Our February PVP meeting was held at the School Street Bistro in Westfield. We started by introducing our three newest members to the group: Melissa Kratovil from the Hofbrauhaus, Amanda Barton from Career Group Staffing Services and Brenda McGiverin from Channel 22, WWLP. We are very pleased to say the meetings seem to be a big hit and the group is growing every time we meet.
Well, the February PVP Spotlight this month shown on Kim Landry of Park Square Realty. Her impressive background on continually being a Multi Million Dollar Producer is admirable. What is also admirable is that Park Square holds the top of the market for listings sold, coming up against some of the much larger companies with 200-300 agents. Park Square still holds onto the top position with a mere 55 agents. Kudos to Park Square!
Kim prides herself on her follow thru with her clients. She is there truly every step of the way. Also, she is sure to price things to sell. “You can list your house for anything you want, but it is all in what buyers want to spend for that house that matters.” She is sure to take all comparable properties and show her clients what is available for the same money; to be sure her clients get what they want… THE SALE!
She also is not afraid to pass on a property if she knows that the sellers are asking too much and it won’t sell. Every listing isn’t worth taking if the price isn’t right. She prices properties to sell. Her average still remains within 30 days to move a property, so, when I refer folks to Kim, it is with a firm remark of “If you want it sold, and sold quick, call Kim Landry of Park Square! She’ll get it done!” She just as soon pass the listing on to another company. This of course keeps there number one reputation intact. Realtors will take a listing, just to take a listing, not following steps A-Z first. Kim says Park Square is very thorough in training their staff, of which Kim is an integral part as a company trainer for new agents. Not everyone can sell houses. It is a tough job, and it takes allot of work and diligence. I’ve known Kim for many years and have seen her in action, and for as much as I think I am capable of, I know I couldn’t do it. Hats off to Kim and the Park Square Team as they drudge thru this tough economy, making it look easy.
Her presentation was very informative for all of us, since we have this preconceived notion that the housing market is really plummeting. Well, as Kim let us know, Park Square’s numbers do not look allot different from where they were back in 2005 when the market peaked. Average sale price of a single family home was $230K back in 2005 and in 2008 was a close $220K. The media paints a pretty bleak picture of our economy; Kim lets us know that houses are selling. “Don’t let the media scare you. They can call me and I can do a Market Analysis of their home to let them know exactly what it is worth.” “People should not be afraid to list their houses right now. Houses are moving, people are buying.”
One thing she did stress is that if you had any money to invest, now is the time to purchase real estate since the market is at an all time low, and with the information she receives, it does not seem to be going any lower. A second home, a vacation home, Kim feels that the market will hold for a good year or so. Renters of course are in the best position for capitalizing on not only the low interest rates but also the folks truly looking to get out from under mortgages they cannot afford.
Again, Kim Landry, Park Square Realty, if you are looking to sell a piece of property, she’s the one to call. If you have any questions or would like more information about Kim and/or Park Square, call 413-789-9830, or visit http://www.parksquarerealty.com/index.php
Thank you and of course, Be Well.
Mary-Anne DiBlasio, Western Mass Wellness
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