Do I Need a Buyer's Agent to Purchase From a Builder? - 09/30/07 09:36 AM
I am routinely asked whether a buyer really needs an agent when purchasing from a builder. In a word, "YES!" Purchasing directly from a builder, with no representation, is the same as purchasing directly from the listing agent on a resale transaction. Actually, it is fraught with even more peril as … (36 comments)
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Don't Throw Rocks at the Ice Cream Man - 09/29/07 01:09 AM
Ever throw rocks at the ice cream man when you were a kid? I did.
I have absolutely no idea why. Were we bored? Most likely. Did we suspect him of secretly poisoning our milkshakes? Sure. But we also knew the house at the end of the street was haunted, and that the … (63 comments)
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Unbelievably Audacious, Ridiculously Unrealistic, National Open House Event Being Planned! I Want Your Participation! - 09/27/07 03:11 PM
What did he just say????? Fed up with all of the negative publicity that our industry gets hammered with on a daily basis? Tired of slow traffic in all of your listings? You are not alone. As many who follow my blog already know, I am a contributor to several Real Estate … (17 comments)
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Dave Matthews Band Rocks Phoenix! - 09/26/07 12:23 PM
"People in every direction ..." - Dave Matthews Band First and foremost, I would like to thank Dave Matthews for bringing his band to play my party. Granted, there were 20,000 guests in attendance that I did not invite, I still like to think that this performance was arranged just for … (22 comments)
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New Carpet, Paint and $50K Price Reduction at 8101 E. Morgan Trail in Scottsdale (McCormick Ranch)! - 09/22/07 11:06 PM
***Update! Update! Update!***
This property has been sold! Please vist us at www.rayandpaul.com to see more McCormick Ranch homes!
Already the steal of McCormick Ranch, our listing at 8101 E. McCormick Ranch just got better. We have heard the feedback and taken action. The violet hues in the living room and hallway? Gone. … (2 comments)
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McCormick Ranch Real Estate Report, September 2007 - 09/21/07 03:51 PM
Inventory. That is what is plentiful in McCormick Ranch right now. It has never been a better time to be a buyer for this highly sought after community. Interest rates remain low and there are more houses to choose from than at any time in recent memory. Sellers should not despair, … (0 comments)
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Launch Date for New Scottsdale Children Activities Group Set! - 09/19/07 05:46 PM
New Children's Activity Group in Scottsdale! (Update)
As followers of my blog already know, my wife has started a new business based around activities for Scottsdale children, ages 2-5, and their parents. Busy Bees Adventures was created with the goal of introducing little ones to the behind the scenes action of favorite … (6 comments)
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Case study: The Evolution of the Realtor Brain - 09/19/07 03:40 PM
Of the big mysteries that this universe has to offer, is any greater than the inner workings of a mind which would subject its user to the life of a Realtor? How is one programmed to endure the uncertainty? The abuse? It is a classic case of Nature versus Nurture. Are … (33 comments)
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Back from the Beach! - 09/18/07 07:11 PM
I had one of those time to pack up the wife and kids and drive far away before my head explodes moments last Thursday. So I loaded up the kids and drove far away. San Diego, to be exact. While the actual driving time is only about 6 hours from Phoenix … (13 comments)
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When is Full Price the Best Value? - 09/15/07 01:36 AM
By anyone's definition, we are in the throes of a buyer's market here in the greater Phoenix area. Approaching 55,000 active listings, there is more to choose from than at any time in recent memory. It stands to reason that there are some truly amazing bargains to be had. One misconception … (24 comments)
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Announcing a New Children's Activity Group in Scottsdale, AZ! - 09/07/07 12:46 PM
As many of you who follow my blog already know, I am married with 2 boys. Jack is nearly 2 years old, while Wyatt is 5 months. My wife, Brandi, stays home with them.
Our little Busy Bees
Our older son, Jack, is an absolute handful. He climbs on everything, destroys everything, claims … (8 comments)
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How to go from VP to Unemployed - 09/05/07 12:40 PM
A client of mine just cost the Vice President of Sales for a major homebuilder his job. Actually, the VP cost himself the job.
Let me take you back for a bit of history on this particular transaction. After ample due diligence on the community and the home builder, we signed up for a new … (27 comments)
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Why I am a Negative Nancy - 09/03/07 09:13 AM
My buyers must think that I am an absolute buzzkill sometimes.
How can an agent possibly find something wrong with 25 straight houses?
Why would a Realtor always harp on the negative instead of getting excited about the positive?
This market is why.
When I am working with buyers, I tend to point out every conceivable … (59 comments)
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It'll sell when it sells ... - 09/01/07 04:02 PM
Had an interesting conversation with a fellow agent in my office the other day. He mentioned something that I had noticed, but not really thought too much about. Why aren't sellers calling and screaming for their offers right now?
This particular associate has been in Real Estate for a long time. … (4 comments)
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