Yes, We're Still Selling Homes!

As Realtors and brokers cut down massively on their advertising budgets lately, our clients are beginning to wonder if we're still selling homes. Mention to someone that I'm a real estate broker and the look on their face changes. "How IS the real estate market?" is always the next question.

Look, it isn't a great market if you're a seller or a homeowner. I know. I have checked comps on my houses and I don't want to see them for a long, long time. But then, my brother isn't interested in looking at his stock portfolio either. For now. And he's a CPA and a very savvy investor. No one's happy right now.

Oh wait, did I say no one? I'll tell you who's happy. Home buyers are happy. They're more than that - they're ecstatic. And they should be. One look at our tenants' faces when they just bought the house of their dreams could tell you their story. And yes, they deserve it. Excellent care and not one month of missed payments.

So yes, if you're a homebuyer, wipe the worried look off your face. You're going to be just fine. And quit asking how the market's doing. We're still here. We're still selling homes! And it's a great time to buy!