Recommend a Realtor Please

I don't know her Seagrove sales stats, but Judi Rutland gets my recommendation. She's of the few realtors around that doesn't make "realtor" a 4 letter word!

Actually SB44, there are quite a few Realtors on this board and on 30-A that are not "4 letter words". A couple of bad Realtors that you may know does not mean that we are all bad.

You always make comments that we are though. What gives??

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Whosyodaddy, I hope that some of our good agents on this board will PM you about their services. Good Luck!

I don't know why you think that now is not a good time to sell. If a property is priced right, it will sell, but as you probably know, that price must be EXCITING. What is the point of listing a property that is priced too high to sell? Doing so, only adds inventory to the already heavy inventory and makes the property and the Realtor look stagnant. Unless your property has some very unique features which will command high price from from a buyer, you will have to list it at that exciting price to get people in the door, during this market. Today's buyers are looking for a cushion in their purchase price, giving room for an expected drop in the market during the next 1.5-2 years.

Actually SB44, there are quite a few Realtors on this board and on 30-A that are not "4 letter words". A couple of bad Realtors that you may know does not mean that we are all bad.

You always make comments that we are though. What gives??

No, not all realtors are bad, I've just run into many (not just here) whose actions/conduct have appalled me. That has prompted many 'caveat emptor' posts.

The current market is hopefully cleaning out a lot of those who are giving your profession a bad name.

No, not all realtors are bad, I've just run into many (not just here) whose actions/conduct have appalled me. That has prompted many 'caveat emptor' posts.

The current market is hopefully cleaning out a lot of those who are giving your profession a bad name.

OH, trust me, I know that there are some bad ones out there. Some I don't even like dealing with and I cringe when they call wanting to show a property. But, it is my duty to do it, so I do/did.

Thanks for the reply,

I know this is a Pandora's box... but can someone recommend me a realtor to sell my home in Seagrove. I know this is not neccessarily the time to sell- but I am ready. I am not desperate. I am not upside down- far from it. I just want to get out and want to find the right person to do it. So.... I am not looking for someone to market my house as a fire sale, etc....

Can someone tell me where I can find who actually sells the most real estate in Seagrove. I have a 3BR/3BA on Sugar Sand Lane (behind Cafe 30a).

Thanks for your help.

This is a good place to start - http://sowal.com/realtors.html

Thanks Kurt. It's a good place to start. But, what I am wanting to know is who is actually selling houses in my area... not who is trying. I am going to price my house at a good price, but I need someone will really work hard and get it done.

It depends on how you define, "selling homes." Both the listing agent and the selling agent can say that they sold the property.

No particular agent is ruling the market in that specific area. In the last six months, I don't see any agent selling more than one home in that area. Since Mar 1, there have been only eleven home sales in that area, with the average price $477,772, $244/sf. (of course eleven sales isn't enough of a sample to give good statistics. Currently, there are 101 homes for sale in that area, and with less than 2 sales per month, on average, buyers will have plenty of choices, and that is why pricing is key to make a sale.

Getting more specific with that particular sub-division, rather than that general area, I see only two home sales in there since March 2005. They were in March and April of 2005, just before the peak of the market, and the sales prices were rather high compared to the homes currently listed in there.

I am having a hard time finding buyers that are willing to accept what the current value of their home is. They get offended and wait until someone tells them what they want to hear. I like to be the 2nd or 3rd agent to take over the listing! We have had most of our success this year when we find sellers that are willing to listen to what it will take. Probably, why I like short sales. The sellers says "help"! They listen and we get the deal done.

Here are 7 homes we have sold this year from Grayton to Seacrest area. Two in Old Seagrove and one in Cassine.

http://ecarmls.com/EmeraldReports/listings.asp?ID=4515071501

I had a client the other day ask me what I was going to do to sell their home. I asked him how he was going to get me excited to do so? Your will sell it if it is priced right. If it has been on the market for extended time and has not sold, it is because it is priced too high. This is really a simple game. It is not an open house, flyers, balloons,etc. PRICE!

My shirt says, "Its all about The price" I wear this when I deliver offers to other agents! LOL!!!!!

...nor is it stainless steel and granite counter-tops, like those in Shelly's home.

...nor is it stainless steel and granite counter-tops, like those in Shelly's home.

My home is Ante-SS/GCT.

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Thanks Kurt. It's a good place to start. But, what I am wanting to know is who is actually selling houses in my area... not who is trying. I am going to price my house at a good price, but I need someone will really work hard and get it done.

WYD,

If your house is "really" a good price (based on current market SALES)...the cook at the Waffle House can sell it.


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Good point, Shelly. Ads in glossy magazines and the newspapers, are not what sell houses, nor do open houses and balloons, as Bobby J noted. Price, emotion and perceived value sells houses. Of course a good Realtor has an important roll in sales, especially for people who have limited knowledge of real estate sales and contracts. A good Realtor will also be reminding the right people of the tasks which must be completed, and the deadlines, etc. That Waffle House cook won't be able to help you with those matters, but I guess in the very loose sense of the term, yes, he could help you sell it, if it is priced at a "really good price."

WYD,

If your house is "really" a good price (based on current market SALES)...the cook at the Waffle House can sell it.


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He may be able to sell it... But SJ and I can close it!

The goal once the seller brings the property to the selling price is for the agent to create hype/synergy around the property. When a good agent has a property at a price they know will sell they become excited! The excitement is contagious and they typically do not shut up until someone buys the property. They earn there money buy creating hype, helping seller find the price, bringing the deal (ordeal) to the closing table! Sounds a lot easier then it is. If you want to talk about hard, how the hell do those cooks remember those orders?!

The goal once the seller brings the property to the selling price is for the agent to create hype/synergy around the property. When a good agent has a property at a price they know will sell they become excited! The excitement is contagious and they typically do not shut up until someone buys the property. They earn there money buy creating hype, helping seller find the price, bringing the deal (ordeal) to the closing table! Sounds a lot easier then it is.

...Wow! I'm hyped! Now all that's needed is a fresh and exciting catch-phase :scratch:

Might I suggest--"Now is a great time to buy!"

...Wow! I'm hyped! Now all that's needed is a fresh and exciting catch-phase :scratch:

Might I suggest--"Now is a great time to buy!"

If you price it right, you don't have to say that.

If you price it right, you don't have to say that.

HYD,

Take note.

Realtor: Now's a great time to buy!

Potential Buyer: I'll be the judge of that.

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Instead of lack of good realtors on 30a I found it difficult to select just one good realtor. We have owned one lot and three homes in the area. I know Bobby is right --"It is all about price" but being ready is being willling to take today's price . I think condition is important too. There are so many new beautiful homes it is very competitive--- not like areas where the choice is limited with old homes.

Here are a few realtors I would list with if I could pick more than one--- Vickie Dollar, Bobby Johnson(think he and Garner sold the most houses in Old Seagrove this spring and summer), Peter Stoddard (loves Old Seagrove), and Michelle Joly. They have all been very helpful to us.

HYD,

Take note.

Realtor: Now's a great time to buy!

Potential Buyer: I'll be the judge of that.

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So, as a potential buyer, I am curious as to what price you would put on the house?

So, as a potential buyer, I am curious as to what price you would put on the house?

Sticker price at 2003 level + 5-6% per year appreciation - costs it may take to make it habitable.

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Four and a half years of inventory in that area?

It depends on how you define, "selling homes." Both the listing agent and the selling agent can say that they sold the property.

No particular agent is ruling the market in that specific area. In the last six months, I don't see any agent selling more than one home in that area. Since Mar 1, there have been only eleven home sales in that area, with the average price $477,772, $244/sf. (of course eleven sales isn't enough of a sample to give good statistics. Currently, there are 101 homes for sale in that area, and with less than 2 sales per month, on average, buyers will have plenty of choices, and that is why pricing is key to make a sale.

Getting more specific with that particular sub-division, rather than that general area, I see only two home sales in there since March 2005. They were in March and April of 2005, just before the peak of the market, and the sales prices were rather high compared to the homes currently listed in there.

It sounds like there is presently four and a half years worth of existing inventory in that area if no new listings come on line during the next 52 months. Is that actual?

just a note, the house doesn't appear to be in need of repairs to make it "habitable," and the house isn't near old Seagrove, relatively speaking.

just a note, the house doesn't appear to be in need of repairs to make it "habitable," and the house isn't near old Seagrove, relatively speaking.

FYI: Old Seagrove....the actual subdivision has 7 phases. Old Seagrove is from Seaside to the Wheelhouse restaurant (now closed) on 30A and then north on 395 to Canal Street and Susanne Drive.