Finally, the surplus of “casual real estate agents” has dropped dramatically in Central Florida. Those who entered the industry without a passion for the industry have quickly fled. Why is this important? Probably the most important is Buyers and Sellers should be able to get quality service and performance from those of us who have decided we are “Realtors” for life.
By being a “Realtor” for life, one will continue to pursue education and knowledge to benefit their role as a professional in the real estate business. This not only separates the less committed, but allows the Realtor to become a better source of knowledge for their current and prospective clients.
We are still looking at a surplus in homes for sale in the Central Florida area. Not only are most of these homes priced to sell, some are an unbelievable bargain. First time buyers are in a great position to get a new home at a great price and a great interest rate.
The Internet has allowed the general public to search real estate listings. This is an invaluable tool for them as well as Realtors to reach out to the world with their business. Having said that, I still find that most prospective buyers value the expertise that a Realtor brings to the process. Once they have searched the Internet and gotten a “feel” for the area or market they are interested in, most will then turn to a Realtor to help them get find the right property. For the Realtor, working with a client who has already researched and narrowed down prospective areas can vastly cut down on time and resources in showing properties.
A Realtor’s knowledge of foreclosed homes, pre-foreclosure homes, short sales, etc., will be essential to assisting sellers of these homes. A real possibility exists that a Realtor can sometimes help their Seller’s save their home from foreclosure by introducing them to the short sale process.
Many of you, like me, are “Realtors” for life. Let’s keep providing excellent service to our clients and achieve the rewards of the industry called Real Estate. Central Florida real estate is still selling and I’m still here, too!
Rose Ann Dean
