Bill's Blog

Have you ever gone into a house that reeked of animal??? I did just recently and the prospective buyers could not get out of there fast enough!!! The kindly little old lady that owned the home was not aware of the smell, I am sure of that. We condition ourselves to our environment and get used to...

Personally, I think it is our responsibility as agents to advise the seller what changes will help sell the home. Just last week I walked into a home that another agent had just listed. The place was freshly painted by the seller AND THE CATHEDRAL HIGH WALLS IN THE ENTIRE LIVING ROOM AND DINING R...

I have a partner and wanted to share with anyone who is new to the business why this is a good thing. First of all, it is a lot safer for us to be showing homes if there are two people going out with the client. Depending on the area you are going to and in this day and age just generally, it is ...

If you take a listing and do all of that paperwork, why not maintain the listing??? I see so many homes lately that are not being taken care of. The owner has moved on and the realtor who took the listing put their sign in the yard and it looks like they have not been back since!!!When we go to s...

Yes, I am being serious! A colleague reminded me today that it is time to order those Christmas calendars! By ordering now, you can take advantage of large discounts! These companies are happy to give you discounts now and they are assured of your order way in advance. If you wait until the Fall ...

PLEASE look at your photos before you post them on the internet or upload them into your local MLS!!! There is nothing that makes us look less professional then blurry photos or photos that are way too dark or way too light!!! This is our profession; lets show some pride in our work! All too ofte...

The Florida garden is a wonderful place to relax and kick back. You can tell the seasons down here by what is in bloom in the garden! A wonderful array of colors splash across the scene at any given time. Combine that with the many frogs and lizards that frequent our gardens and you have a magica...

When you are talking to your client about home inspections, don't forget the mold inspection! It can be a matter of life and death! My partner told me of a case he knows personally where the couple moved into a brand new home with their two small dogs (which were more than just 'pets' to them). T...

The rainy season is here and what could possibly be more beautiful (or romantic) than a double rainbow? While these are beautiful, remember to get inside when those thunderstorms start! It may sound far away, but as we natives know, lightening often surprises us! Don't make the mistake of thinkin...

I had a client ask about the pool in one of the homes we were looking at. He wanted to know if the pool needed to be resurfaced, since it had discoloration on the sides and steps. Since I am not a pool expert, we decided to call one in and get a professional opinion. Seems those stains can usuall...