Dan Gobis's (dgobis) Blog

 I truly appreciate the contributions NAR has made to the nation's real estate industry and the level of professionalism NAR has helped create. I am a REALTOR, and proud of it. I do have some concerns.I understand the need to set guidelines for REALTORS involved in blogging. Many REALTORS have ne...

I am having agents that show my listings leaving notes for my Sellers. My office uses a software program to schedule all showings and sends an auto request form via email for showing feedback. The showing agent knows about the feedback form, as it is part of the showing confirmation procedure.  I...

I recall back in 1995 or 1996, NAR was predicting the membership in NAR was going to drop in huge numbers. (Remember the "Lion over the Hill" Campaign?) Back then we had around 750,000 members. Today we have 1.3 Million members or so.Keep these numbers in mind, 2008, 1.1 million members, 2009, 90...

I love the Real Estate Business. I understand the Industry leaders need to be optimistic in their forecasts. I am a positive minded person, the glass is half full. After 25 years in the Industry I have a vested interest in the Real Estate Industry. But I feel a need to give my 2 cents worth.NAR V...

I work with several builders in the Racine, Wisconsin area. I could work with more, but I am selective in who I associate with. My builders deliver good value for the money and are staying busy. I keep them updated on news from NAHB, the last report showing new construction down 30%. I tell them ...

Just a reminder we all need, ladies and gentlemen. When you go on a showing, make sure you showing is recorded. Always obtain the most direct phone number of the person you are showing the property to. Make sure someone knows where you are going to.If possible, run a court access check on the per...

My Market area is Racine, Wisconsin a beautiful, old, port city on the western shore of Lake Michigan. We are poised for exceptional growth, located less than 1 hour from the Chicago suburbs, 1 hour from O'Hare International Airport, 1/2 hour from Milwaukee, and Mitchell International Airport.We ...

I  had an opportunity this week to list 20 lots for a developer in a subdivision with home prices from $600k-$1mil range. He has 3 websites, is a MLS broker and has the properties on MLS. He was looking for a miracle worker, and was referred to me. Gosh, really?After doing some research, and seve...

I currently have 37 Sellers I am working with on a daily basis. I know I should have walked away from  some of them, but they need help. I look at their motivation, their reaction to my market analysis, most of them understand, but don't necessarily agree with my price opinion. Over the years, I ...

My answer is, the Real Estate Market never left. It has changed, but it is still here. It might look a bit different. There are still many buyers and sellers active in transactions, properties are still selling. The sellers that are selling realize the market has changed and are not holding on to...