Everyone is looking for a change in the local real estate market. Yesterday, I got a call from a TV reporter asking if I was taking buyers to look at homes in the afternoon, as she would like to interview us. The gist of the interview of the buyer was to be, “Why are you buying now?”, and the catalyst for the subject was the latest ASU real estate research.
I was not able to meet with the reporter since I was already committed to a board-related meeting, but the phone call reminded me that I have been challenged finding a home for one of my buyer clients. Either the home is wrecked and overpriced, or it’s priced well and under contract before we can get to see it. A slight exaggeration, but definitely a view of both ends of the spectrum.
Yesterday’s call did prompt me to email my database of potential home sellers in South Scottsdale. For the most part, homes that are in my client’s price range will be in the zip code 85257, but there are a few in both 85251 and 85250. I’ve done all sorts of searches, being as creative as possible, to make sure my client has seen what is available in Scottsdale’s real estate market. So, I sent this email went to home owners in this area, seeing if we could find someone who’s been sitting on the fence, or maybe just found out they are being transferred to another part of the country.
I’ve been working with a well qualified, first-time home buyer, who is looking for a 3+ bedroom home in Scottsdale. Pool is optional, but a nice backyard is important. She can do a little fix-up, like paint and carpet. The kitchen layout is really important to her, as she wants to be able to cook, while still being able to converse with her guests.
Her preferred price range is $175,000 to $200,000.
In the past, you’ve contacted me to do a quick home valuation. Looking through my records, I see that your home might be a possibility, and am contacting you for that reason.
Please call or email me, if you might consider selling at this time and your home is in a condition that matches my client’s preferences.
We’ll see if I get any responses. If you have a home that you’ve been thinking about selling, or know someone who does, and it matches my client’s needs, could you call or email me?
Thanks!
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Wow… this is exactly my situation/price range as well. Feel like I have unrealistic expectations, so I’m glad to see I’m not the only one out there with these parameters.
Bobby – More and more homes are in the market in this price range. In the past two weeks, I’ve seen some VERY interesting possibilities. Will touch base with you via email.
Good news on this one – buyer found her home. Contract offered and have been verbally accepted.
Well, I know she loves the home she has picked out, she loved the kitchen the moment she walked in! So a big shout out from the Listing Realtor to Buyer Agent Realtor Thank You Dru! This went to Title/Escrow this AM.
I price them to sell. Eight days on the market!
That’s encouraging news Dru. Currently in an apt. lease for another 8 months… but would definitely break it if the right home surfaced. Thanks for keeping in touch!
Tracey, you did price this one well.
Bobby, I will be keeping in touch, for sure.