The case to stay away from franchised real estate!

Just facts, no "puffing" or exagerations...December 22nd- just 3 days before Christmas, and here's my free christmas present to all homeowners...Since 9/1/2007, only 3 houses have closed escrow in Eagle Ridge, which is not spectacular when you think there are currently 32 homes on the market. 2 are "Sale Pending"...Guess what (or who) sold 2 of the 3 homes? Small Brokerages, with less than 10 agents.That's who had the listing on those 2 of the 3. The franchises are not as prevalent in Eagle Ridge as they once were, perhaps because, in my opinion, smaller brokerages do a better job handling listings... Just an observation. Not all agents, just some of those that work for the large franchises. Why, you may ask? It is the nature of the larger brokerages to pound their agents to "get listings, get listings, get listings!" They need homes to fill the space of their newspaper ads so they look big and busy! Here's and interesting fact- 50% of all agents across this great land of ours work for a broker with fewer than 10 agents, yet they sell 60% of all the real estate. Think about that next time you choose a broker to sell youir home. All real estate is local.

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Welcome to Eagle Ridge Homes in Gilroy,CA

Folks, I just have one word--ALWAYS. As in ALWAYS use an expert when listing or buying a home. Also, find someone with knowledge and experience. A lot of agents will be leaving the business. Natural attrition. Happens at every downturn of the real estate cycle.
Anyway, what's happening at Eagle Ridge? Gilroy is growing, and the potential is great. No longer that sleepy agricultural town just south of San Jose. Gilroy, being the southernmost town in Silicon Valley is truly a gateway to Silicon Valley. With new amenities in the community, like finer shopping areas, and some new restaurants, my hunch is Gilroy is becoming another great place to live. Besides saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino, what Gilroy offers if a small town atmosphere, safety, wonderful weather and a short distance to the central coast. In other words, Gilroy offers it all.
Thinking of buying a home in Eagle Ridge? Or, Selling? Give me a call. I own the only Real Estate Firm dedicated solely to sellers selling and buyers buying for Eagle Ridge. One could say we do pretty much the same thing a s other Realtors, BUT--We do it better.
Gary Frimann
Broker/Owner
Eagle Ridge Realty
www.EagleRidgeRealty.net
Gilroy, California 95020
(408) 846-8284