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Friday, August 19, 2016

What Does the Changing Bradenton Market Mean to You?



I wanted to talk a bit today about whether the Bradenton real estate market is changing. We hear so much about how it's still a seller's market, but if you're in the market now, you may have seen that start to change.

Statistics show that inventory is still low and homes are still selling quickly. However, I would suggest that the market is changing because we're seeing less pending inventory month to month and the sales are rapidly changing.

Specifically what you need to look at are the neighborhoods and price points where this is going into effect. When you talk to clients about the market, you should always convey your expertise, but you can't tell every homeowner how wonderful it's going to be, and that you're going to get their home sold in the next 30 days.

Homes in the average price point around $300,000 are selling quickly, but as you get to bigger homes and those priced above $500,000, you'll see that there are up to 12 months of inventory.

The market is not the same everywhere.

As the market continues to change, you need to pay attention to smaller niche markets and not just look at the market all over the industry. It's just not as wonderful everywhere as some may have you believe. Understand your market and your inventory.

If you have any more real estate questions, please give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Why You Need to Build a Strong List of Vendors





As industry experts, it's important that we choose vendors we know we can count on to refer to clients.

I've taken years and years and gone through many different vendors so that I can provide a list to my clients. You want to have a list comprised of everything from appraisers to surveyors to inspectors available for your client so that they can get through to closing and get you your check. You also want to be able to offer them vendors after the sale, like a handyman, plumber, or electrician. We sell great houses to clients, but there is no such thing as a perfect house.


You always want to be that 
person a client reaches out to.

I advise you to continue making that list of vendors on a daily basis. Put them all in your phone so that you have a name when you're in need of a vendor. It reinforces you as an expert and will keep them calling you when they're in need. You always want to be that person your client calls for anything they need.

As usual, if you have questions for me or you're interested in joining our team, give me a call or shoot me an email. We'd love to hear from you!