August 25, 2009
Buyers Listings Service
In the San Francisco Bay Area the real estate market is volatile just now. In some cities, it is a sellers market and in others a buyers market. What is a buyer to do? How can a buyer compete with an all CASH offer? How can a buyer get their foot in the door to home ownership? Identify a forward thinking Realtor, that is how. And that forward thinking Realtor is me! Here is a new method to buying real estate called a Buyers Listing Service. Here is a short list of why a buyer should consider using a (BLS):
- Buyers can’t see who the eager Sellers are on a property listing website.
- Buyers can search for a listing by price but what if the Seller is willing to negotiate, have you been searching in the wrong price bracket?
- Market yourself as a Buyer and let Sellers come to you with private offers. Not marketing yourself as a Buyer is like smiling in the dark, you know you’re doing it but no one else does.
- For every house on the market there is one in the shadow inventory. A Seller is “considering” selling. Open yourself up to this potential.
- Chose a Realtor who is forward thinking and willing to put your best interests first. Widen your access to properties.
- Not all Buyers are equal, you are competing against other Buyers to purchase a home so make sure you are pre-approved and authenticated by a forward thinking Realtor and Loan Consultant.
For me, a forward thinking Realtor; I will try a new system in an effort to assist my clients achieve the dream of home ownership. Look for my profile on www.NationalBLS.com. Let’s work together to make your dream of home ownership a reality. I live by my slogan, CATERING TO YOUR NEEDS!
It’s a good life!
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Kay Korbel
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Duncan Logan said,
August 27th, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Kay, I love the post! I have interviewed many real estate buyers and a common theme is that they often feel a Realtor only wants to sell them the homes THEY actually have for sale and hides away other listings. I believe that by marketing a buyer on NationalBLS you as a Realtor are stating that you really are putting your buyer and their interests first. Sure, everyone knows you would like them to buy one of your listings but if there is not a good fit you are willing to work with them to find the home of their dreams. As a buyer I would find that refreshing.
Nate Hennings said,
August 30th, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Thanks for the post Kay! We're excited to work with Realtors like you who truly "get it" and are willing to try new tools in order to better serve your clients. Nate Hennings NationalBLS