Thursday, May 14, 2009

Two Scoops of Real Estate

I just realized I've been blogging for over a year now. First getting started I had no idea how to even write a blog, many of you may still agree with that.
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I have gotten plenty of questions this year about how my business is doing. Well it's truckin' along, working with a lot first time home buyers. Quite frankly if you're in the business of listing high priced homes you'd might rather be in my shoes, those homes just aren't selling right now. With home values low, an $8k tax credit, and a darn good Realtor if I might add, it's no suprise so many folks are going from renters to homeowners with my help this year.

Here's a look at why some homebuyers have chosen to work with me....

These last few months have been great working at HPW and teaming up with my Dad. We have some new marketing pieces coming out soon, even have a photo shoot set up this week. I may need to swing into Supercuts prior to that, it's hard to have helmet head & look professional at the same time.
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We are also seeing great success over at the Chapel Hill BNI group where I serve as President. This past Tuesday we had over 40 guests visit us. It was there I met the manager of Ben & Jerry's and created a new concept. Instead of cookies & soda at an Open House, why not delicious ice cream. I meet with him next week to work out a plan for doing so, I just know that advertising Ben & Jerry's at my Open Houses' is going to bring me more traffic than the place next door.
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Days like this coming Saturday I feel fortunate all my family lives here in town. First I'll be out of the house bright & early to help my sister set up for a garage sale. Growing up I used to love hoping around to yard sales early Saturday with my Dad, I'm sure this will bring back good memories. I may even gather a few things of my own to sell, I'm really not sure when I'm going to wear that piano key necktie anyways. Then I'm off to my niece Sarah's dance recital. If she can match all her dancing moves she and her sister show off in the playroom at home then it will surely be a success.
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And here's to the Hurricaines pulling out a win in Game 7 tonight, I want more hockey! Let's Go Canes!