Florida Realtors: July Housing Market Had ‘Wave of Closed Sales’ : Florida Realtors’ data: July saw more sales, higher median prices, more new pending sales and more new listings year-over-year. Single-family sales rose 11.7%; condo sales were up 6.5% – “the 1st year-over-year increase in this category since March,” says Chief Economist O’Connor.
Fla.’s Housing Market: Median Prices, New Listings Up in August : Florida Realtors’ data: More new listings and higher median prices – up 18% for single-family homes to $354,000; up 16.1% to $252,500 for condos – than a year ago. Single-family home sales rose just 0.2%, but condo sales were up 13.1%. Chief Economist O’Connor: Condo-townhouse market “remains the hotter market for now.”
I am truly amazed at how many times I've heard stories from other Realtor's about how disloyal their customer's are. Unfortunately they might be part of their own problem?? Please keep in mind that for most of your customers this is most likely a one time deal for them. They really have no clue how the system works and you can save a lot of grief by spending a little time in "educating" them across the board. Here are some talking points that I make sure and cover: If you are working with a buyer that you are working for them essentially for free and that you are compensated in most cases by the sellers. The sellers have a listing contract with their Realtor/Brokerage and the commission is already established within that agreement. So there is nothing to be gained by going around you directly to the listing agent. You need to establish a "relationship" with you're customer. This helps establish loyalty. Through working with them merely share
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