HMMM…..Sounds like you are finally coming about and starting to understand how bad the data really is. I mentioned all this months ago but you werent ready to hear it then. Even Rich fell back on the “well it’s the best we’ve got” excuse. The method in which the data is reported and collected is extremely poor and a constantly moving target. As you peel the layers back further, you begin to understand what I was trying to convey unsuccessfully back in Spring.
The only way to really understand what is going on is to watch it on a daily basis from the ground level. As most people don’t have time for this, thats where the quality Realtors come in. I hear so many people around here saying next time I am going to go with Zip Realty. I know several Zip Realty agents and they tend to be stay at home mom’s looking to pick up some extra bucks w/o risk or working too hard. I wouldn’t hire most of them run a school bake sale. When you are ready to buy, make sure you find yourself a quality Realtor. There are plenty out there.
BTW, I still have this idea rattling around my head thats dieing to get out. I just dont have the time to get it all on paper right now. It came to me as a result of reading Docteur’s Farewell post which I believe is a must read for everyone here. It has some incredible learning. The key is to distance oneself from both the participants (Powayseller and Docteur) and the disagreement (Real Estate). More when I have time…….
