realtors: Dear Lazy Agent.... - 11/04/09 05:28 PM
Dear Lazy Listing Agent,
I have a client in town for 2 days. We do not have time to waste looking at crappy homes. Since you only had time to take 4 pictures of this 4 bedroom, 3 level home; we have decided to not waste our time looking at … (5 comments)
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realtors: Dear Agent - You are P!*#ing me off ! - 09/29/09 08:08 AM
As in any business sometimes we just to rant to blow off a little steam. Well here is one of those times !
Those of us in the Real Estate Profession know how a large amount of general public feel about us. They question our professionals; our code of conduct; … (3 comments)
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realtors: Beware of THAT Real Estate guy.... - 09/04/09 09:02 AM
Even in a large city like Washington DC, with so many Real Estate Agents; we in the industry all quickly learn who the good guys are and the bad guys.
Just this week I received a call from someone who was going to list with us; but had not done … (5 comments)
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realtors: It's all about Team work stupid.... - 07/18/09 11:48 AM
Real Estate can be a bit "cut-throat'. Even your 'BEST BUD' is your competition. Every lead you get you are competing with every other agent in your office, neighborhood or city. It can be a bit ugly.Well I have always refused to play that game. So I am always shocked when … (5 comments)
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realtors: Negotiating with an Old Pro... What a difference it can make... - 04/08/09 07:29 AM
The home is in a wonderful part of the city. It isn't perfect - no home is; but the buyers liked it and wanted it. The Sellers were real people - not some bank nor were they having to sell Short. They could actually make the decision to accept an … (0 comments)
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realtors: Agents: Get your act together! - 03/09/09 07:17 AM
I often struggle with what to write in the comments section of the MLS. I want to provide accurate, important information; without too much "fluff". Yet - I want to attract buyers. There is a balance.
Here is an exact quote from the PUBLIC comments section of a listing: (I … (3 comments)
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realtors: Please let us in the house - I'm am really an Agent. Representing vs. Protecting the Seller. - 02/21/09 04:41 PM
Let me start by giving some background on our lockboxes in Washington DC. Two months ago, we switched to the Sentrilock Box system. To access the box; you have card; much like a credit card; which you insert and then enter your pin number.
There is also a great feature called … (6 comments)
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realtors: A Tribute to a Great Person and Realtor - 02/16/09 08:03 PM
While I did not know her well, Connie Maffin was a well-known Realtor in the Washington DC area. An associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, she served as a Chairperson of the Washington DC Real Estate Board and was the local Associations Past President.
Connie served on many Real Estate Committees and … (2 comments)
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realtors: Lockbox Codes are a Secret ! Shhh ! - 02/06/09 12:58 PM
Today while setting up appointments; I called an agent for a combination for her lockbox on her listing. Now; if you read my earlier post - I am not a fan of simple combo boxes. They are not so secure.
Now many agents put the combo code in the Agent … (14 comments)
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realtors: Please Read the Showing Instructions... - 09/23/08 10:45 AM
Last Saturday; I did me best to stay out of the proverbial Dog House with my loved ones and friends, by not working. All my current clients were caught up - nothing was going on that needed to happen. I was even planning on answering the phone as very little as … (1 comments)
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realtors: Some Realtors JUST don't get it! - 04/06/08 09:36 PM
I have always heard from "Them" (you know those "experts" - not sure what makes them experts - but they are); that most dissatisfied home buyers and sellers say their #1 complaint from their Realtor was lack of communication.
Well three times in the past month; I have been told this; once from … (4 comments)
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realtors: Buyer's - Does your REALTOR really want to save you $$ ? - 03/12/08 08:40 PM
Buyer's want great "DEALS". I get that - we all want deals! I worked to get a "Deal" on my new car 2 years ago. That new TV - I watched and waited for the Sale. New clothes - waited for a sale. Why would I ever pay Full price?
When … (0 comments)
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realtors: Sorry Mr/Mrs Seller - Your home is really NOT worth that much! - 03/07/08 06:08 PM
This week I had the pleasure of meeting some very nice home owners. They had purchased a home at the HEIGHT of the market; and I think they overpaid even then. When the market was red hot buyers were just lucky to get an offer through. They did - NOW WHAT … (7 comments)
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realtors: "Re-listing" on Nightline - NO Wonder people don't trust REALTORS® * UPDATED - 02/20/08 11:34 PM
I was getting ready for bed when I hear this story on Nightline - that just made my head spin!
The story was about "Re-listing" properties; to "hide" or manipulate the Days on the Market. They interviewed an agent in Minnesota with RE/MAX, Joe Niece who says he and I QUOTE "I believe I may … (53 comments)
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realtors: Are you talking to me? Take that thing out of your EAR ! - 01/31/08 09:51 PM
You have seen them - you probably have one. When you are driving - in many places, like Washington DC, it is the LAW that they be used. What are they?
Those Hands-Free devices for your cell phone of course.
Those wonderful ear-pieces make driving safer and often make talking on the phone easier and more … (17 comments)
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realtors: You want Feedback on your Listing? Don't call me 5 weeks later! - 12/19/07 10:11 AM
I always love to give honest and constructive feedback to Listing Agents about their homes that I have shown to my buyers.
Yes, we know sometimes it is a pain to answer 10 to 20 phone calls on Monday and Tuesday; after a long weekend of showings. But you know what - … (7 comments)
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realtors: You have No Agent - WHY? - 11/15/07 10:59 PM
Every-time I hold an Open House I am always amazed at those (seemingly serious) home buyers that are NOT working with an Agent. While this; as a REALTOR, is a wonderful thing; that is if I am able to gain some rapport and trust in the 5 minutes I talk with … (2 comments)
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realtors: Limited Service Agents - 09/18/07 09:22 AM
After my discussion about Part-Time Agents : CLICK HERE ; I am almost afraid to discuss any other group of Realtors; but here goes...
There are more and more "Limited Service" Brokers and Realtors entering the marketplace. The business case for this is simple: I, the consumer, am smart, able, have the Internet, and … (9 comments)
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realtors: Where are the pictures for that listing? - 09/06/07 09:35 PM
Many buyers say this while looking for homes for sale on my website and there is only 1 (or no) pictures.
They see this "No Photo Available"screen in the MLS Listing... Fancy Isn't it? ---------->
Why agents do not put photos in the MLS is unbelievable. What the public may not know … (6 comments)
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