(Investment property specialist) Buyers Agent BEWARE!! …… Showing too many homes can get you FAT!! Part 1 of 2

July 25th, 2008 admin Posted in realestate |

By Dave Clocker

Caution:
How Showing Too Many Home Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Health!!

How many homes do you show your buyers each time you drive them around? How often do you show homes with each buyer? Once, twice a week? It is a good idea to have a cap on the number of homes you show to the buyers since they can find the experience to be dizzying with so much to take in during such a short time frame.

The next time you go out to eat, think of how it relates to your house-showing experience. When you go to certain restaurants where the menu is like a textbook (since there are so many selections to choose from), it is sometimes difficult for you to decide what to order. However, if you go to one that specializes in just a few items and they do it well, then it is as easy as 1-2-3 to order. A good example of this is at In-N-Out Burgers. They have a very simple menu. You either order 1) Hamburger 2) Cheeseburger 3) Double double. The only additional choices you need to make are whether you would like french fries or a shake with your order.

As an example, let me share with you the experience I had when visiting a new neighborhood eatery. I stood and stared at the extensive menu on the wall. The cashier asked, “May I help you?” I had to tell him “I’m not ready. Just a minute please. I’m still deciding.”

You would believe ordering food is a simple and easy task. After all, it is not a differential equation that I need to integrate or a chemical compound that I need to mix. Yet, I felt as though I was back in college solving complex mathematical calculationsand this was supposed to be a relatively easy task of placing an order for lunch. I felt rather awkward standing there with my mind running its cycles while the cashier looked at me as though I was an alien from outer space. Sometimes, all you need is to get good at something specific, and to give the clients an easy way to make decisions.

The way I see it, when people are given too many choices in life, they not only get confused, but they also put off making a decision. This is human nature at its finest. Given too many choices we choose none! Like with having too many choices when ordering a bite to eat, when agents show buyers too many homes, it may overwhelm the buyers. For buyers who dont really know what they want, the issue gets worse since the more houses they see, the more they will keep switching back and forth on what they are looking for. They don’t need to see 100 homes before buying a house. It is simply too time consuming and it may do more harm than good. I’m sure some buyers don’t want to see too many homes, but some may, and you just have to know where to draw the line.

Many can relate to the experience we had in the past years where a house would come on the market and within hours, could be sold, so buyers made quick decisions. Now, in a buyers market, with so much choice and the accompanying media hype of reporters telling people not to buy a house, most buyers become paralyzed with indecision.

Keep in mind to stay light and easy in both eating and showing homes!!

In many market areas, there are so many homes on the market at this time that agents need to “weed out” a majority of them to help buyers focus on the homes that match up with what is desired. The important part of the selection process for the agent is to listen to the buyers when they explain what they want. Your role is that of a matchmaker where you put the right buyers with the right homes. With the amount of inventory available, buyers are nervous because they want the most for their dollar. Therefore, to make the process smoother, the criteria of what the buyers are looking for has to be established up front so everyone is on the same page. If you know the inventory and you know your clients, you should be able to eliminate some choices beforehand. Most of the process of elimination of the available homes down to only the ones that could interest your buyer can be accomplished via email or phone.

We will see you again in part 2 of this 2 part series to find out specific tips on how you can show just the right amount of homes and get a purchase agreement signed quicker.

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Weighing Your Home Ownership Options In Golf Course Communities
By Christine Harrell

Golf course communities are the perfect option for many golf enthusiasts. Some offer a luxury cabin with a view of the mountains while other golf course homes let you gaze out over the greens while still being close to all of the amenities. Whether you are looking for a great place to vacation or just want to live closer to the course, these types of neighborhoods give you a wide variety of options to choose from.

Community Types

Years ago, golf course communities were solely reserved for middle to high-level incomes and were often restricted to people of retirement age. Today, some of these areas are still restricted while others are open to people from all walks of life and all ages. Some golf course homes attract many different types of people, from young families to single retirees, in order to create a bright and thriving community. This allows you to experience the advantage of diversity such as several of the communities in Teton Valley. Real estate that is generation-restricted accepts people with certain needs and interests so they can offer them a wide range of options in these areas.

Location vs. Family Needs

In order to be completely happy with the golf course community you choose, the location of your new home needs to meet the particular needs of your family. For working families, being close to a job and recreational facilities is a huge benefit. For those looking to retire on the other hand, warmer climates and the distance from health care come into play. If you like to ski in the winter, look at mountainous regions such as Teton Valley. Real estate decisions can also include factors such as the local nightlife or special interest groups.

If you are searching for golf course homes purely for vacations, consider what type of climate you prefer and what sorts of activities you would like to partake in. Another area to consider is the people around you. Are you single and looking to socialize with other area singles your age? Maybe you would like a group of fellow golfers to spend time with who have other interests in common.

The Style Of Golf Course Homes Available

Golf course communities provide you with several different housing options. Single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment complexes are commonly available in a wide variety of sizes and floor plans. Other golf developments offer unique options like some of those in Teton Valley. Real estate options in this region include rustic lodges, quaint cabins, and ranch estates.

The type of purchase also varies. Some of these developments are condominiums that require you to pay a monthly fee for the upkeep of the grounds and facilities. Others are member-equity owned where you purchase a portion of the development and share it with the other owners by making a reservation.

Golf course communities are ideal for combining the love of golf with your daily life. You can choose to live in a cabin nestled in the mountains, or you can live along the waterfront right next to the green. Once you have looked at all of the options and decided what you need, the hard part begins - trying to choose just one!

Author is a freelance copywriter. For more information on Teton

Valley Real Estate and Golf

Course Homes, visit http://www.tetonsprings.com.

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