Who Says You Can't Find a Home Online and Buy NOW?

Obviously, as an owner of an online condo advertising portal, when I decided it was time to upgrade and move into a larger home, the first place I went to look was the Internet.  My wife and I started search for new condos and homes on all the major site, including of course www.newcondosonline.com, and started compiling research on specific areas in San Diego, price points, floor plans, and prices.  So may people are scared to purchase right now because home values are dropping and they are afraid that they will buy then watch the value go down for the next year or so.  Well, if you are thinking long term (which one should be at this stage in the market cylce), who cares if the pvalue drops another $50,000.  Five years from now that will have corrected...especially in cities with such a high demand for housing. 

We looked and hundreds of condos and homes online and finally found our dream home.  We contacted the sales representative and were proactive in setting up appointments.  The nice part about the prcess was how engaged the agent was from the beginning.  We see so many online leads going to sales representatives for new condos across the country that are never followed up on.  I know...you can't believe right?!  In this market you would expect sales teams to be doing everything they can to bring in a lead and foster a productive client relationship. 

Of course, even if they do, buyers right now can be a bit of a challenge because they may just be "looking".  We found our new home and purchased within a month...a real estate agent's dream come true.  There is a world of information on new condos and homes online.  Start looking!