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It’s important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transaction. Ask what type of agency relationship your agent has with you: Are you a customer or a client. There are differences in the level of how much that REALTOR can look … (0 comments)
Yesterday I was sent a referral from a mortgage broker that I met through another agent in another state, but this referral has me worried. This potential client had already been pre-approved and was already somewhat actively looking when I first talked to him.
Short Sale Requirements 
Pictures are an important part of our listings. We put them in the MLS, on flyers, make them a part of our virtual tours and so much more. The photos we take are the first thing buyers look at.
Another successful closing for 7521 Windrush Dr. Priced at $200,000 and on the market 53 days. A 4/2.5/2 with all tile downstairs, freshly painted inside, updated baths, security system, deck and backing to the greenbelt. This house is in my neighborhood so look for my blog "My Neighborhood and Why I … (1 comments)
In this real estate market being what it is today, I am seeing (and maybe only me) a lot of pushing going on to make sure a deal go through.
I recently assisted a buyer to purchase a home. The house had been previously listed in the last couple of months for $15,000 less than my buyer is now paying.
Why didn't it sell while it was listed for so much less? It's possible the house was cluttered. I don't know … (8 comments)
In this series, I we will discuss some short sale basics - what is a short sale, what is the foreclosure process, and how to identify a possible short sale listing, and the "wrong" way to approach this scenario.
In California, foreclosure sales are specifically made exempt from the statutory transfer disclosure requirement. Therefore, it’s anyone’s guess as to what problems may be inherent in the REO property one is purchasing. Thus it is all the more incumbent upon the buyer to obtain as many inspections as possible, including a … (0 comments)
SELLING YOUR HOME in today's market can be a challenge for both the homeowner and the listing agent. The first thing a seller can do is "hire" a team who is experienced, successful, tech savvy and creative in marketing. Here are a few of our recommendations that we provide to our sellers in order … (0 comments)
[REVISION 7/4/08 (original post 7/3/08): The purpose of this post is to educate the public regarding the value a GOOD agent will bring to the transaction, why their fees are justified and how to find a GOOD agent]
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Me: Good Afternoon, ____. I would like to show your property at ___________________. (The property is vacant)
Don't you just love the selling agents that come to you with a low-ball offer, looks at you knowingly and say, "We looked up what they paid for it"
The big question ALL sellers want to know when interviewing an agent to list their home is "what are they going to do to sell it?" The answer is not ever that simple because there is never one thing that sells a home....just many events that lined up perfectly to close … (2 comments)
There are many thoughts on how to deal with what is included and what is excluded with properties. In my area for exlusions a lot of agents simply put "call l/a" to protect themselves or because they haven't taken the time to go over this with the seller or the seller … (4 comments)
I had a wonderful home listed and an agent from another company brought me an offer. It was accepted and I started working on the closing process. I ordered the title work and took the information to the closing company. 
There are some components of a real estate transaction that separate it from so many of the others:
Houston is a great place to live and work. While many Cities and States see troubled circumstances. Our market continues to be STRONG. With great housing prices to begin with and minimal declines in property values. It is a great place to buy, sell, and invest. It is also a great … (1 comments)
I recently saw a property that met my home search criteria but I decided to wait a little because it was higher priced than better homes in the neighborhood.
Today, it showed up....reduced by $4000...but then I saw that it was relisted.
Now I can understand if the property had languished on … (15 comments)
The purpose of a listing agent is to get the most money for their client at closing. Not the highest sales price but the highest net price.
Too often, listing agents have the seller order inspections upfront without doing the repairs. I contend that in most cases, this is costing the … (5 comments)
Sometimes as we sit back and evaluate ourselves we realize that things are as they should be. Other times we realize that we have missed the obvious. This is one of those days when I have realized that I have missed the obvious.
Print is dead. Over 70% of people searching for a home start and continue their search on the internet. Most buyers will know more about the homes that they are looking for than you do before they seek you out. Those who are not marketing on the internet are missing out … (10 comments)
As a virtual tour provider in Rockland County and Orange County NY , I have dealt with a few local realtors and can recommend a few , if you are looking to list and SELL your property , Joanann Singleton of Prudential Rand New City office is one realtor I can … (0 comments)
By the way, I'm not picking on Redfin. If you Google "rebate" and "real estate" you get about 495,000 hits. There are a lot of firms and agents out there on the rebate bandwagon.
So, you're ready to sell your house. 
FELLOW AGENTS: this post is from my local blog and was intended to be some quick thoughts on what to look for in a listing agent; not the "soup to nuts" answer. I'm always a little suprised, though, at the lack of questions (outside of how much is my home worth) I do get on … (0 comments)
I analyze and determine home values in the Richmond market every day. As a top real estate expert in this market, I can help you determine exactly what your home is worth in the current market. Then, as an experienced professional, I'll market your home and negotiate on your behalf to … (0 comments)
We submitted an all cash offer on a short sale listing on March 31. Although our offer was below the list price, we priced it according to a recent sale of a bank-owned property in the neighborhood. The seller accepted on April 3.Change the status on the MLS! In our MLS, once … (2 comments)
It seems to me that in a soft market we have an even greater responsiblity to our clients who entrust us to not just list their homes, but to SELL their homes. While no one can guarantee how fast, or how much a home will sell for, there is so much … (1 comments)
This is often misunderstood by consumers and it is up to the agent to explain the importance of an agency relationship. Consumers want to be sure that their agent is on their side and representing their best interest. An agency relationship is created to form a fiduciary relationship. 
I have processed short sales on behalf of my clients for many years. You should strongly consider adding short sales to your repertoire. This FAQ post is meant to help you understand the basics of a short sale and help you answer some of your client's questions about them.Here are some … (2 comments)
Attention sellers, we are currently in a declining market. If you are serious about selling your home then it is critical that your Realtor understands the dynamic between the market trend and your home's value. Let me explain. The longer your home is on the market the lower the market value. … (3 comments)
When I worked at the title company in 2006, there was one agent who would always sidle up to my desk, lower his voice, and ask if I could get him a copy of the Blue Sheet. The Blue Sheet is an NOD newsletter here in Santa Clara County. Every month … (14 comments)
I am seeing more and more "Team" ads where a "listing agent" is pictured as the Team Leader and takes all the listings under their own name. Also in the same ad is a picture of another team member that is a "buyer's agent" that will be representing buyers on the listing agents properties? 
Selling Your HomeSometimes, life just hands us the inevitable: just when everything seems right with your home, something happens and you have to sell it! It could be that unbelievable job opportunity that you just can't pass up OR twins or triplets!No matter what your reasons are for selling, remember that now is no … (0 comments)
In the last year, I have run into more agents threatening to sue their buyer clients for commission than I have at any point in the four or so years prior. The concept seems lost on me completely. If I, as an agent, didn't do a good enough job in procuring a house for … (8 comments)
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DID THE LISTING ON YOUR HOME EXPIRE AND YOUR HOME DID NOT SELL? 
Photos matter. I pride myself, as a successful agent , on my PHOTOGRAPHY.Want to see my work? Visit www.WinningHomePhotos.comWant proof that it WORKS? Look at my listings-sold record...nearly flawless.I know that the time and effort I put into all 30 pictures of each of my listings GET THEM SOLD QUICKLY. I … (0 comments)
I find that year upon year, my business is divided almost 50/50 between acting as a Listing Agent and as a Buyer's Agent. Today I was reminded for some reason that over the years I failed to gain the business of a couple prospective Buyers because I didn't solely work with Buyers.
I'm wondering how come so many agents are willig to let the listing agent present their offer to a homeowner! They fax over their offer and sit and wait until they hear from you. Maybe I'm from old school, but why wouldn't you want to present your own offer since you know about … (5 comments)
Okay, I need to rant for a minute. I've shown a lot of property lately. Since I only represent buyers, my feedback is usually limited to material defects and "the buyer wasn't overly impressed." I did tell one agent after Sunday that the house was not clean because one of the … (5 comments)
PRICE, PRICE, PRICE! GET IT RIGHT OR WAIT… Some sellers desire to test the market. Perhaps their motivation for selling is not the greatest or they simply have some time before their drop dead move date. At any rate, price is generating a lot of buzz. The Wall Street Journal … (2 comments)
Now, more than ever, it is important to have the right agent working for you. Call me today to get your free market analysis and an overview of the home selling process. I will give you top notch advice on how to prepare your home for marketing, pricing it right from … (3 comments)
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Today I heard a great way to explain a buyer's representation aka buyer's agency agreement. They said to explain it as a football game. No matter who you are, everyone can relate to football. Here's how you explain it. 
When determining the value of your home you need to look at the sales of those homes in your area that are most like yours - most similar in terms of size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and style of home. One factor that many people overlook is that in order … (0 comments)
Short sales are a very interesting aspect of our business. I would try but be prepared to wait for the bank. It might take extra time to close the deal. I wouldn't be afraid unless your buyers are in a tearing hurry. Short sales are a way to get a … (18 comments)
If you listened to every news report and pundit's comments on the market, it is no wonder the market has slowed down so much...! Clearly, there are factors that are affecting all of us, including the rapid appreciation of values that in some areas needs to fall back to a realistic … (1 comments)
When listing a property, it is crucial that we provide our clients feedback regarding the showing/previewing activity on their home. I provide my clients data and statistics on a weekly basis regarding internet traffic from the websites I advertise and list my properties on. I also call agents to ask them if they … (7 comments)
The Vacation Rental Specialist at Aloha Kona Realty, just wanted to give you an update on our latest Condos that are for sale, and approved for Vacation Rentals also. As of this moment we have 13 properties listed, but it looks as though the Kanaloa @ $749,000 will probably be going contingent … (1 comments)
I have to get my listing game going so I thought lets give HouseValues another shot. They gave me a nice deal for 6 months i was able to beat these guys up since I was a justlisted member a few years back. I certianly have the buyer agency down frankly I enjoy these … (2 comments)
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It never ceases to amaze me when reviewing the Property History portion of listings how many potential missed opportunities there are to sell a home. As you know, the Property History section contains all listing information in chronological order by MLS number. It includes, list price, date of sale, close of escrow date … (5 comments)