La Quinta California Real Estate

Take a new listing and almost break a leg?

Yesterday I went with one of my agents to take a listing appointment in Desert Hot Springs on the Mission Hills Country Club Golf course. It is a very nice house. I am walking in the front door and walk forward to check out the amazing golf course and incredible panoramic mountain view. I do not see a step down to a lowered living room area and nearly fall. I am 56 years old so this really freaked me out. The tile is all the same color and I did not notice the lowered area.  I was so thankful I was ok.

We walk through the house and sit down to discuss the home in the lowered living room. Once again I stumbled but was aware and made it ok. We talked for about 40 minutes. Lawrence, the agent, was going to stay to complete the listing paperwork and I got up to leave. I had mentally told myself to be careful and watch for the step. Somehow, I really missed the step this time. I felt so lucky for good health and strong bones as my left thigh went sideways. Oh, the pain, but my leg did not break so I was so lucky. When I go home, my husband who is a retired chiropractor worked on me. With ice and ibuprofen I suffered through the night. I do feel alittle better today.

We all must be very careful as we tour homes. Each day we face obstacles and challenges. Being careful and aware can save us and our clients too. I feel I have always been careful, but obviously, not careful enough. I feel very lucky I did not get hurt worse than I did or break my leg.

 LORI BOWERS

http://www.desertareahousingmarket.com

The Lori Bowers Group

A boutique Real Estate Office, with a full service team to serve all your Real Estate Needs

La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indio, Rancho Mirage, Coachella , Indian Wells and the surrounding Palm Springs Area.

78065 Main St., Suite 107

Old Town La Quinta

La Quinta, CA 92253

Phone: (760)777-8788 • Fax: (760)771-5355

4 commentsThe Lori Bowers Group • July 22 2010 11:16AM

Skills and Qualities Buyers Call Most Important

Buyers want alot from their agents. These are considered the most important skills:

Negotiation Skills - They want someone to get them the best deal possible

People Skills - They want someone to care and alot of attention

Honesty - They want to deal with honest people

Communication - They want agents to be available and able to answer their questions. They want a good listener.

Purchase process to be easy flow- They want as little hassle as possible. They want to know what is happening.

Market knowledge - They want to feel that they have an agent that knows the market and will find them the best "deal."

Responsiveness - They want an agent who answers the phone, text, email and answers quickly.

Local area - Buyers want an agent who knows the area and the inventory.

Is this you? What are the comments you get from your buyers?

 LORI BOWERS

http://www.desertareahousingmarket.com

The Lori Bowers Group

A boutique Real Estate Office, with a full service team to serve all your Real Estate Needs

La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indio, Rancho Mirage, Coachella , Indian Wells and the surrounding Palm Springs Area.

78065 Main St., Suite 107

Old Town La Quinta

La Quinta, CA 92253

Phone: (760)777-8788 • Fax: (760)771-5355

0 commentsThe Lori Bowers Group • July 19 2010 05:21PM