Terence McCann Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Man, has it been busy. February was a banner month and March has been going gang busters as well. 180 degrees from last year when I couldn't give away a HI. How's everyone else doing?
hausdok Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Hi Terry, I'm seeing around the net, and here, that's it's slower than normal. It must be all of those newspaper, television, magazine and internet articles about how Ohio had the lowest cost of living in the country and is the place to move to these days. We saw a similar surge like that in Seattle when the dot-com boom was on-going and the media just loved Puget Sound. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! M.
Brian G Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 I'm not exactly swamped, but January was fair, February was good, and March is off and running. No complaints here. Brian G. Riding the Wave []
paul burrell Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Originally posted by Terence McCann Man, has it been busy. February was a banner month and March has been going gang busters as well. 180 degrees from last year when I couldn't give away a HI. How's everyone else doing? Slow in Atlanta metro. Buyers market lot's of houses on market. Plus there is an HI on every corner and two in the middle of block. Paul Burrell
DonTx Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 So far this year hasn't equalled last years banner months of Jan. Feb. and March, but they're better than previous years, no complaining here.
Darren Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 Business is horrible; it's so slow I'm considering other options. When I do get a call, I'm told I'm way over priced and I haven't raised prices in a year. It's partly due to the new license law; newbies are lowering the price to stay afloat. But, people are getting what they pay for. I did an inspection yesterday where the seller purchased 18 months ago. I found paneling on garage fire-wall, exposed styrofoam on garage ceiling, boiler in closet with no make-up air, roof vents improperly installed etc. OK, I'm done crying. Darren www.aboutthehouseinspections.com
Steven Hockstein Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 According to everyone I talk to, things are much slower here in NJ than last year. My calls are way down from last year. I would be upset if it was only me but after 24 years of inspecting, I am used to the ups and downs of this business. I think it is a combination of a slower market and more people doing home inspections (especially since the requirements to be a licensed inspector in NJ have been reduced). I also think that the sellers have unrealistic price expectations for some POS houses. My architecture business is still very busy. Many people are renovating instead of moving. On that subject, if anyone knows of someone that is looking for a job in architecture, we are hiring (Employment contact info can be found at WWW.AHMarchitects.com ).
matt berman Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 [:-weepn] slower than last year but so is the market
Paul MacLean Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 January was gangbusters, like a July. February was better than last year even though I took a week off. But March is starting slow and probably won't match last years record pace. After 16 years of doing this, I've learned to take it as it comes. Slow periods come and go, but overall each year seems to generate more dollars than the year before.
Terence McCann Posted March 11, 2006 Author Report Posted March 11, 2006 Hi Paul: Were you going to retire this year?
Paul MacLean Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 Originally posted by Terence McCann Hi Paul: Were you going to retire this year? I just applied for my Social Security check. The first one's due June 1. My business is listed with a business broker, a few nibbles but no takers yet. The business listing expires June 22 and, without a buyer, I'm going to just shut it down then. Maybe in May if the broker is agreeable. If the unexpected buyer comes along, I will probably have to hang around for a transition period. Anybody want to buy a winning web site and telephone number in Austin?
homnspector Posted March 11, 2006 Report Posted March 11, 2006 "If the unexpected buyer comes along", did you mean to say "unsuspecting"?[] Up and down here, hard to get a handle on why. Seems to be more of a buyers market, more negotiating, more cancelations but still fairly busy.
Jack Ahern Posted March 12, 2006 Report Posted March 12, 2006 [:-weepn][:-weepn][:-banghea Jack Ahern Needham on the Charles Bridgton, Maine
chrisprickett Posted March 12, 2006 Report Posted March 12, 2006 We're busier than last year YTD, but not what I'd consider "swamped".
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