I had a long talk with an agent from North West Group, a personal concierge residential brokerage. For them business is very good.
The agent’s point is that people need help today more than they did in the past. There is a lot of information on line, but I’m also finding people call me to ask for an opinion about the property they own.
If you have a portfolio set up for price appreciation, or rental income, great, hold on to it. This is also a good time to position yourself for rental income.
What I’m addressing are the number of people who got the idea Real Estate was a good investment ten years ago and today they need some guidance. There is also a growing group of people who have planned for retirement that want help navigating the changing Real Estate landscape.
Some agents are equipped to handle the market place today, others are stuck in a distant past. Brokerages can have both kinds of agents. I’m finding that some Brokerages are dominated by two or three agents who have put together teams.
It’s important for you today to find the agent that will bring you the highest level of personal service. Just because you hear the name of the brokerage, it is better for you to interview the agent.
About David Losh
In 1984 I got my Real Estate license and worked in a small company called Advance Properties. The owner was extremely interested in Real Estate, building, and land development. Most of his work was concentrated North of Seattle. Since the 1970s I had worked for Real Estate agents in Seattle as a contractor, mostly preparing properties for rent, and sale.
After a few years my skill level increased considerably concerning land use, building code, and development practices. Escrow, and lending offices were housed at the Advance Properties building so it was easy to get involved in all aspects of Real Estate. It was very much a family owned, and operated business.
Over the years my Real Estate license has been at a variety of Real Estate companies, and offices. Nothing compares to those early years, or that sense of family. Real Estate has gotten to be corporate owned.
My hope with this blog is to share with you some of the things I've learned. If you have Real Estate needs, or want contractor help, I refer freely to what best suits you. If you should choose to work with me you'll find a great resource.
My Real Estate license is at Skyline Properties in Northgate. Skyline is a locally owned company that is a desk fee office. There is a wide variety of diverse agents. It helps me with some of the other projects that I have, and mentoring that I do, to be able to work with people from other cultures.
Here in Seattle we are close to Vancouver BC and are the gateway to China. Boeing has a great trade relationship with China, as does Microsoft have with all of Asia. We are a culturally diverse community, and it helps me to be invlolved.
