The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the first razor-clam dig of the 2007Â Fall season to get under way on October 25th. To find out all the relevant details, go HERE.
There are a lot of similarities between Razor-Clamming and Real Estate.
Both have their respective ‘seasons.” Right now in real estate, we’re experiencing a cooling trend throughout the country. While our market here in the Seattle area is better than most, sales of residential properties has slowed down considerably. We have approx. 50% more homes on the market right now than this same time last year. Though this gives Buyers more choices and greater negotiation room, it makes things much more competitive and difficult for Sellers.
Digging for Razor-Clams is hard work. Whether you use the traditional ’shovel’ method or a tubular clam gun, you spend serveral hours using muscles you never thought existed! In a slowing market, being a professional real estate agent takes determination and hard work. You don’t have the luxury of simply putting a home up onto the local Multiple Listing Service and waiting for the Buyers to line up. You have to educate your Sellers on how to effectively prepare a home for market. With all the other competing homes available, you really need to pull out all the stops and make your property stand out. You need to price the home agressively, according to market value (what people are willing to pay TODAY), and not based on what the Seller’s perceived value is. You need to market and promote the home agressively as well. Maximum Internet exposure is critical to achieving success in today’s real estate market.
Both result in tremendous reward. A licensed professional real estate agent who intimately understands the nuances of the current market, and works diligently on your behalf, will help you to successfully achieve your home buying or selling goals. And, there are few things more enjoyable in life than sitting down to a feast of freshly fried Razor-Clams!
So, if you want to enjoy a slice of life here in the scenic Pacific Northwest, run out to the coast and have a go at digging Razor-Clams. And, if you’re looking to buy or sell a home in the West Puget Sound area, give me a call.
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