Double Whammy!!

So here I sit 9 months after retiring from the Army and I find myself in a whole new world than what I grow up in as a military brat and 23+ years of my own military career. I found myself wanting and needing something new, so I jumped into the real estate industry in an area and a market I knew every little about. I also found out that you must learn to swim very quickly in an industry that moves even faster. Luckily I join a good firm that is all about giving new and veteran Realtors the help, training and advice needed to be successful.

So what is the Double whammy? Well in my case, I am new to the area, and to the industry. Though, that doesn't seem to keep me from working with clients and getting out there. A challenge for sure, and I don't run from a challenge. Since I started a little over 3 months ago, I have 2 properties that are heading in the right direction to close and working with other clients to help them find their home. It has been a change that is also a learning experience and the best part is I get to meet new people every day.

So little about me. 
As I said I am retired from the military with 23+ years. I enjoy getting out and about in the area that I live and enjoy the outdoors. So Spokane has been a perfect fit with all the lakes, trails and events that that go on in the area. My family and I have loved our time here so far. I enjoy it as much as possible, when I am not working. Funny thing, I think I have worked harder since I got out of the Army than I did when I was in. Anyways, in the Army I was an aircraft electrician and worked on the UH-60 Blackhawk, CH-47 Chinook, OH-58D Kiowa, UH-1 Iroquois, and AH-1 Cobra. I enjoyed my time in the Army. I completed my career as a production control supervisor for the unit I was assigned to. I have seen a lot of cool places and some, well I won’t recommend to my worst enemy. I have made a lot of good friends in my career and a few that call the Spokane area home. I can see why they would do.

So the purpose of this is just for fun for me and an opportunity for me to talk and maybe get people to listen. I will post my thoughts on open houses I hold and visit. The firm I work with do brokers walk thru were the brokers tour the listings of other brokers also in the firm and give their opinion on curb appeal, interior and exterior presentation and whether it is price at or above market value. So I’ll blog about those and just life as a Realtor from my point of view.

If you made it thru the reading of this first blog post Thanks, and be on the lookout for there will be more to come.

If you find yourself in the need of a Realtor, whether as the buyer or seller, please give me a call. I’d be honored to help you through your Real Estate Adventure!

You can find me on Facebook @JJLemmRealtor or call 509.217.9904



Jeremy

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Curb Appeal for Everyday

Image
  Curb Appeal 5 suggestions and a bonus.  With today’s market selling a property seems to be easier than ever. Low inventory and high demand are driving the market. But, how do you set your property apart from the rest from the moment the potential buyer pulls up in front of your property?  Why is curb appeal important? Most buyers, unless they are driving up & down the streets looking for “For Sale” signs, are finding the properties online. You need to make it “POP” in pictures to catch the buyers as they swipe through the properties, regardless of what site they are using. Here we will go over a few items that seem like no brainers, but sellers tend to not think about or feel is not needed. Below I will briefly go over 4 things property owners can do to draw attention to their property whether they are selling or not. #1. Mow the lawn. This is one of those well duh.. But you’ll be surprised how many sellers once they list their property, especially if they don’t li...
Read more

Spokane's Low Real Estate Inventory

Image
Here we are in the 2 nd month of 2018 and I must say one of my FAVORITE months. January was a whirlwind of a month. It was here, I blinked and it was gone. For the real estate industry lots has happened already. Washington State Governor Inslee has signed Bill 6091, hopefully fixing the Hirst Decision. Homes are listed for sell and are gone before you know it. The inventory of homes for sale is currently at an all time low for Spokane County. As of the writing of this post there are only 651 homes for sale that fall under the following criteria: -           Price: $1million or less -           Status: Active, New, Back on Market, Price Change and Extend (agreement between Realtor and Seller to sell extended) -           Sub-Type: Residential (non-manufactured homes), and Condos -           Lot size: ...
Read more

4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble

Image
I found this article and found it interesting, especially with the Real Estate Market seeming to continue it's historic climb. I am sure we will see things to start cooling off, as we have seen in some markets. But, we will see the bottom drop out like we did in the early 2000's? 4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. Here are four key metrics that will explain why: 1.      Home Prices 2.      Mortgage Standards 3.      Foreclosure Rates 4.      Housing Affordability 1. HOME PRICES There is no doubt that home prices have reached 2006 levels in many markets across the ...
Read more