Scott Alexander

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Company:	Coldwell Banker Patterson Properties
Location:	San Angelo
Web sites:	scottalexanderhomes.com
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Phone:	3259449559

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About Me

Professional Experience:

I spent 31 years as a high school teacher and coach before becoming a realtor in 2003. I taught history, government, economics, and English. I also coached high school basketball, which gave me a great deal of pleasure. Working with young people both in the classroom and on a basketball court was one of the most rewarding things that I have ever done. Since retiring in 2003, I have worked at Coldwell Banker Patterson Properties. I have been very fortunate to learn that the things that worked for me as an education professional translate well into the real estate business. In 2004, I had $5.1 million in closed sales: In 2005, my sales were over $6 million and in 2006 I had 8.1 million in sales. I won the "President's Circle Award" from Coldwell Banker for both years. It's almost as rewarding as a "Coach of the Year" award.

Why Work With Me?:

The best answer is that I'm just a teacher, and a coach at heart. I plan. I serve. I'm competitive. I thrive on hard work. I see objectives through to completion. I view this as a job where I serve those who trust me with either selling their home or finding them a new one. That trust is something folks take seriously, therefore I feel a responsibility to my clients. It's similar to being in a classroom. Those kids deserved my best effort every day. And my duty to the people I work for now is to do the best I can to provide quality service. Everything else takes care of itself.

Outside Interests:

I have many interests, which include reading, spending time with my kids, and sports. My wife and I are both former basketball coaches, so we go to high school and college games whenever possible. My two youngest children also are involved in youth sports so I am right out there with many of you, holding a camcorder and wondering if those bleachers could have been made any more uncomfortable. I read a great deal, am a cable news "junkie" and play golf whenever I can. So I am just an average guy who likes kids, eight irons, and basketballs.

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If Obama wins & raises capital gains tax to 28% as he proposes, how long will it take for it to be effective?

Asked Sat Sep 20 2008, 21:51 by Michael Schm… - Austin - Market Conditions - 13 answers

Scott Alexander answered:

Wow!!!!! Are there are few raw nerves out there. I'll point out a few things. Mr. Obama has proposed raising the capital gains tax to 20%, high but not terrible. All of you would do well to remember the words of Lyndon Johnson who once said, " Don't tax you, don't tax me; tax that fellow over there under the tree." Seems as if everyone wants the benefits of government without having to pay for them. I would make on more observation, "Who could possibly do worse with the economy than the current crowd in charge?" As a Democrat, ( sophomoric misspellings are not allowed boys) I will gladly vote for Senator Obama. - Sun Sep 21 2008, 13:11

How is the housing market right now in San Angelo, Texas? At what percentage are the houses selling compared

Asked Thu Aug 14 2008, 00:35 by Boris - San Angelo - Home Buying - 4 answers

Scott Alexander answered:

Opps, Boris I didn't think the first answer went thru, so I answered it again. The list price to sold price ratio is about 96% for the entire MLS. Mind you that is somewhat deceptive. If a house is listed at $150,000, then the price is reduced to $140,000. Then it sells at $140,000. The list/sold ratio is 100%. But it really isn't. I hope that made sense. - Thu Aug 14 2008, 06:58

The housing market in San Angelo is good. There are currently 785 homes for sale. We have not experienced the profound problems that some parts of the country have. Having said that, we are not in the midst of the seller's market of 2006 and 2007. There is more of a balance between buyers and sellers. Still there has been a softening of prices: fewer mulitiple offers situations, etc. I see that you are located in Hawaii. My guess is that you are about to PCS here. Let me know how I can help. Look on website, scottalexanderhomes.com and get a view of the market. I work with a number of military families, as I am the product of one, and have an active duty son. So I know the drill. All of my contact information is on my website. I look forward to hearing from you. Scott - Thu Aug 14 2008, 06:54

The market in San Angelo is good. We are not experiencing the problems that other parts of the country face. However, having said that, we are not in the "seller's market of 2006 and 2007. Prices have flattened out a bit as there is less demand. The fundamentals of our market are sound. Currently there are 785 houses on the market. I gather from your locale, Hawaii, that you are going to PCS to San Angelo in the near future. Please look on my website, scottalexanderhomes.com. You will be able to look at everything for sale in SA. Let me know if I can be of any help. Scott - Thu Aug 14 2008, 06:36

How much negotiation advice should my realtor give me?

Asked Thu Jul 17 2008, 06:07 by Matt - Allen - Home Buying - 11 answers

Scott Alexander answered:

One of the areas of expertise that an agent should possess is the ability to negociate. This is also a tricky question because you are the decision maker. Why? It's your money and the agent is just playing with it. Remember this, there are two ways to negotiate: 1) price, 2) things the seller does for the buyer-closing costs, repairs, home warranty, etc. So you have to make a decision. What will I base my offer on? #1 , #2 or a combination of both? Remember that the is a psychology involved as well. If the seller believes that you are "hammering him" with demands, he might say no--even if it is in his best interests to say yes. Make sense? I would suggest that perhaps your agent is not comfortable telling you WHAT to do, but would feel comfortable if you were to ask for his/her thoughts on options on what will buy the house. After all that is the objective, buying the house. So ask the agent, "What do you think will buy this house and why?" Then you make the decision about what to do. Remember, you are in charge of your agent. - Thu Jul 17 2008, 07:26

I am very dissatisfied with my agent. The house has been on the market since Feb 21 and it only had 2

Asked Tue May 13 2008, 14:07 by Janice - Trenton - Home Selling - 16 answers

Scott Alexander answered:

First of all, neither I nor any of the agents who read here can do anything that interferes with your relationship with the broker. However, anyone can discuss future business. The advice that you have received in reference to ending your relationship with the broker is sound. I would put everything in writing and visit with the agent. If that didn't work, I would move up the food chain: manager, broker, franchise representative, etc. If this doesn't work, make plans for future business with another firm. I would also tell the broker in very clear language what he is to expect from me should your unhappy relationship continue. You can hope that it sells in the meantime. If you do get an offer, don't be uncooperative. Business is business.I am so sorry this is happening. Good luck. - Tue May 13 2008, 15:48

We are selling our house. We had an on site appraisal done that was paid for by the buyer and done by the

Asked Fri May 2 2008, 05:32 by Dena Lock - Highland Village - Home Selling - 15 answers

Scott Alexander answered:

You don't have to sell the house. You contracted to sell your home to the buyer for "X" and agreed to certain conditions( repairs, survey, closing date, etc.). You do not have to sell it for less. Now if you have to move right now, you might be stuck and your options limited. The buyer can pay more for it than its appraised value. Read the contract. But the again, he doesn't have to. You can take your chances and put it back on the market, realizing that the same thing might happen again. Appraisals are like judging beauty contests; one appraiser might find the value in your home, and another might not. I would talk to your realtor, or was this a "for sale by owner"? - Fri May 2 2008, 06:10

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