Brian's Blog

At Keller Williams in Puyallup there is a group meeting on a regular basis to discuss how to make a better internet presence. After a couple weeks, the group has provided some accountability to implement changes to personal websites, blogs, and social groups in an attempt to generate leads. It is...

Today, I took my family to Lost Lake, which is an RV resort area just outside Olympia. We went on a tour of the lake property with a tour guide to scope out the location. We also wanted a fun family outing, doing something a little different for little cost. There were so many good things about t...

With Memorial Day coming to an end, I am ready for the hot season to hit and I'm not talking weather. Time to take listings and write contracts for buyers. Let's pray for 2008 to be better than 2007! I believe it will be with interest rates lower and plenty of inventory. Let's Get B-U-S-Y!

Sean Langevin - His life sacrificed for our nation   Sacrifice. The ultimate sacrifice. It is what Sean Langevin gave in service to his country, our country. Given to protect us, given so we can live in freedom.  Sean Langevin, 23 years old, a husband, a father of an unborn daughter, Zoe,  a son,...

Today, is not just a day off work and maybe it isn't a day off for you. Today is a day to reflect and remember those who have gone before us, those who have served our country so we can be free, and our loved ones no longer with us. Mike Carrier was an incredible man and an excellent REALTOR. He ...

My listing hasn't sold in 90 days. We have had a number of agents (on tour) that said it was immaculate and priced well, but not a whole lot of showings. One agent scheduled a showing and didn't show up. Turned out she couldn't find it. So, I'm thinking maybe this great location is just not well ...

My listing hasn't sold in 90 days. We have had a number of agents (on tour) that said it was immaculate and priced well, but not a whole lot of showings. One agent scheduled a showing and didn't show up. Turned out she couldn't find it. So, I'm thinking maybe this great location is just not well ...

"Price Reduction" signs are showing up all over the place and I question the ability of a price reduction sign to SELL a property. Price reductions do not seem to make much of a difference in marketing a property. The actual price reduction helps sell the property, but marketing a price reduction...

Wow, what a concept - team with a lender, or more than one lender. Different people need different programs, so why not team with a lender that offers a niche program and a differnent lender for another. Currently, I am teamed up with four different lenders, doing marketing strategies with each o...

So, a listing I have had for 90 days is not selling. We have lowered the price twice, I market it as well as I know how and it is in outstanding condition. It seems to be priced on the low end for similiar properties in the same area and we just can't get showings. We did have an offer, far below...