The Topsy Turvy OC Real Estate Market, and Other Musings
My REALTOR license renewal just came through my e-mail inbox this week. It made me think about how Orange County Real Estate has evolved these past 4 years, and the lessons I have learned from these changes. Several of these realizations have been the source of grey hairs and many a sleepless night :
- Normal Market is a relative phrase – Change is the new normal
- It is only a good time to sell your home if it is a good time for YOU and your family
- A “Deal” is more often made rather than found
- December is the “Dead Zone:” Very few buyers and even fewer sellers –OC is busy spending money on holiday gifts
- Short-Sales are not evil, only some of the players are evil, and don’t get me started on this one….
- Emotional attachment must be removed if you want to buy a distressed home
- Emotional attachment is inevitable and has to be dealt with when Short-Selling your home
- Banks do not move fast if they are short-selling a mortgage or re-selling a foreclosure, speed only comes from the lending side when you have a great mortgage advisor
- It is imperative to have a TEAM effort when buying and selling real estate – Each of us have a role in the process and we need to work together to accomplish your goals
- If a person, situation, or company gets in the way of us reaching the finish line I will Tweet/Facebook/Blog/Call/E-mail/Sit-in until a favorable resolution is reached
- Keep smiling or else you get sucked into someone’s negativity and issues
Despite the fact that the last four years have been extremely challenging for the Orange County Real Estate market, my higher purpose has been realized as a Realtor. The assistance I offer my clients is unconditional, not contingent upon monetary payment. As long as you need me, I am there for you; we are a team until the end.
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