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May. 14, 2006 - No Phoenix Real Estate news

At least not in the Arizona Republic today. Which makes today a very rare day indeed.

The Republic spent last year chronicling the fast rise in the real estate market and has spent the past few months detailing what its reporters perceive as the popping of the proverbial bubble, the end of the road.

Last Sunday's story was about the number of real estate agents who had joined the business in the past couple of years and now were struggling to make a living. The article was peppered with quotes from veterans with barely-veiled smiles talking about the difficult job that is selling real estate.

And though I've only been doing this for a couple of years, I agree with the veterans. This is a difficult task. Hearing what a buyer wants, which doesn't always match what they say; finding the right price and marketing plan to sell a house; negotiating through an increasingly lengthy contract; working with lenders, escrow companies, inspectors (and clients) for a successful closing.

I was fortunate in that I didn't have a dozen friends and family waiting for me to get my license and list their home. I built my business from the ground up and was one of the top agents in my office a year ago. And I'm on pace for the same this year.

We often say that past performance isn't indicative of future results when it comes to real estate investment. But I believe a track record of success from your real estate professional may be indicative of their level of commitment and ability. Don't trust just anyone with the largest purchase most of us ever will make.

For more information about the Phoenix Arizona Real Estate market, visit my comprehensive website at http://www.DaltonsAzHomes.com