Laveen, Litchfield Park, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Mesa, New River, Palm Valley, Paradise Valley, Pebble Creek, Peoria, Phoenix, Pinnacle Peak, Power Ranch, Queen Creek, Rainbow Valley, Rio Verde, Scottsdale, Silverleaf, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Groves, Sun Lakes, Sundance, Surprise, Tatum Ranch, Tempe, Tolleson, Tramonto, Trilogy at Power Ranch, Trilogy at Vistancia, Troon, Troon North, Tuscan Hills, Verrado, Vistancia, Westwing Mountain, Wittman, Youngtown, Maricopa County, and Pinal County.
Tony Marriott, a member of the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® is a member in good standing of the MRE (Master of Real Estate) Society of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. Criteria to belong to this Society within the Arizona Association of REALTORS® is: Additionally, the criteria must be met every two years to maintain active in the Society. Membership recognizes the individual's dedication to excellence through professional education and commitment to staying abreast of the latest real estate regulations and practices. Only members on the REALTOR® organization may belong to this Society. Minimum educational requirements to renew a real estate license in the state of Arizona is 24 hours of continuing education every two years. This individual has far exceeded the minimum. Less than two percent of REALTORS® in Arizona belong to this elite Society.
"More than Exceptional!"
My experience with The Marriott Group was more than exceptional. I had very little time to preview homes. I met with you to tell you exactly what I was looking for. I would receive daily MLS listings of properties that met my requirements. If a property looked interesting, you would preview the home for me and take additional pictures. The service was so good, I referred three of my colleagues (two of which have already purchased homes). Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to finding me the perfect home!
David K., Scottsdale, AZ
"You found the solution to a difficult situation"
"We were truly between a rock and a hard spot, until you helped us find the solution to a difficult situation."
"Due to the economy faltering we found ourselves in the difficult situation of having a business loan in addition to our first mortgage, and did not know how we could sell our house without bringing cash that we didn't have to the closing table. Your knowledge of options available that are not widely advertised by lenders enabled us to sell the home and clear both encumbrances with no cash out of pocket."
"We both want you to know how much we appreciate all you have done for us, and when the economy improves, hope to use your services again to purchase a new home. Until then, we will be sending you referrals!"
"Names Withheld By Request - Scottsdale, AZ"
"Our Eyes and Ears!" "Thank You for being our Eyes and Ears during the building and purchase of our new Anthem, AZ home!" "It made all the difference in the world to have someone on-site who could take photographs of the plumbing and electrical BEFORE the walls went up so that we would know where to avoid drilling when hanging pictures, etc." "Your market knowledge and knowing the right questions to ask of the builder's salesperson saved us $6,000 as the buyer incentive for that specific lot had been overlooked until your involvement!" "Ken and Audrey S., Golden, CO" "Why we chose you!" "We chose you to sell our home because you were the most interested in selling it!" "We interviewed several of the top agents in the Phoenix marketplace, and of the two finalists, we chose you due to your professional presentation, your keen interest in helping us sell our home for the price we needed in the time we wanted, and being consistently "on time"." "We were very happy to find a Realtor (you) who took the time to listen to us and our concerns, and who was prepared to deliver on all that was promised." "Thank you for all your assistance in making this a perfect move for us!" "Bob and Nancy P., Phoenix, AZ" "Thanks for saving me over $4,000!" "Thanks for saving me over $4,000 on a home that had all the features I was looking for!" "It had been some time since I had purchased a home, so the process was essentially brand new to me. You showed me how to keep money in my pocket by helping me structure the offer to include a Home Warranty, appliances and a $3,000 price reduction!" "Thank You for all your help!" "Randy L., Phoenix, AZ"
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