The Next Generation of Real Estate Agents

I work at Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty in Kelowna, BC and I am the youngest real estate agent in our office. I personally "grew up" with facebook when it was first launched in February 2004. For me, social media became an essential way to communicate with my friends and family, and today it is an integral part of how business all over the world is conducted.

If you have met me, you know that I am a bit of a social media/technology geek and I should be paid by apple for the amount of sales that I generate and the endorsements that I give the brand on a daily basis. I love my iphone, ipad and my macbook, it allows me to not only be mobile with my business but efficient as well. Instant access to the web, documents in a cloud and staying on-top of the next social media trend or technology gadget is what sets agents apart from the crowd as the next generation of Real Estate Agents. 

The business of Real Estate Sales in Kelowna and across the world is changing at a rapid pace. Goodbye to the highly sought after thick bound books printed weekly containing the MLS listings, environmentally damaging print advertising, paper contracts and what is a phone book? Say hello to contracts being signed electronically, social media marketing, environmentally friendly business practices that save time, money and energy for both the client and the agent. 

So why is it important to deal with the next generation of real estate agents who are social media and tech savvy? For sellers; your property is marketed better, faster and more efficiently, which means it is sold faster. For Buyers; instant access to customized searches and less time wasted looking at less than desirable potential homes which means you are able to save time, money and find the home of your dreams faster. The way real estate is being done has changed and it is changing everyday, hiring the right agent with an edge on the competition is becoming more important than ever. 

The next generation of real estate agents are mobile and efficient. They twitter, text, youtube & facebook, the come equipped with a iphone, an ipad and every resource you need at the touch of a finger to help you buy and sell your dream home whenever and where ever you are. The world of real estate has already change and will change again tomorrow, luckily today we can keep up all with the touch of a button. 

I am in the next generation of real estate agents and I cant wait to work with you! 

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Tiffany Munsey

778-214-4843

tmunsey@coldwellbanker.ca

@tiffanymunsey

www.tiffanymunsey.com

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Official Report from the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) APRIL 2012 STATS: OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP HOUSING MARKET REMAINS STEADY WITH MODEST GAINS

Kelowna, BC – The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported April 2012 sales activity of all MLS® property types were up compared to the same month last year and have improved over the first four months of 2011, as the housing market remains steady and continues to see modest gains.

Okanagan-Shuswap home sales saw gradual improvement during April. We continue to see up and down fluctuations in each Zone as there are a lot of dynamics in our area – depending on the community, housing type and price point. Now more than ever, it is important for anyone thinking of buying or selling to ask their REALTOR® how their property type is currently faring in the overall market and, more significantly, in their particular neighbourhood.

In April, sales were the strongest in the North Okanagan with a 30% improvement over 2011 and single family homes saw the most significant gain with a 48% increase in units sold. Overall sales for the month also picked up 18% in the Shuswap, and lot sales jumped significantly over April 2011 – from 2 to 8. In the Central Okanagan, it is encouraging to see a 26% rise in the number of lots sold year-to-date compared to the first four months in 2011. The bump-up indicates that builders and developers are purchasing land in our Board area, and more lots are being listed and added to the inventory.

With significant active inventory plus the expected seasonal increases in listings, and the demand for housing growing at a slow but steady rate reflective of the economy and employment, prices are holding steady in most segments in the Board area.

Working with a real estate professional to understand current local market conditions and to provide comparisons specific to your neighbourhood is essential as home values vary based on property type and location. Pricing continues to be of utmost importance when selling a home. Consult with your REALTOR® to make sure your pricing is strategic and reflective of the current values in your area. Remember that serious buyers are motivated by well-priced properties with great curb appeal and room to negotiate. It is important to have realistic expectations when buying or selling a house. Buyers and sellers must agree to come together if they are serious about closing the deal.

For current statistics and the monthly media release, please contact Tiffany Munsey tmunsey@coldwellbanker.ca