The lost art of picking up the phone - 04/27/10 09:15 PM
The lost art of picking up the phone
An agent in my office told the story today of a house she had listed last week that had multiple offers, unbeknownst to her.  It turns out the "second" agent just sent over an offer via e-mail.  No call.  No contact.  Nothing.  My colleague met with her sellers to present the offer that had made itself known, and got things signed and ratified on the spot.  Only later that day, after she had a ratified contract, did she discover the second offer. 
Don't get me wrong.  I love e-mail.  But our job as … (15 comments)

Children of Cobblers go without shoes, while Children of Real Estate Agents... - 04/25/10 07:50 PM
Children of Cobblers go without shoes, while Children of Real Estate Agents... 
live in empty houses (perhaps I exaggerate!).
I don't know about you, but when I'm involved in staging a house for market, a lot of my own furniture ends up in the place.  At Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc. we have two storage bins full of furniture for just this purpose.  But with the spring market at hand we find ourselves with a lot of new listings and the bins are practically empty.  Come tomorrow I'll be heading over to my listing with a couple of my dining room chairs, … (20 comments)

Wordless Wednesday - 04/21/10 09:14 AM
 
Dragon Fruit

Chinatown, NYC Spring 2010
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Wordless Wednesday - 04/14/10 09:03 AM

Chinatown, NYC  April 2010
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Dear Seller - Ten Sure Fire Ways to Distract Buyers from Focusing on Your Home. - 04/09/10 08:44 AM
Noelle Blazevich put together a fantastic post on what not to do when selling your home.  Some of the suggestions might surprise you:
Via Noelle Blazevich (John L. Scott):
 This may seem a bit harsh but it is just plain speaking honest commentary regarding my experience as a buyer's agent.  The statements below are taken directly from the comments and behaviors of buyers viewing homes for sale.  It not meant to be negative but rather is meant to give sellers a bit of a look into the buyer's head.  A chance to see things from the buyer's perspective without the candy coating we agents … (1 comments)