houses for sale: Do Auctions Create Attention? - 07/27/08 07:04 AM
Has anyone tried auctions to create attention to their property and pull in buyers?I was at one recently where it probably sold for a bit less then they were worth, but everything sold. It was a small condo project at the New Jersey Shore. I believe in New Jersey all you need is a real estate license to run an auction. Maybe you can get a few listings to participate.  What is there to lose. Does anyone know the protocol?
Richard
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houses for sale: It's time you take trades! - 07/23/08 09:49 AM
Yes, I am taking trades. If you have a high priced listing it my behoove you to put together a trade. You show your listing, lets say a $2,000,000 house. The prospective purchasers have a $800,000 house to sell. Comp the Purchasers house, if it close recommend a trade if the purchaser are afraid to proceed. If your seller can do this the deal is over. While awaiting closing, your seller continues to try to sell the purchasers house. You have them reduce the price say $50k to $750,000, where your sure it will sell. Your seller avoids closing and owning … (0 comments)