az: Vision - 09/27/07 09:01 PM
This is a left-over from my alphabet series. I decided to write a stand alone post rather than to play the alphabet game again (BTW, I already have another X and another Q... so that's not a problem).
There are so many different ways to look at vision... was that a … (0 comments)
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az: Z is for... - 09/17/07 10:20 PM
Z06 Corvette, Nissan 240Z, Z28 (1LE!), Zamboni, Zagato, Zonda, some other fabulous car beginning with Z....
No.
Zillow. I mean really, this is a real estate blog. How could I go through the alphabet and not hit Zillow for Z? If you don't know what Zillow is, go ahead and Google it... … (12 comments)
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az: Y is for Youth - 09/17/07 08:51 PM
Welcome to the home stretch... and I do mean streeeetch.
If you've been following along, you know that I have been running a series of posts going from A-Z. I am almost done, even though I don't know what Z is going to be yet...
It's Y time!
Youth... and real estate... how … (2 comments)
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az: X is for Xenophobia - 09/13/07 10:04 PM
I think I was at E when I figured out what the subject of this post would be. As I was writing about ethics, I knew that I would just have to do this post. However, I'm going to stretch the definition to fit my needs.
Simply put, xenophobia is the … (0 comments)
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az: W is for Win... and Win - 09/13/07 09:14 PM
One of my favorite things about residential real estate is that everyone can win. Think about it. We have a seller. The house is generally no longer serving their needs. Maybe they are leaving the area because of a new ob, a transfer or retirement. They might be having a new … (6 comments)
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az: V is for Virtual - 09/13/07 08:36 PM
I think that this might be the most over-used word in our lexicon. We live in a world of Virtuals.
Virtual AssistantsVirtual ToursVirtual StoresVirtual MeetingsVirtual OfficesAnd my very favorite...
Virtual Real EstateYes kids, there is "virtual" "real" estate. Second Life offers people the opportunity to "own" real estate in a virtual world. … (6 comments)
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az: U is for Ultimate - 09/12/07 09:21 AM
Ultimate. There is a loaded word. For me, it brings to mind a 3,000 square foot garage with high performance floor coatings, a pair of lifts, a dedicated welding bay, loads of tool storage, a kicking HVAC system, and compressed air available in each work space. Of course, there would be … (9 comments)
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az: T is for Technology - 09/11/07 12:20 PM
Talk about a can of worms...
As an agent, there are so many types of technology, and so many options within those types that it can be overwhelming. Every day, I get dozens of emails offering me the exact new technology that is going to make buyers and sellers step all over … (3 comments)
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az: S is for Slacker - 09/09/07 10:48 PM
I am almost a slacker. I will be a slacker around the end of the week.
I am pleased to announce that appearing on my "other" blog later this week will be the talented Angel Walker. She will be guest hosting my blog and presenting the letter S. She will be … (0 comments)
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az: R is for REALTOR(R) - 09/09/07 10:25 PM
I know I'm being picky, but this needs to be said.
All REALTORS(R) are real estate agents, but all real estate agents aren't REALTORS(R).
One becomes a real estate agent by passing a test. One becomes a REALTOR(R) by joining the National Association of REALTORS(R). In order to join the NAR, a … (0 comments)
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az: Q is for Quit Claim - 09/07/07 01:08 PM
Let me preface this by stating I am NOT a lawyer, I don't play one on TV, and I don't dispense legal advice. If you need specific legal advice, you need to talk to a lawyer, not a real estate agent.
A Quit Claim Deed is kind of an anomaly in … (9 comments)
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az: P is for Pictures - 09/06/07 02:16 PM
If your listing doesn't have good pics, you'd better make it REALLY cheap. REALLY, REALLY cheap.
84% of buyers these days start their search online. They aren't looking for prose. They want pictures. They want lots of pictures and they want those pictures to be good. If there aren't good pictures … (5 comments)
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az: O is for Open House - 09/06/07 09:56 AM
There are two kinds of Open House events. One is for agents, and the other is for buyers.
The agent open house, which might also be referred to as a broker caravan, or simply caravan, is the more important of the two. It allows agents that work in the area to visit … (6 comments)
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az: N is for Numbers - 09/05/07 10:37 PM
What are investors looking for?
What needs to add up for a first time buyer to get the first step in their dream?
What do we have to go through to find the right ones?
The numbers.
Investors look at the price, the carrying costs, and the potential cash flow. They pour over spreadsheets, … (8 comments)
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az: M is for Maintenance - 09/05/07 10:02 PM
Here is a loaded term for a car guy. Maintenance. We do it for our rides, and just about nothing can stand in the way. I've known guys that bordered on religious about changing their own oil. I've seen them pull into a rest area along the interstate, slide under the … (0 comments)
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az: L is for Loft - 09/04/07 11:03 PM
Did you see that one coming?
Back in my pre-real estate life, I was a photographer and assistant. While working with one of my photographer clients, I had an opportunity to view one of the coolest lofts I've ever seen. It was probably around 1994 or so. At that time, the … (5 comments)
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az: K is for Knockdown - 09/03/07 02:59 PM
So, Bunky, life got you down? Are they building "McMansions" on your street? Do you have the smallest house in your neighborhood? Do you think it's time you sold your older home?
Let's look at this a little deeper.
First, if this is the situation, your house would probably be considered a … (5 comments)
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az: J is for Jelly Beans & Jeanette - 09/02/07 04:03 PM
Bear with me. This will be a little different than the other ABC posts, but if you follow along, I promise to tie it up nicely.
Twenty years ago (oh my God, it really was 20 years ago!) I worked at a restaurant called the HeartThrob Cafe & Philadelphia Bandstand. I was … (5 comments)
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az: I is for Inspection - 09/01/07 12:25 PM
This is going to be about the shortest post I've ever written...
Get a home inspection. Don't bring over Dad, or Uncle Buck, or even Cousin Vinny thinking that they can do just as good of a job. Even if they have the skills, if they aren't a certified home inspector, … (0 comments)
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az: H is for Homestead - 09/01/07 12:07 PM
Simply put, a homestead is someone's primary residence. The byproduct, for most places is the Homestead Exemption.
One of the more important functions of the homestead is that it may shield a primary residence from loss due to bankruptcy or lawsuit. We often forget about that aspect of the Homestead status, but … (0 comments)
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az: G is for Garage - 08/31/07 11:00 AM
Could it really be about anything else? I am a garage specialist, so of course not.
First, let's get this out of the way. Single car garages are made to store lawn tools and maybe a motorcycle. Two car garages are the minimum an auto enthusiast would consider. Three car garages … (3 comments)
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az: F is for Foreclosure - 08/31/07 09:20 AM
This entry will have two distinct parts.
Part I
If you are a seller, or thinking about selling because you are in financial trouble, STOP. Examine what you are doing and why. Examine all of your options. Talk to a credit counselor, like CCCS in Atlanta (no experience with them personally, but Clark … (0 comments)
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az: E is for Ethics - 08/31/07 08:50 AM
As if it is an oddity, I'm going to step out on a limb, and make a couple of strong statements... then we'll see if I can back then up. The first statement is:
At the core, ethics are a fixed behavior.
I do believe that ethics are learned, but I think that … (1 comments)
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az: D is for Due Diligence - 08/29/07 03:48 PM
Welcome to part four of my A-Z journey through real estate. Of course, this isn't a definitive glossary of real estate terminology, techniques, strategies or idea, but rather just a few answers to questions. Of course, for every question that gets answered, at least one new question is raised. I guess … (0 comments)
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az: C is for Contingency - 08/28/07 10:28 PM
A contingency is simply a condition that must be satisfied in order for the contract to execute.
In real estate, there are several common contingencies, as well as a gazillion uncommon ones. In this post, we are only going to go over a few common contingencies. As I said previously, a … (4 comments)
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az: B is for Buyer's Agent - 08/27/07 10:05 PM
Simply put, a buyer's agent is the agent that work for the buyer in a real estate transaction.
More importantly (for now anyway) let's talk about what a buyer's agent is not:
The nice agent a buyer works with from the new home community.The helpful agent that has listed the property (unless … (0 comments)
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az: A is for Appraisal - 08/27/07 10:42 AM
An appraisal is simply an estimate of value made by a certified appraiser. That is all...
However, there are a few other terms that are often used (wrongly) as interchangeable with appraisal. Other value estimates, such as a BPO or CMA are often confused with appraisals. While all three aim to accomplish … (0 comments)
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