2013

2013 is here.  I often find this is the time of year we reflect on last year and make plans and set goals for the coming year. Whether it's getting in shape, reading more, lazing less, resolutions abound this time of year. My business life is no different.  I like to take a look at my personal business from the previous year and from that determine goals and plans of where to put my efforts and energy.
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It's been quite enjoyable to do a bit of an analysis in preparation for the next year.  So here are some interesting (at least to me!) facts about my business.


In 2012:    *13 different people referred me that resulted in deals; (some even referred me a few times!)

                    *72% of my business were referrrals

                     *44% of my business came from previous clients using me or referring me.

                     *Only 12% were unknowns…..all open houses.

So thank you so much to those of you who referred and hired me this year! Thanks for telling your friends and family about me and trusting me to take care of them.  Your trust is greatly appreciated and you have my committment to give those you refer great customer service continuing into 2013.


You will often hear that the spring is the best time to buy/sell.  Mostly this is because this is when the most real estate transactions occur.  In general, as well as in my own personal business.

In 2012:    *8% of my business closed in Jan-May

                  *64% of my business closed in June/July/Aug.

                    *8% of my business closed in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec.

 

As far as the KW real estate market, the average single detached home in KW solf for $311,017 in 2012, which was an increase of 3.32% from the previous year. Not a large increase but given the instability of the economies in Europe and the US we have certainly held our own.

There is much talk of a softening of the housing market in Canada. My gut says the KW market this spring may see a bit of a slowdown but I think the house prices will stay somewhat stable. I'm sure I'll have more opinions on this in the weeks to come as I'll be attending a few courses/seminars on the forecast for 2013

 

If you're thinking of buying/selling this year now is the time to contact me to start planning.  Don't wait until you're "ready".  So often I can help with the preparation of you home and answer questions ahead of time which may faciliate your decision-making. 

Thanks for reading! Any questions or comments please feel free to post or email me at krista@kristajonker.com