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Since you are hiring someone to help you with an expensive and very personal purchase, it is important that you find someone you trust and with whom you feel comfortable. It is not unusual to spend eight hours in a day with your agent, so it is not silly to look … (0 comments)
TEAMWORK IS KEY IN HASSLE-FREE HOMEBUYING
How do you pick an agent to market your home? You want it sold, really that is what you care about, right? Sold, for the highest price, in the shortest amount of time, with the least inconvenience. All good agents know this. BUT, how do YOU know who has the best … (1 comments)
Every Sunday from 1 to 3 in the afternoon, real estate agents are sitting in strange living rooms all over the county. A lot of agents don't like working on Sunday, so you'll tend to find newer agents at open houses. Of course, some highly experienced agents continue to do open … (0 comments)
My wife and I celebrated fifteen happy years of marriage in early January. We started dating when I was 20 years old back in 1991. Starting as a teenager, though, I never really dated a girl for very long if I knew that I couldn't or wouldn't marry her. This may … (28 comments)
Are you thinking of selling a home in Ridgewood NJ because you are relocating, downsizing or transferring jobs? Whatever the reason for your move, one of the first things you will need to do is select a Ridgewood Real Estate Agent to market your home. There are hundreds of agents here … (2 comments)
I just returned from the latest Turning Point retreat in Boston. For those of you who don't know about Turning Point or Brian Buffini, I'll give you a brief introduction.
I'm sure all of us have had a bad haircut or two in our day. It's no big deal usually, unless it's before your wedding or other special event. But even then, your hair grows back and you find someone more capable of doing the job. Sure you may have some unflattering … (5 comments)
A great personality goes a long way in any profession! My remarkable character has made me the incredibly successful real estate agent that I am. Physical appearance has a huge impact on public perception too. Come to think of it, my movie star looks and amazing sense of style have contributed to my … (7 comments)
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When your home goes on the market is an important issue, and I don't mean Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. Presuming you are not selling your home your self, choosing the right broker to list your home is also important not only for when the home will be listed but for several other reasons … (4 comments)
I've always been a little skeptical about Real Estate Sales People who put themselves on a pedestal based on statistics of unknown origin. You know , the guy who's the #1 Realtor of "insert very broad community or area name here"? Or the gal who is the #1 choice with home buyers … (42 comments)
I like Gail Tassey's Blog here on AR. She had a posting on Friday titled "Go ahead Tiger Sell it yourself". It was a relatively short posting but really got me thinking. Real Estate seems to be one of the few business situations where many people base their choice regarding representation on non-business … (6 comments)
So yesterday I posted a list of services that people should DEMAND from their real estate agent. This was directed to clients using a Realtor to purchase a home, not to list one. I received several comments on this site and a couple of other syndication blogs I use. Many agents … (3 comments)
If you are a seller you deserve to have your property shown. With the market the way it is you should be jumping up and down for joy just because you get a call that a selling agent wants to show your property! That in and of itself is a great … (78 comments)
In an interview in the October 2007 REALTOR Magazine, best-selling author and marketing entrepreneur Seth Godin stated that in order to succeed in this business you have to be the "best in the world." The theory behind this is that given the chance, the consumer will seek out the superstar agent...you … (32 comments)
It's frequently said that agents all have the same inventory, that the MLS is available to everybody, so service is what makes the difference. That inventory is generally available on realtor.com as well, available to anyone who looks there. 
It seems as of recent that many sellers in this market are getting frustrated due to the slowing real estate marketplace. Even though the agents are going through all the right marketing procedures, they can not fabricate buyers who are not there. So the seller takes on a “new broom sweeps … (5 comments)
How To Choose Your Real Estate Agent There's a saying in the Seattle real estate industry regarding the vast number of agents in the business: "If you don't have any friends who are real estate agents in Seattle, then you probably don't have any friends at all."
I was talking with one of my clients and this topic came up. In conversations I have has since then, it is apparent that the most people do not know that there is a difference between an agent and a Realtor (I would like to point out that Realtor is a registered … (0 comments)
Being a younger realtor at the age of 23 I seem to get a lot of looks from the Baby Boomer Generation wondering if a younger Realtor is able to provide a good positive service to them. The answer is ABSOLUTELY. Granted it is obvious I cannot say that I have … (0 comments)
Picking the right real estate agent is critical for any Buyer that is shopping for real estate. This podcast will give Buyers some great insights into what you should do when trying to select your real estate agent. Make no mistake, selecting the right agent is nearly as important as … (1 comments)
Here we are with the media again, delving into the area of real estate. Their wise editors dispensing invaluable tidbits of advice that the masses absorb like manna from the sky...
By Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors
Real Estate Selling used to be very much organized and run by Gov'ts. Through the ages, individuals were given land rights and due to various reasons they needed to sell their land. Real Estate Agents entered into the picture not too long after that, but didn't represent anyone. They were "middlemen". … (2 comments)
As a licensed Real Estate Agent here in Washington State, and as a Realtor, well... you can imagine that there are a lot of rules and regulations about marketing properties. A lot of legal requirements, such as the exact words that are used to describe a property.