Albuquerque Housing Market Update - July 2014

Listings are up.  We now have over 5,000 homes on the market in the Albuquerque area.

Median sales price is up 4.4%.  Average sales price is up 3.7%.  Still being in recovery phase, these numbers are the most important and they continue to be promising.

Sales were down a bit, but as long as prices keep rising at a steady pace, this should not matter much in the long run.

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Benefits Of A Reliable Real Estate Agent

Real estate transactions are not easy or straight forward at the best of times. Using the services of a real estate agent is very important for all types of property needs as it can take away most, sometimes all, the stress.

A good real estate agent works closely with their clients and helps them with every step of the transaction. After hiring an agent, you can easily sell or buy a property knowing someone is there to handle any issues that may arise.

However, finding the right agent for your needs is extremely important as there are a number of different estate agents who serve different segments of the property market and not all of them may be best suited to help you.

So, here are some essential benefits of hiring a reliable and efficient real estate agent:

• We have specialization in the industry- The first benefit that clients enjoy after hiring a real estate agent is the benefit of the agent's expertise in the industry. A real estate agent knows the accurate value of a property and understands the correct way to market it. The agent also has all the necessary negotiation skills if you are looking to purchase a property too.

• Our services minimize your risk- The next benefit of hiring a real estate agent is that they reduce your risk of making a mistake in the purchase process. An experienced and reliable real estate agent could minimize the chances of you getting caught in fraud or theft. An agent also tries to find a property which is safe and fairly priced for you.

• Our services can save you hassle and head ache- Another essential benefit of hiring a real estate agent is that they take the whole stress away from you. A good agent has full market knowledge and she knows the correct time to invest. Thus, after hiring his services, all your efforts of collecting and understanding information will be saved.

• We can offer customized services too- Along with basic property related services, a real estate agent can also offer customized services too. If you need a property in a particular area, then all you have to do is just inform your agent about your preferred choice. After that, they will search for a property in that area and will satisfy your needs. Alternatively, if you are looking for a certain type of property (townhouse, bungalow, etc.), again they will be more likely to get a hold of the right property for you.

So, these were some essential benefits of hiring a reliable agent. A good and well-experienced agent works efficiently and saves you time. Even though you can possibly undertake all the property activities yourself, the right agent is worth every single penny they charge in commission or fees.

Good luck with your journey.

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Be Wiser When Choosing A Real Estate Agent - Part 1

"Mastery" means a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something. Some big thinkers believe that one cannot master anything until they have successfully performed a required task over 10,000 times. So it comes as no surprise that successful real estate sales people are those who have "mastered" the art of maneuvering the ever challenging mine fields common in the business of selling real estate. A person who buys or sells an average of three homes in their lifetime is at a distinct disadvantage when engaging with a professional sales person.


When it comes to buying or selling property, here are 5 common misconceptions that people have when working with successful professional sales representatives:

1. They believe the real estate sales process is always "rushed." Don't be tempted by agent statements that in many real estate circles have become "cliche." Some agents will represent that they have a buyer in order to get a listing, and once they secure the listing agreement, the prospect disappears. "My prospect is leaving out of town" or "is in town for only a day" is meant to compel a showing or rush a signature. Odds are that the prospective purchaser does not have a Leer Jet waiting for them on the tarmac. Remember, professional real estate agents are commissioned sales people with an agenda that sometimes causes them to "oversell" their own client. Never feel rushed to sign any documents without understanding the terms and consequences of an agreement.

2. They confuse the number of real estate listings with the importance of closings. The number of listings an agent has does not necessarily reflect the agent's experience in getting tough deals closed. Ask a prospective agent how many deals they have closed over the past years. It's a great indicator of how they and their staff deal with problems that almost invariably arise in real estate. No matter how glitzy the marketing efforts, selling property must equate into closings - otherwise what's the point?

We will look at more pointers in the next entry on this topic.

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