Over-Pricing a Home Builds False Expectations - Dreams to Nightmare

We're not talking about "wiggle room", we're talking about crazy not in your lifetime pricing. Wild over-pricing by 10s of thousands of dollars, maybe even 100s of thousands. Not only does the home not sell on the first go-round, the sellers, having been convinced that SOMEONE will buy the home at the unsupportable price, get fixated on the number FOREVER. When the home doesn't sell, they may hear that "It's the market"; or "The market will come back". Which further serves to set the crazy price in their minds FOREVER.

So, they take the property off-market for a year in "reasonable" (in their minds) belief that during the interim the price-point somehow becomes supportable. They've been led to BELIEVE that. And they start calling around looking for another listing agent in the belief that a change could add to their success. Many listing agents will tell them the truth: Not possible. How crushing is that? It's horrible.

As real estate agents we want to "Make Dreams Come True". But the foundation for a dream has to be reality-based or it's fiction, a fairy-tale. A dream based on false hopes can turn into a nightmare.

5 Reasons to Buy White Mountains AZ Homes in the Spring!

Thinking about buying a White Mountains AZ home? Well, SPRING into action now and beat the crowds!

Spring is a smart time to start shopping and start buying homes and real estate in the White Mountains, so why wait? Everyday new listings are coming out and getting snapped up by smart buyers getting great deals. Transactions are moving fast, so you can be in your new White Mountains AZ home in plenty of time to enjoy our glorious summer months!

So, call us now and Get Moving Now!

What's Better Than Getting a Gift from Happy Buyers?

It's always wonderful to get a gift from happy buyers-- and we're always honored and very grateful for their thoughtfulness.

But what really makes us happy is THEIR happiness in their new home. Seeing them (and sometimes many relatives) joyfully busy in the new home, the home filled with music, laughter, warmth and wonder, means everything to us. When we meet the buyers to give them their keys and they're ACTUALLY (not literally or figuratively) jumping up and down in happy anticipation of stepping through the door... It reminds us of what we really do. That we're not just dealing with a transaction, we're dealing with hearts, hopes and dreams.

When real estate agents market to buyers "We make your dreams come true" or something similar, it's vital to remember that that may be EXACTLY what we're doing. So we dearly cherish buyers' dreams because their hearts are all wrapped up in them!

Get a Real Estate Agent with a Positive Attitude!

It's tough to talk about the destructive power of negative thinking/negative attitude without being negative!

So let's be positive and say that having a positive attitude, expecting positive and successful results is a really good thing for all of us. And it's an especially good thing in a Real Estate agent-- something real estate buyers and sellers should look for in their agent(s). Optimism and a positive attitude, positive thinking.

A cheerful, optimistic, experienced AND self-assured agent who keeps his/her eye on YOUR prize moves forward on your behalf with confidence and the firm BELIEF that everything will be well. That everything will turn out beautifully. And you know what? It usually does. Just ask us!

What Does the Number of Years of Real Estate Experience REALLY Mean?

"Real" real estate experience is transactional experience; i.e., the number of varied and different sales has an agent accomplished during years in business. The more sales, the more "transactions", the more experience. There's the "80/20" rule that generally says that 20% of the people do 80% of the work. In real estate that rule is: 94/6. Six percent of Realtors do 94 percent of the business. It's also a fairly well-known statistic that the majority of "active" real estate agents nationally only sell 3-4 homes a year. A majority are part-time.

So, when a Realtor tells a prospect s/he has X# of years of experience, ask to see some sales data. It's a tough and demanding business. If an agent or agents can make it working full-time, 24/7 (we do), that says a lot. A lot about their vast experience. With a combined 25 years full-time and vast transactional experience in this profession, you can count on our level of experience.

We Sincerely Appreciate Referrals!

Refer family or friends or clients wanting to buy or sell White Mountains AZ real estate with complete confidence. We'll make them happy and you a hero!

Retire to Arizona - In the Beautiful White Mountains of Arizona!

Retire to Arizona in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona! Enjoy your retirement in on of the nation's most gorgeous areas. Strong community values, a peaceful lifestyle with as many activities as you want including golf, a casino, ski resort, 100's of miles of U.S. Forest to explore, hiking, camping, the best fishing in the Southwest-- all await your retirement in Arizona's White Mountains. The White Mountains is located approximately 170 miles northeast of Phoenix and has a regional airport for your convenient travel. We are a four-season area with cool summers and mild winters-- just perfect in every way!

Call or email us to discuss why retirement living in the White Mountains of Arizona can be your best choice for your retirement to Arizona.