St. George Real Estate Market

"Tale of 2 Markets"; Home Values; Ironman Coming

Ironman's Comin' Round the Mountain - We need YOU!

No, not to RACE!.....that would be just plain stupid at this point in the year, right? What we need you for is to participate in the awesomely rewarding role as an event Volunteer

"Did he say 'VOLUNTEER' and "AWESOME' in the same sentence?" Yes, I did. Because it is, quite frankly, just plain awesome! Very few cities are afforded the Ironman opportunity, and even fewer pull it off like St. George. 

I've been an Ironman St. George Volunteer Captain since the first running 4 years ago. 3 Full Ironman events later and now preparing to coordinate Volunteer efforts for the first "70.3" version of the event, I'm more excited than ever. There is just something electrifying about the day, the setting, the EVENT - you're missing out if you don't participate. Check this 2010 Ironman St.George video we shot:

How Do You Participate? 

Simple, I'll give you 2 options:

1. Volunteer via "General" Ironman St. George Registration page: Ironman St. George Volunteer Opportunity This is a great option and will allow you to select for a variety of locations and jobs. 

2. Volunteer with ME at MY stations! I'm co-directing efforts at Sand Hollow Reservoir. I can tell you it's an absolute riot to be at the swim start in the morning, energy is buzzing with 2500+ racers who've trained for months, maybe YEARS to be here. This venue gives you the chance to be there when the race kicks off, and be there as racers transition from the water - awesome. Ironman St. George Swim / Transition 1 Volunteer Opportunity We don't "mess around" and promise a great time - just over 30 spots available at this writing so GET ON IT!

The best time to sign up? NOW. I mean it. If you don't do it while you're reading this you'll forget, the race will pass, and you'll hear from friends about the great time they had. While you're at it, please pass this on to friends & family. 

Race Day is Saturday May 4, 2013. LET'S DO THIS!! Email me with specific questions: larkin@gostgeorge.com 

Missing Person! (Help STILL Wanted...)

Remember this post last month? Well....it's still posted, which means we've yet to find the learning based, talented individual we've been seeking. I thought unemployment was high!?!?!

I know this may sound cliche, but here goes: At The Larkin Group we don't hire "out of pain." We look for people who are not only a fit for the role, but for whom the ROLE is a fit! (did that make sense?). We've found that people who work in a role they're behaviorally suited for are happier, healthier, and of course more productive. HELP US FIND THEM!

 

DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON? 

·         A “Servant’s Heart” and the “Will of a Bulldog

·         Computer savvy, proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel.

·         Strong ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines and details simultaneously

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills. Specifically, ability to work with multiple personality types to comfort and educate clients. 

·         Exceptional organizational and deadline management abilities

·         Detail oriented and thorough

·         High Integrity: concerned about doing things the right way and win/win relationships at all costs!

·         Calm under pressure

·         Learning-based: Willing and anxious to BE, DO and LEARN more every day

·         Ability to collaborate with peers, all levels of staff, and a variety of personalities

·         Real estate industry experience (Sales, Title, Mortgage, etc.) is helpful but NOT required

MOST IMPORTANT: We are looking for an individual who is interested in PERSONAL GROWTH, not just a short-term "J.O.B." 

Only the Awesome need apply!

We have been so fortunate to continue GROWING our business, even during some wild economic times. Much of this thanks is to you, our friends, family and clients. THANK YOU! We are looking for some really great talent right now. They can even be GAINFULLY EMPLOYED currently, no problem. We have incredible culture and hope you know someone we can speak with. THANK YOU! 

Send introductory email and resume to:  larkingroup@gostgeorge.com

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS, even if we already know you! 

St. George Real Estate Report April 2013 - the "Tale of Two Markets"

Two homes are listed for sale on the same block. One home sells in 72 hours for full price.....for CASH! The other languishes on the market for 7 months only to have the Seller give up, curse their Realtor til' the day they die, and their once upon a time plans of a move to a newer, bigger, better home are tossed to the wind.

It happens EVERY DAY folks in this and almost every other Real Estate market in the Country. How? Why? It's what we call the "Tale of Two Markets" and it this phenomenon is created by 4 factors:

1. Price (to draw buyers from Competing Properties)

2. Condition (to appeal to Buyers' emotions)

3. Marketing (to expose the home, or not, to the highest # of Buyers. This has EVERYTHING to do with the Agent you hire)

4. Inventory (a.k.a. "Supply & Demand")

In this month's Washington County Real Estate Report you can see the wild disparity in total available inventory for different price ranges, such as approximately 3 months of Inventory under $100k, and 7x that much inventory in, say, the $400-$500k range! The craziest part? That could be happening inside of a single subdivision or area. 

You can check out total number of months of inventory for any given price range in the FAR RIGHT HAND COLUMN of the report. Click on the IMAGE BELOW to see it now. Remember that we update this report the first Monday of every month!

Washingon County Real estate report

Several years ago, (I can confirm this because of the amount of hair I had in the video), we shot a fantastic explanation of this phenomenon. See that short video below, or click here: Tale of 2 Markets Video

If you're considering selling your home, refinancing, or just plain curious about what your home's value may be right now - I mean RIGHT NOW, just plug your address into this cool home value tool below we've unveiled to the Washington County market! Or you can contact us directly for a confidential review of your situation - larkingroup@gostgeorge.com, 435-767-9821.

 

Contact Information

Photo of Jeremy Larkin - The Larkin Group Real Estate
Jeremy Larkin - The Larkin Group
Keller Williams Realty
1624 S. Convention Center Dr.
St. George UT 84790
435-767-9888
435-862-8467
Fax: 435-767-9889

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