real estate: When you're disgruntled with the real estate business, take a look overseas. - 03/10/09 08:32 PM
in other parts of the world.
Throughout Europe there is no unified Association of Realtors, and most European counties don't have an MLS system. In Germany many sellers list with multiple real estate brokers and often reserve the right to sell the home privately as well.
How would you … (5 comments)
real estate: The Simple Truth of Service - an Inspiration - 02/27/09 07:26 PM
Service is a word we use a lot in the real estate industry. My efforts as a Realtor do not produce a tangible commodity, so the work I do can be labeled as providing a service.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "service" as a "contribution to the welfare of others".
One could certainly … (5 comments)
Real Estate is a high energy, fast passed, be-on-your-toes kind of business. It's easy to be so busy working transactions, prospecting, marketing and pleasing clients that we don't even notice that we're in burnout mode. Burnout doesn't just occur suddenly, like flipping off a light switch. It's more like the gradual power drain … (6 comments)
real estate: Built Green Homes in Lacey - 08/01/08 08:02 PM
For discerning home buyers who want their next home to be a "built green"home, there is only one destination, and it's right here in Lacey. Bennett Homes, recognized with repeat awards such as "Builder Excellence", "Best Home Design", "Builder of the Year" and more than 100 MAME awards is building … (7 comments)
Tumwater Home for Sale
Enjoy country tranquility just minutes from shopping, I-5, restaurants and walking distance to schools.
This 4BR/2BA home in Tumwater offers hardwood and Marmoleum floors, ceramic tile kitchen back splash, 2 fireplaces, stainless steel refrigerator, washer and dryer, central vacuum and more. All this on … (0 comments)
real estate: Every Home Tells a Story - 03/03/08 04:36 PM
Although we might not always meet the home sellers or occupants when we show a home, we can still learn a lot about the lives they lead. Not so long ago I showed a house that was listed as a "fixer". As we approached we could see graffiti sprayed on the exterior wall. Inside we were greeted by dated, … (12 comments)
When I first heard the creator of a new website, called "rottenneighbor.com", speak about his new concept at a news interview, I thought that perhaps his idea had merit. He's just a young guy from California who wants home buyers to be able to have a place to check out the potential neighbors before … (12 comments)
real estate: Make a Difference - 02/20/08 05:56 PM
You, too can feel this great! Have you done your good deed for the day yet? Join me and the other volunteers for the American Cancer Society in our efforts to help fight cancer. Continuous research is making it possible to find new cancer drugs, therapies and discoveries that may save the life of someone … (2 comments)
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