Which Side of the Stimulus Fence are you on?

Published by julia | Filed under Buyer / Seller Tips, Real Estate, Shout Outs, Uncategorized

Do You Trust the Government to Deliver the Spark Needed to Ignite Buyers in the Real Estate Market?

When asked if they trust the government to handle their finances, most would give a resounding NO. And not without reason. The United States government doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to fiscal responsibility. You don’t have to look too far into history to see this.

But this regime could have the best interest of the people in mind. Granted, all the rhetoric surrounding the ‘Stimulus Package’ sounds like lines from administrations past, it has one distinct difference. The man at the top has no personal interest in the issues that are holding us back.

If each tax-payer were to buy a home and get this tax incentive now, it would be a great thing for not only the real estate market, but for the economy as a whole. When the inventories begin to shrink a little, then that allows the sales of new homes to begin. It seems like a sure bet, at least in the short to mid-term recovery spectrum.

The debacle wasn’t created overnight, so the cure can’t either. But if given the chance to play out, this could be what the markets need right now. It won’t be a road full of rose petals. It will have thorns too.  But nonetheless, it is the direction to the path of reconstruction.

Regardless of political affiliation, everyone agrees on one thing-shoring up confidence will begin the righting of the ship. Everyone in Washington and all the sate capitols are agreeing on this premise. Without confidence, people won’t begin to take a new look at an old scene. They won’t even entertain any new thoughts or ideas if they aren’t convinced that there is a better way.

Where real estate will benefit is to explore each option and make it as appealing as possible. Not everyone is ready to bite. Some are more than ready. It is those that aren’t sure which side of the fence they are on that need to be targeted. Positive spins and reassurance will make up a lot of unsure minds. It is a positive note in a gloomy outlook. Take full advantage of the positive and run with it.

Making sure that each potential buyer and seller has all of the info they need to make an informed decision is key. Hype and negativity seem to fill the airwaves and media outlet about this plan. The truth is what people want to hear. It is a risk, but any investment is. But this risk involves not only the real estate markets now, but also the ones in the future.

Finally, riding the fence seems to be easier now than ever. The top rail is very wide and littered with dissension and untruths. Education is what people want. They aren’t reading everything they can get their hands on just for something to do. They want the truths about what they can do right now, and what the long term will look like if they do act now. We need to bring people down off the fence and give them what they want. Honesty and confidence. This will begin to allow the markets see the long awaited swing it needs.