Who Says Real Estate is Slow?

So far this year in our MLS area, we’ve had OVER 26,000 closings.  You read that right – 26,000.  Over!  In Davidson County and the immediate Nashville neighborhoods, there have been 6,741 closings to date since January 1, 2008.  I live in Rutherford County and here we’ve had 3,634 homes that have closed.  That’s a lot of business that someone is doing!

Meanwhile, I’m seeing agents drop their licenses or flit to other companies because the grass is always greener.  “They have a better split” or “Their education programs are better.”  To which I say, bull.  In real estate, if your agent works hard (work being the focus here) he or she will be busy.  In today’s real estate market, business isn’t going to fall into your lap – you’ll have to work at it, keep up to date on news, and if you have a listing bust your you-kn0w-what to find a buyer.  You must have it priced right and it needs to be clean.

I’ve been behind on posting links to the other sites for which I write, so here’s some link love now!

Shak & Jill

If You Want to Sell, Accept Showings
Oh No, Not at Christmas
Home Inspection Happiness
No Money for Home Loans? Wrong!
December is a Great Month to Buy & Sell
For Real: Found on the MLS
Snow! In Louisiana and Mississippi
Almost Wordless Wednesday: Doing it Right
How Many Houses?
A Fallen Domino
Photo Friday: The Song Lyrics Edition
No Place to Go But UP

Banks.com

The Stigmatized Property
Building a Green House, Part Deux
Going Green Starts in the Planning Stages
New Construction Remains S-L-O-W
Ready to Sell? Don’t Wait Until February
Phenomenal Curb Appeal is Vital
Stop Trying to Sell to a Seller
Be Cautious, Be Safe
Do Agents Earn Their Commission?
The Sick Edition: Sharing Some News Links
Accurate “Noticeof Completion” Is Vital for New Construction

Have a Great Weekend!