What the agents say: Thanksgiving week edition

The National Association of Realtors says October sales in Atlanta increased by 3 percent, and the AJC’s story contains good insight from local real estate executives and agents.

We’re kicking off today our occasional blog topic where the agents get to tell us what they are thinking about the market. It’s a warm-and-fuzzy time with Thanksgiving just a couple of days away, so agents shared what they’re thankful for in real estate this year.

Wayne Anderson, Coldwell Banker NRT Development Advisors and recently named Sales Manager of the Year award in the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder Association’s Atlanta Sales & Marketing Council’s OBIE Awards:

“I am thankful for buyers who are recognize that this market is like no other that our generation has experienced before and are open to learning more about new opportunities – including the first-time homebuyers tax credit, large-scale auctions, REO properties and more – that are available because of this unprecedented market, allowing them to purchase their dream homes within a budget that they’re comfortable with.”

Rhonda Haran, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty:

“I am thankful for the developers and builders who are seeing opportunities in North Atlanta to purchase lots at great prices and start building again.  These savvy investors will be ready to meet pent up demand for new homes in the coming months.

I am thankful for the tenacious and hard-working associates I have the pleasure of working with everyday.  These are the consummate professionals who have adjusted their businesses to weather the storm and react to changes in the marketplace.   Those who have embraced ‘the new normal’ will continue to succeed in 2010 and beyond.”