I tend to attempt to paint a positive picture about our real estate situation that seems counterintuitive or even hype to some. 

My goal however, is to persuade buyers to get off the fence by bolsting about the positive strides we're making in our Miami real estate market, to ensure they take advantage of what is available NOW, but which will not last too much longer. 

Remember, we've been at this for arguably about 3 years and in my opinion, we may have 6 months to a year more to go, if that long at all.

You see, overall, and although inventories have continued to rise over the last 6 months, we have also seen a steady increase in the number of sold properties as well as those pending (under contract). 

This has caused our months of available inventory to drop from a high of 57.8 months in January to a low in May of 42.8 months (based on Closed Sales).  This represents a shavings of about 15 months of inventory we no longer have to go through in order to maintain a healthy, ideal inventory level of about 3-9 months.

We also went from a high of 51.5 months of available inventory in December to a low of 27.4 in May (based on Pending Sales).  Almost halved!  Not bad for a market that went supernova and then plunged.

It is true that the effect is that many sellers expect this to mean their property should sell tomorrow at peak 2005 prices.  However, what it really means is - buyers beware. 

If they (buyers) don't get off the fence and start playing soon, the next article they read may report that the market is finally in a recovery stage and that everything is rosy, just as everyone wants it to be.

What this would actually mean for them is that, while waiting for it...they've missed the bottom!

In contrast, when approached professionally and properly presented, a good Realtor should be able to explain and persuade sellers to remain cooperative, keep prices in check and their property staged and in show condition. 

Buyers still rule and the faster they sell, the faster they can become a buyer themselves to take advantage of their next super purchase.

My experience has shown that this helps sellers quickly forget the pain of selling as they enjoy the power of buying in this market.

As a metaphore, I compare it to childbirth (only from what I can gather as a dad but...here it is). 

If it was soooo painful, why have more?  Typically, because the rewards outweigh the pain.  I feel that going from upset sellers to happy buyers have similar long term pleasure points.

The natural childbirth process typically promotes the use of a coach (usually the dad or a significant other), to get through the painful process.  In comes the professional Realtor.

After the delivery, comes the emotional festivity, celebration and curiosity of the miracle of life.  Isn't it somewhat (even remotely?) similar to how it feels when you first turn the key in the front door keyhole of your new home?

So then, let's get through the process, and let's focus on the intended reward before its too late.

Let's do this before we have to start paying higher prices and possibly, higher interest rates that will not only increase our payments, but will very likely keep many from affording real estate...again?!