Thinking through the following recent chain of events kind of makes me feel like a Rock Star! I'm on the last stop (fingers crossed) of a 5 day tour with some out-of-state buyers. I've shown over 35 Condos or Town Homes, all over the valley, in 4 1/2 days. Scheduled appointments included  Draper, Suncrest, Herriman, South Jordan, West Jordan, Taylorsville, Sandy Town Houses  and Salt Lake City Condos.

I have worked with these clients for several months as they followed the Utah real estate market on our website www.lindasecrist.com. I knew they wanted at least 3 bed and 2 ba, 1200 sq ft and needed garage space. I had even previewed several  units  prior to meeting with them. My clients had me schedule the first day with their favorites from months of their online real estate searches. This was helpful as we eliminated many areas and certain floor plans, as there are limited floor plans among Salt Lake Valley condos. What sells the Condo is  great condition and new paint/carpet go a long way. Maybe a little something special, such as a balcony, a finished basement, a patio or deck, a 'Killer' view,  and not many condos or townhomes have a private outdoor sanctuary. The few that did, made our final cut list.  Gated condos and town homes can be attractive, if security is of concern.  My clients also eliminated condos with 'higher than average' HOA fees.

My favorite are the condos and town homes in Daybreak of South Jordan.  The gated condos, near Jordan Landing in West Jordan, have fantastic floor plans but the lack of ample parking was a concern. We were looking for the whole package. We found several end row town houses in Draper that were priced well. The view from every floor was amazing but, being close to retirement age, my clients disliked the many stairs we climbed to gain access to bedrooms the main floor living.  I left my clients at the hotel after a long first day and headed home to answer feedback calls, search the Wasatch Front MLS for next day showings and schedule more appointments.                                                                                                              

 Day two began with much less anxiety, I had a  better idea of what style and details my clients were looking for. I had a great day planned. I had begun to build rapport and  a relationship with my clients.  I seem to be a much better real estate agent once the ice has been broken...... I love this building stage of client relationships. I feel blessed to have a career which enables me to meet and get to know , on a personal level, so many unique and different views and customs. This particular couple had not grown up in America and they seemed to truly appreciate everything our country has to offer.  Their company was truly enjoyed. The personal information they shared with me meant that they were gaining trust in me, as a Realtor and a friend.  I believe this to be another relationship that will  extend beyond the purchase of a Salt Lake City Condo.    

I showed a great townhome in Bluffdale. The Units in 'Vintage on the Bluff' are a favorite of mine because of the access to I15 and Bangerter Highway. I like the low HOA fees and the available amenities. The condos on the East side of the property have great views and a private patio. I also appreciated the townhomes in Herriman, if you have read any of my previous blogs you would know what a fan of Herriman Real Estate I have become.  This area is really growing with new Condos and Townhomes. They enjoy the benefits of living in a well thought out and planned Herriman City. We ended day 2 with some very favorable Condos on our short list.                                                                                                        

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