Bucks County Buyers are coming out of hibernation, and they're motivated and looking for the deals.
Ok, this is purely a non-scientific observation. In the past week, my personal client base has blossomed. I'm now working with three serious Buyers who weren't looking last week. I feel energized, and excited, and I'm thrilled to be on the hunt again.
The New Year brings about more than resolutions, starvation diets, and gym memberships. The holidays are over, people are doing their taxes, examining what they want for the coming year, and are motivated to make changes in their lives. On top of this, the lure of low interest rates, tax refunds, lower prices, and more inventory only sweetens the deal for Buyers in this marketplace.
I've always used Superbowl Sunday (Go Iggles! :) as my personal benchmark for when our selling season starts to heat up. It's when I feel the energy of the market pick up, and usually see an increase in my business. I was concerned that this year might be different.
It doesn't look like it. Although 2008 was a difficult year for many, it was my second best year in the business. Early indicators look like 2009 may follow suit.
There is value in this marketplace, and Buyers are looking to take advantage of that.
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Heather - I don't know about you, but I'm hoping for a Steelers-Eagles Superbowl. I'm getting a similiar feeling (and activity) in the Lehigh Valley, which beats the heck out of watching tumbleweeds skating through the streets. Here's to a great 2009!
I'm feeling very hopeful that things are heating up here as well Heather! I always say that some time between Martin Luther King's birthday and Super Bowl is when the spring market starts! Let's go 2009!! Let's make some much needed income and jump start this economy. Let's go Eagles! Let's go Obama. Let's go!!!
That's awesome Heather! Nothing like an influx of clients to get your motor running! Knock them out so they refer you like crazy!
I'm seeing the same thing Heather! I have a few serious buyers within the last week or so. Usually I don't see extra activity until Superbowl as you said. I hope this means a great year! I am with you! Go Eagles!!!
Jason, to be honest, I don't even know who's in the running, I just know the Eagles are. I'm not really into sports, but with 3 boys in the house - it's forced on me.
It's nice to hear everyone else is feeling the same energy. I've asked around the office and everyone is starting to pick up. It makes sense if you look at the link showing when we sell the most homes...
Go us!