Signs are placed and directing interested parties to the Team366 Real Estate Chat: Eastside Edition.  For those keeping score, this chat is being held at 2827 Bellwood, Ann Arbor.

As I pulled into the drive the homeowners were packing up the kids and dogs.  We exchanged a few pleasantries about the recent success/demise of U of M football and they vacated the premises for two hours.

From the photos taken today, you can see this home is a delight to hold  open!  Sunlight and late summer breezes are the capstones today.

2:18 pm – Eric and Stacy

 For those doubters in the A2 Cyberland, or SE Michigan Cyberland, that anyone shows up to Real Estate Chats or open houses these days….Look!  I found a couple!  Eric and Stacy were kind enough to let me photograph them as pictorial evidence that people still do walk through homes on Sunday afternoons.

Eric’s smile, I’m convinced, was not only a result of being out and about with his lovely bride, but also the fact that they had just come into the finest home currently for sale on the EastSide of Ann Arbor!  They tell me that they found our Real Estate Chat as a result of looking online….Imagine that!

2:25 PM – floodgates opened!

Hmmph…no attendees to open houses or their sexier counter part, Real Estate Chats!

As I was wrapping up the last entry about Eric and Stacy, four more groups of folks walked through the front door!  Apparently the combination of a U of M win, wonderful weather and a beautiful house cause folks to go through open houses!

The groups thus far through the real estate chat have ranged from first time home buyers, to folks downsizing.  And three of five attendees learned about our real estate chat as a result of information from the internet.  I even got a pat on the back for my camera and voiceover work on the walkthrough for Bellwood.

One highlight of the mad rush was Grace.  I introduced myself to her party as follows, ”My name is Todd.  While you are here, feel free to ask any questions you may have.”  Grace’s immediate response, “That’s a funny name, Todd While You Are Here.”

I like Grace!  That’s my kind of humor!

2:55 pm – I thought I was going to get a nap!

Three more sets of interested lookers. 

So far:  seven folks found us online, and one via the newspaper.

As I publish this post, another attendee chuckling that this is not a pre war or post war home, but a home built during WWII.

3:35 pm – I get to take a breath and have a cookie

One of the things I enjoy about being a Realtor(R) is the ability to talk with and meet a variety of different folks.  Grace was a blast to talk with out of sheer humor.  Another attendee regaled me with stories of his friend, a state trooper in Kentucky. 

I can see the bottom of the cookie plate!

3:50 pm – Even Other agents get in on The Chat Goodness

That’s how good we are!  Another agent thought they should stop by and check out Bellwood this fine day!  I suspect the agent was trying to get a feel for the competition in the Darlington Subdivision, but all I know is that this agent found us via the internet as well!

So, for the day, ten potential buyers through the Chat.  Of the ten, eight found the Chat online, one found us via signage, and only one admitted to seeing our open house ad in the paper.  All in all, a great day!

If you are looking for this kind of internet coverage on your property, drop me an email at info-at-team366[dot]com.  I would be happy to explain how our professional marketing system encompasses the new and old media to expose your home to 100% of the potential buyers for your home.

Also on tap this weekend, we are pleased to announce that Mr. Harry Kroth has joined Team366!  So, without further ado, let’s introduce Mr. Kroth and his first Real Estate Chat.

20300 North Territorial, Chelsea, MI – Sunday, 2 to 4 pm

This four bedroom, three bath ranch in Chelsea simply must be seen to be believed!  The finished walkout lower level adds an additional 1300 square feet of livable space.  Surrounded by towering trees, you’ll feel as though you are in the middle of the country. 

Stop by on Sunday and say Hi! to Harry.

1216 Grant, Ypsilanti, MI – Sunday, 2 – 4 pm

Featured last week as new to the market, this weekend is the first open house for 1216 Grant Street.

This gorgeous Normal Park center-entry colonial just waiting for you to call it home!  Stop by this Sunday and say Hi! to Jim Tillman.  This is a must experience home for any Sunday Open House regular.  In fact, check out the video walk-through by clicking on the picture.

2827 Bellwood, Ann Arbor, MI – Sunday, 2 – 4 Pm

Todd Waller will be holding his real estate chat at 2827 Bellwood, Ann Arbor.  This real estate chat will be live-blogged, so if you stop by as a result of reading this post, let Todd know so he can post a photo of your visit!

1560 Kuehnle, Ann Arbor, MI – Sunday, 2 – 4 pm

Eric Pointer will be holding his real estate chat at the “Best of the West(side) Colonials”.”  1560 Kuehnle has got location for anyone needing to be close to bus lines and within the city of Ann Arbor, without the hustle and bustle.

Planted signs at the two most direct paths to 2827 Bellwood.  By 1:50 pm, had pulled into the drive and planted two signs on either side of the drive.  Already had two guests following me to the Chat!

2:05 pm – Cookies sure look good!

First two guests have left and the plate of cookies kindly left by the owners sure look good!  Guests were interested in the property and were originally on their way to check out a development wide open house in The Village.

2:30 – more guests

Half hour into the 2 hour real estate chat and we’ve had two guests tour the home!  Pretty good.  It is a beautiful day outside, so I can understand why folks wouldn’t have housing on their mind.  However, given the last week or so of rainy weather, I can’t blame folks for wanting to get out and about.

Real estate chats, or their more mundane counterparts open houses, have been getting a bad rap of late.  Team366 has been fortunate enough to hit upon the idea of Chats and invite any- and every-one interested in talking about real estate and viewing wonderful properties.

2:38 – How long?

Second set of guests have left and there is a third sitting in their car right our front.  I can only surmise what would keep folks on their phone, in their car on a beautiful day like this.  Especially since there is such a wonderful home to experience and an agent willing to talk about the current market conditions.

2:48 – the Cookies are really good!

Third guest is off the phone and coming in!

3:00 – Three by 3

Not a bad chat so far!  Third visitor has left and is continuing their tour of open houses.  Everyone so far has commented on how well cared for and decorated 2827 Bellwood is. 

Recently featured in RealView’s weekly newsletter, Bellwood is getting excellent exposure.  The owners have been very pleased.  Since listing their home in early July, this property has received far above the average number of showings, hits to the virtual tour and hits to the video walkthrough.

Only a matter of time for this home…only a matter of time.

3:30 – Man, what a beautiful day

So what does an agent typically do at a Real Estate Chat/open house? 

When there are no guests to host, an agent is typically on their phone setting up appointments for the rest of the week.  This could mean scheduling showings for current buyers or following up on leads they may have for listing appointments.

[or they could be napping!]

Having exhausted my list of calls, I turned to the local blogosphere and found this nifty article by Murph about “City Place,” a mid-range housing proposal for South Fifth Avenue.

The thought of conditional zoning being used for the first time in Ann Arbor means that it will be interesting all by itself.  The fact that someone is proposing to build something similar to Boston brownstones in Ann Arbor is very intriguing. 

Ed V has some maps of interest and online commentary on this proposal at his blogsite.

3:40 – The guests keep on coming!

Fourth set of guests arrived and they are sellers coming on the market soon.  So that means they are comparing this home against theirs.  Unfortunately for this agent, they are also already represented and tied to a relocation firm.  I darn near needed to wipe the drool off the laptop as they were impressed by the array of marketing that Team366 brings to bear on a client’s home.

Again, commented that Bellwood is gorgeous and they can’t believe that anyone lives here.  Their comment was that they thought the home was staged!

4:00 – Off to the next appointment

Well, four guests in two hours.  Not too bad for a housing market that is supposedly horrendous.  This tells me that there are still ready, willing and able buyers in this market.  It also showed me that there are still folks that need to sell in this market.

As dire as the news has been, homes still sell at the convergence of price and quality.  Always have and always will; it is ever a value driven market.

If you would like market information, email us at info@team366.com to be added to our monthly housing stats mailer.  Use that same email address to talk with us about our fabulous marketing system for sellers and our unique “Search and Save” feature for buyers.

This weekend, I will be holding my real estate chat and open house in Livonia!  Check out 19996 Weyher for some easy, affordable Livonia living.  Check out the video walk through here and here is the Team366 vFlyer.

Not only will you have the opportunity to check out a great home, but I will be on hand to answer questions and talk about this current real estate market.

Here’s a handy Google map to help you navigate your way.

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Mr. Harry Kroth will be hosting a real estate chat and open house at 624 Riverstone, Chelsea, MI this Sunday from 1 – 3 pm.  For a preview of this property, check out the YouTube video walkthrough.

Sunday, July 15th, from 2-4 pm

Mr. Jim Tillman will be hosting a real estate chat and open house this Sunday at 2731 Aurora, Ann Arbor.  His chat begins at 2 pm and runs through 4 or whenever the owners come back!  Check out the walkthrough video on Aurora here.

Sunday, July 15th, from 2-4 pm

Mr. Eric Pointer is hosting his real estate chat this week at 1444 S. Hidden Creek, Saline.  Check out the Obeo virtual tour on this gem in Saline!

Directions

From the illustrious Google, that continues to push the envelope of information management, here is a map of our Real Estate Chats this weekend.

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