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elizabeths real estate rule book: Rule #7 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) *** It will take a lot more than candles to hide the DEAD PEOPLE in the backyard from THIS REALTOR®! *** - 11/09/08 11:40 PM
 

Early in my real estate career, I assisted a young couple to buy their first home. They were so pleased with their transaction that they referred family members to me…another young, engaged couple (‘John and Susie’) who was anxious to find their new home before their upcoming wedding. It was my pleasure to make their dream my top priority.
 
On a Thursday afternoon, I met with ‘John and Susie’ in my office. After going over the home buying process thoroughly with them, ‘Susie’ bounced out of her chair and asked when they could start looking at homes. It … (48 comments)

elizabeths real estate rule book: Rule #6 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) *** When you add photos to your NEW listing in the MLS…PLEASE make sure that they were taken WITHIN THE LAST DECADE! *** - 10/01/08 12:18 PM
 



Some years ago, I was working with a buyer who wanted an older, brick home...something that was structurally sound but cosmetically challenged. I had no trouble finding 10 or 12 options in his designated area and price range.
 
Determined to see ALL of the homes in one day, we began our journey with a certain vigor. The first two homes were okay...but my buyer wanted a big backyard...which neither had. The third home was tenant-occupied and appeared to have severe water damage to the foundation sill. Moving on to the fourth home, my client was really … (83 comments)

elizabeths real estate rule book: Rule #5 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) *** F.S.B.O. does NOT stand for material (F)ACTS (S)HOULD (B)E (O)PTIONAL! *** - 09/22/08 02:35 PM
 

 


 
(This drawing was created by Bradley Inman. Brad gave his written consent for me to use it in this blog post.)
 
Dear Mr. and Mrs. FSBO:
 
Even as I write this letter, I realize that there is a very good chance that it will be discarded...along with ALL of the other mail/solicitations you have received from real estate agents. Still, I am most hopeful that...when you recognize my name on the envelope...your curiosity will prevail and prompt you to read my little letter.
Although it has been a while since I showed your home, the … (42 comments)

elizabeths real estate rule book: Rule #4 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) ***TO ALL LISTING AGENTS: PLEASE GIVE ME SOME WARNING THAT YOUR SELLER IS INSANE*** - 09/12/08 04:05 PM


A few years ago...I was assisting a young, Hispanic couple with the purchase of their first home. They wanted a home in a very specific area of Raleigh, North Carolina...a popular neighborhood where homes sold fairly quickly. We had been looking for a few weeks when my client called one afternoon to tell me that she had driven past a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) in the neighborhood...that it seemed to be the perfect home.
Immediately, I checked the MLS and found that the home was also listed for sale through a local real estate broker...with a limited service listing agreement...allowing both the owners and the … (50 comments)

elizabeths real estate rule book: Rule #3 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) ***IF YOU WANT ME TO SELL YOUR LISTING...I HAVE TO BE ABLE TO SHOW IT!*** - 11/30/07 01:27 PM
Dear Mr. Listing Agent,
Although we have not yet met...you have been the source of great inspiration for me. Oh YES...that is why I am writing you today. You see...I'm dedicating a whole chapter just to you...as you have contributed so much valuable material to my (yet-to-be-published) R.E. Rule Book. Rest assured that I will reserve an autographed copy just for you; however, I'll give you an exclusive, never-before-seen, sneak peek right now.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book and recommend it to all of your friends. As you read, you may even recognize THEIR contribution to this … (81 comments)

elizabeths real estate rule book: Rule #2 (of Elizabeth's R.E. Rule Book) ***NO! YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE A R.E. LICENSE IF YOU CAN'T COUNT!*** - 11/26/07 12:36 AM
In elementary school, we all learned the three R's...Reading, wRiting and aRithmatic. Anyone having flashbacks to storytime on the reading carpet? ::OH...THAT'S JUST ME!?:: What about the giant abacus with huge red and yellow beads...anyone have one of those in your class? MAN...I loved that thing!
 
Well...apparently...there are some listing agents (in my neck of the woods) who skipped elementary school. (OR...they fell asleep on the reading carpet.) I know this must be true...because all too often, I show their listings.
 
Not too long ago, I was working with a single mom (I'll call her Barbara)...a referral from another satisfied … (24 comments)

 

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