Would you wear a poncho in Texas because it’s raining in New York?

Like the weather, the national real estate market cannot be compared to what’s happening in Texas and Texas Realtors are doing something about it.

The Bee County Board of Realtors is proud to announce its participation in the “Ask a Texas Realtor” campaign, a statewide effort to shed light on the unique aspects of the Texas real estate market and encourage consumers to consult their Texas Realtor for sound real estate advice.

“It’s easy to let the doom and gloom of the national news give Texans the wrong impression about their real estate prospects,” said Jesus C. Mendoza Jr., president of the Bee County Board of Realtors. “While we’re not immune to national economic conditions, we’re certainly insulated from them and remain one of the healthiest real estate markets in the country – facts many Texans are simply not hearing.”

Texas’ strong job growth, diverse economy and enduring real estate values make economic conditions in the state significantly better than national averages, facts the “Ask a Texas Realtor” campaign will emphasize.

In addition, the campaign encourages consumers to consult with a Texas Realtor to learn more about their local market conditions and to evaluate their own personal situation to make sound decisions.

According to Brooke Hunt, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, “Texans hear figures like ‘prices are down 41 percent in Arizona’ and assume the same is true here.

In fact, average sales prices in Texas are unchanged from 2007 to 2008. Texans deserve to know that, which is what the ‘Ask a Texas Realtor’ campaign is all about.”

To learn more about the “Ask a Texas Realtor” campaign or get the truth about Texas real estate for yourself, visit TexasRealEstate.com.