Can the Real Estate Agent Survive During the Bad Times?

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The real estate agent in Chelsea MA Property Listings Winthrop MA is most likely one of the best known in the area. For decades, agents in the city have maintained a strong relationship with a broad range of clients in the Boston and the surrounding areas. But can they still hold their own when the economy takes a turn for the worse?

Michael Magina, director of the Chelsea-Edison Real Estate office, is not too worried about his business. "The economy's been volatile and still on a downward trend," he said. "We're fortunate that we have good, steady and consistent business. We're lucky that we can withstand the tough times."

Magina is very happy to be part of the real estate industry and he enjoys his work. He thinks the major challenges facing his office are more of the same - inventory, sales and creating a good customer service atmosphere.

If the real estate market goes bad, he is prepared to go out of business as an agent. He does not believe his office has had any substantial downturn in business. Magina is proud of the work his office has done to attract new business and keep customers.

Whether the economy is good or bad, the agent in Chelsea MA will continue to do what he can to be effective in the community. He is always available for important appointments. "People always seem to come to me first, when they need help with their purchase," he said.

In addition to being on time, the agent makes it a point to be courteous, friendly and make sure that all clients feel like they are a part of his good rapport. He will send his best regards to his current clients and plans to build new relationships for the future. While he believes the economy will rebound, he also recognizes that any good job takes time to recover. Magina was hired for his financial support and advice. "I've had people try to hire me to sell their homes and I tell them no," he said. "When I started there were more than 40 families who were selling their homes on a monthly basis.

"I think the worst thing that could happen is if you lose your support when the economy's going bad," he said. Magina said his favorite times are the day a family comes to pick up their home and when he receives a bill for services rendered. He is happy to see his customers happy and satisfied.

Magina said the team at his office takes pride in making sure their clients are satisfied. When a client needs something replaced or some type of repair performed, the agent will figure out how to get it done. "I think our people will be out there even during these tough times," he said.

He sees the benefits from all of his work and not just from taking care of the homes that are selling; there are also many clients who will benefit from property values rising in the area. "I think it's exciting to be able to help people in any way that I can," he said.

Michael Magina knows that he is constantly working towards making a good impression in his office. "I'm just trying to put my best foot forward," he said. Magina recognizes that clients will notice any differences and be positive or negative, but he is working hard to improve all aspects of his office.

He encourages clients to be happy and satisfied and to get out and see the homes that they want to buy and to contact him when they do. His office's mission is to help the community and maintain a good rapport with the community. He hopes his neighbors are pleased with his work and that the neighborhood will begin to increase in value in the coming years.