The Wednesday morning edition of the Kerrville Daily Times, www.dailytimes.com, has a small block given to asking readers to let the paper know what they think they might do in a market like today’s? Buy, sell, rent? Of course, the reader’s who respond are left to their own perceptions as to what market conditions exist and I think it would be impossible to draw any scientific conclusions. None the less, the results, when and if they are published will be very revealing for those of us “in” the business. I would expect a better approach to getting out the word about real estate market conditions in our own area (real estate is local, after all) to be the number one lesson drawn from the results. Following closely will probably be the exposing of a large group of frustrated would be buyers who are not feeling the love of the local market prices as noted in national news media outlets. Values have dropped! But not at a west coast pace; and, while the tax credit is extended both time wise and in inclusiveness, the difficult maneuvering through a more complicated financing process still confronts would be homeowners and investors alike.
Seems to me this adds more impetus to seeking out the services of a true real estate professional. Sellers and buyers are both entitles to and should seek the benefits of representation when it comes to their dealing in today’s market place.
Would anyone care to post a response to the questions posed in today’s Daily Times and add comments? I would love to have direct input from you and offer help if you like.
