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Why Today's Real Estate Consumer NEEDS an Expert Advisor. Pending Home Sales. NAR 8/2012. New Home Starts & Sales. in thousands. Fannie Mae 7/2012. Existing Home Sales. in thousands. Fannie Mae 7/2012. Where Are the Opportunities?.
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Why Today's Real Estate Consumer NEEDS anExpert Advisor
Pending Home Sales NAR 8/2012
New Home Starts & Sales in thousands Fannie Mae 7/2012
Existing Home Sales in thousands Fannie Mae 7/2012
“Recent conflicting housing data has confused consumers and economists alike…With so much fluctuating data, how can home buyers possibly figure out whether it's the right time to buy or sell? …2012 will be a very confusing year for consumers.” Reuters 5/31/2012
NAR: Home Prices “This time next year, there could be a 10% price appreciation. I would not be surprised to see that.” • NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the National Association of Real Estate • Editors conference in Denver OC Register 6/26/2012
Gary Shilling: Home Prices “Excess inventories are the mortal enemy of prices…I’m looking for another 20% decline ” - Gary Schilling, president A. Gary Shilling & Co Mish 5/23/2012
It's not the number of people you talk to but the depth of the conversations you have.
Three Questions Do you know what is happening? Do you know why it is happening? Do you know how to communicate it?
Dave Ramsey – financial guru “When getting help with money, whether it is insurance, real estate or investments you should alwayslook for someone with the heart of a teacher, not the heart of a salesman.”
Retention After 3 Days It’s starting to make sense now. Source: Effective Presentation Skills 2011
The Key: Sell High and Buy Low 2011 2006 2000-2005 2012-2015 2007-2010 Optimism Euphoria Fear Point of maximum opportunity Point of maximum risk in investment Optimism Depression
Better Off Than 4 Years Ago? * Freddie Mac 30 Year Rate **Principal and Interest
Home Price Expectation Survey Home Price Expectation Survey 6/27/2012
Prices Year-Over-Year (FHFA) 9/2012
Future Home Prices “There is a clear seasonal pattern. In recent years the seasonal pattern has been exaggerated by the large number of foreclosures - foreclosures tend to be fairly steady all year, but conventional sales are stronger in the spring and early summer, and weaker in the fall and winter. This leads to more downward pressure from foreclosures in the fall and winter.” - Calculated Risk Calculated Risk 8/2012
Historic Price Fluctuation Calculated Risk 8/2012
Home Price Expectation Survey Home Price Expectation Survey 6/27/2012