real estate listings: Pricing War and a Beauty Contest - 02/11/09 11:33 AM
Last week I attended the CRS Sell-a-bration in San Francisco. The Sell-a-bration is a gathering of some of the top agents in the country. We spent 3 days of classes, conference session with top speakers and some fun social mixers. During the conference I picked up several pearls. One that … (36 comments)
real estate listings: It is Hard to Tell Sellers All of the Truth - 08/22/08 04:30 PM
Scenarios:
You the REALTOR®, you walk into a potential listing and the home has a few (hundred) too many items in the house. What do you say to the seller?
The seller wants $75,000 more than the home is worth. Do you tell them the advice they got from their hairdresser … (72 comments)
real estate listings: Limited Service REALTORS® Not Doing So Well - 08/15/08 09:55 AM
In my area I am seeing a shift in attitude from consumers. They are hiring the best agents they can find.
When the market was hot, many sellers looked for price above service. They felt any idiot could sell their home. Real estate companies offering limited services began to pop up. … (28 comments)
real estate listings: Northbrook 3 bed/ 2 bath - $275,000 - 07/26/08 05:18 PM
Rarely Available 3 bedroom Northbrook/ Melemanu Condo. These units do not last long, 3 bedroom units under $300,000 are so hard to come by. This one stands out from the crowd. It is the closest to the pool and recreation area, has 3 lanais and 2 assigned parking stalls.
Convenient to … (7 comments)
real estate listings: False Advertising Does Not Sell Homes! - 07/24/08 08:06 PM
We have all seen it. The home listed as "Excellent Condition" and the termite holding hands are the only thing holding up the roof. What are they thinking? No buyer who has been brought there under false pretenses will buy that home.
I showed a home last week that was owned … (28 comments)
real estate listings: Real Estate Consumers Have Changed in a Positive Way - 06/30/08 12:16 PM
As the real estate market has changed from the insanely hot market of a few years ago; I have seen a big change in the consumers and their habits.
When the market was hot, homes would sell in a matter of days with multiple offers. If a home owner priced their … (26 comments)
real estate listings: What Takes More Than Three Weeks and is Quite Annoying? - 06/21/08 09:09 PM
Have you ever heard that joke?
Unfortunately this is not a joke. After three weeks of trying to reach an agent to schedule a showing, I am still waiting.
A little over three weeks ago, I set up appointments for my buyers to view 6 of 8 properties they wanted to … (48 comments)
real estate listings: The MLS May Need More Categories - 06/17/08 04:53 PM
While showing properties this weekend it hit me. The reason so many properties seem to be improperly identified is there are not enough categories in the MLS system.
For example let's look at the condition of homes. We definitely need some more categories here.
Instead of just excellent, we need a … (22 comments)
real estate listings: I Can Sell Your Home in One Day - 05/07/08 01:23 PM
Did the title get your attention? When asked by potential clients how long will it take me to sell their home; I respond I can sell your home in one day. I am serious; I can sell any home in one day. I am very good at what I do. If … (30 comments)
real estate listings: There Are More Amateur Real Estate Experts Than Ever Before - 05/18/07 09:20 AM
When someone is buying or selling their home the most natural thing in the world is to discuss the transaction with their friends and family. They look for positive reinforcement that they are doing the right thing. This is how it has always been.
What seems different these days … (171 comments)
real estate listings: Stop Focusing on Other Agents Commissions, Worry About Yours - 05/13/07 04:25 PM
I have read many discussions about commissions. Many focusing on what other companies or agents are charging. Some were interesting and some well lets just say maybe missing the real point. Let me start by saying I have a personal policy. I will not comment on a blog post that mentions a … (18 comments)
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