2008 Is Going To Be Great!!!
Despite all the snow and ice, this is starting out to be a great year in Real Estate! The buyers are buying and the sellers are pricing their homes competitively and making them show ready. Are there bargains out there? Yes. However, in Iowa City it is really hard to find a DEAL!!!! Our market is not as depressed as the media would have you believe. There are some folks who paid too much or took out 0% down loans and are having to relocate. They are unfortunately having to price their homes without the 4-7% equity per year we had been used to. And for some of them they are going to closing having to actually write a check instead of receiving a proceeds check!! I really feel for them and we have tried to soften the blow by a reduction in commission for past clients or helping with an inspection fee or other closing cost.
Most people start out the year with New Year's resolutions. Many do not follow through. I'll share a few of ours for 2008.
1. Be positive!!! 2.Dream more!!! 3. Make it happen!!! 4. Upgrade and really learn how to use all the technology available to us. 5. Make every transaction as smooth as possible. 6. Go to happy closings where everyone wins!! 7. Give better customer service. 8. Get more referrals.
On my personal list , I have included:
1. Be a better Mom, Gramma, wife, friend and Realtor. 2. Be a better person in general. 3. Have faith and practice it. 4. Get healthy(of course that includes the proverbial lose weight and exercise)! Which I have been forced to do because of a disk I herniated late last year and a bronchial infection that kept me down for almost 3 weeks. Not a very good way to lose weight, but it got me started!
If you have a real estate need or concern, please contact us. We'd love to help you. Let us make your 2008 great!
Dee Miller 319-631-1979 deermx@mchsi.com