The most common question I am asked as a real estate pro is, "How is the market?" Most agents answer that question in one of two ways: they either lie and say, "it's GREAT!" or they say, "it's BAD!"
Not me. MY answer to that question is complicated.
It depends...
Depends on whether you're buying, perhaps for your family to live in. Depends on whether you're selling, maybe to relocate to another area. Depends on whether you're an investor, possibly looking to expand into property management.
Whatever the reason, there is near about a different answer for each scenario. The market has been frought with bad news about foreclosures and builders going out of business, and people losing money one way or another. I'm sure you can agree that the media has made things seem worse than they actually are. The fact is, our market in Lee County has been a virtual "Twilight Zone" compared to most of the rest of the country. Activity slowed down in Lee County over the last year or so, we lost a few builders (some that quite frankly needed to go), and there have been a FEW foreclosures around here. But looking at the greater Auburn area, we have a lot of positives that in 2009, thus far, have really got things stirring.
This site is here to help you. If you should need personal assistance, feel free to call (334) 703-6881 or e-mail (jayknorr@charter.net) me anytime. I never "clock-out." I'm available 25 hours a day and 8 days a week.
Most real estate agents today are still trying to do business the "old school" way. That's not me. The only thing "old school" about me are my traditional values and southernhospitality that my parents instilled in me at a young age.
Today's market is a fast-paced, technology-driven, roller-coaster. To keep up with current trends, you'll need a realtor who's on top of the game.
My knowledge of today's market gives me an advantage above those other real estate agents that aren't as tech-savvy as they should be.
Before a home purchase or listing, I will always perform a CMA, or Comparable Market Analysis, which looks at what other properties have sold for and are selling for within a specific area. This insures that the price of the home is set by the market, not the sellers, buyers, or agents. I price homes per square foot, which often results in an odd number. In my way of pricing, all parties are more apt to agree because the price hasn't just been pulled from thin air.
Whether you prefer e-mail, a phone call, text messaging, or a combination of communication methods, I am flexible. If you have one of those jobs where you can't have contact with the outside world until after hours, I can meet you anytime. If you prefer weekends, that's fine with me. If you wake up early and like to do business while others are sleeping, I don't mind. I will work around your schedule. I am fortunate to love my job. I love meeting new buyers and sellers. But most importantly, I make clients for life.
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