Becky Babcock's Blog

I love the new iPhone app from Realtor.com.  It has a GPS enabled feature to search nearby homes.  

Technology has made real estate more efficient and smart.  My listing presentation has an entire section just showcasing some of the technology I use.  It helps my team do a better job for our buyers and our sellers!

The ERA corporate office just notified me that my team has ranked in the top 10 for ERA’s 20,000 agents nationally!  Thanks to all my clients and to all the agents who we had the opportunity to co-op with in 2009!  I am blessed to work with great team members who put our experience, energy, and enthusiasm to work for our clients!

Just turned in sales for last year and had $25 million (110 sales) in sales in 2009, compared to $24 million(94 sales)  in 2008!  Watch out 2010!  It is already starting out great for our team.  Check us out at www.BeckysRealEstate.com.

Overall in 2009, sales numbers were up slightly and sales prices were down.  Expectations for higher interest rates the second half of the year plus expiration of the homebuyer tax credits April 30 should make the first half of 2010 a better time for sellers and buyers than the second half of 2010.  Check out the deals, including Cherokee, Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb, and Pickens Foreclosures at www.beckysrealestate.com.

Nationally, good news for the real estate market was announced late in 2009 as Congress extended and expanded the Home Buyer Credit to include not just first time buyers, but also move up buyers.  There are guidelines and deadlines to follow, so if you are interested in the details, they are posted on my websites at www.beckysrealestate.com, www.lake-arrowhead-ga.com, and www.bradshawfarmhomes.com.  Eligible first time buyers can receive up to $8000 and move up buyers up to $6500.