Things are slow???

So...How is the market these days?

Slow? When people ask me “How’s the market these days” Pretty slow I hear?”, I have to sit back for a minute. What do you mean by slow?

I have around 45 to 50 listings, all these listings have owners and they want to be kept up-to-date on what’s going on. I am trying to figure out the best way to market these properties, looking for buyers, how to make financing work for buyers, as well as setting up property inspections, appraisals, and so on. I am taking calls every day from people asking about properties for sale, for rent, and they are wondering how much I could get them for their property if they sold it.

I am involved with the communities that I have properties in. For example, I am working with the Vulcan Tourism and Trek Station on ways to help promote the Town of Vulcan and surrounding areas.

Right now, I am on an airplane on my way to St. Johns, Newfoundland for an MTC Conference and Fall General Assembly meeting for the Canadian Real Estate Association. In two weeks, I will be attending the National Association of REALTORS® Conference in New Orleans. These are great networking opportunities where I can promote my properties and my surrounding areas, as well as learn from other real estate professionals. I have learned that the more I know, the more a realize that I don’t know. Thus, I am a sponge, trying to soak up as much as possible.

So when people say that they hear that things are slow….define slow….

Official Star Trek Destination

Did you know that the Town of Vulcan is an officiall Star Trek Destination?  It is the only one in Canada.  Star Trek is also the town brand.  Pretty cool for a small town in the prairies of Canada!

VOTE!

Remember to vote on Monday, October 18, 2010!

The Move to Vulcan

There are currently 59 Residential listings in the Town of Vulcan as of today.  A good selection of properties and low interest rates make it a favourable market for potential buyers.

Vulcan needs something...I am not sure what it is yet.  We need to attract businesses so they can set up in town, hire some locals, and stimulate the local economy.  There are several buildings vacant downtown so getting a good location does not look like a big issue.  Plus, being located between major centres such as Calgary and Lethbridge should help.  Just need to get that ball rolling and I think things could be rolling along again!