Buying A Home Is Fun And Rewarding - 08/21/08 10:41 AM
Buying a home in today's Market is challenging and rewarding yet many Buyer's remain confused as to what they should do or be doing.  Their doubt is often externally created by national media reports, or the challenge of family and friends to "not make a mistake".  It is difficult to make a positive move when one has doubts about the outcome so let's make the process fun and rewarding. 
Most Buyers engage the services of a real estate agent for their Market and professional knowledge.  Typically the Seller pays the commission to the selling agents at the close of escrow with … (3 comments)

Buyers Learn A Lot Online. - 08/20/08 11:40 PM

We have been talking lately about how much Buyers are getting from their online exploits, from their searching the Internet.  We had a recent experience that opened our eyes even further on the matter.  Jim was showing a listing to some folks when another person drove up to the property on a motorcycle.  The man stopped, removed his helmet and took a flyer from the brochure box.  Accommodating as he is, Jim opened the door and asked if he wanted to come in.
"I can't believe you're here!" exclaimed the man.  "You must be Jim", he continued.  Of course, Jim … (9 comments)

Your House Isn't Nice Enough For A Buyer To Pay Too Much! (Or ... The Last Dumb Out-of-State Buyer has gone home!) - 08/06/08 01:59 PM

You sound like a normal Seller when you say, "We have to get $X.XX", or "I don't need to sell.", or the classic uttered by just about every Seller on the Planet, "We're not going to give it away."  In every instance, you are right as it is your prerogative as the home owner.  Let's put it in perspective. 
If you "don't need to sell", and are unwilling to price it right, then it is best if you take your home off the market and wait for the recovery ... whenever that may be.  If you "have to get $X.XX" … (12 comments)