Real estate blog entries tagged with listing agents

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listing agents: Home Sellers Choose Listing Agents For Reasons I Don't Always Expect to Hear - 10/11/08 10:38 AM

I never know where new business might come from, but I generally know why. Most of my business comes from one of two places: the Internet or referrals. I know that the reasons these people are contacting me are because they heard good things about me or they read my … (14 comments)

listing agents: Lemmings - Now We Know! - 10/09/08 02:53 PM

A lemming is a small hamster like animal that at some points will move in large masses together even if the leader takes them over a cliff! When they follow the crowd in front of them they will go to their certain death. So much for the individual achieving success on … (20 comments)

listing agents: A New Idea? - 10/07/08 04:51 PM

Our company is starting something that I think is a pretty cool idea. I don't know if anybody else is doing it or not, but with gas prices the way they are...I think it's pretty smart.
What am I talking about? Well, many realtors participate in a "tour" once a week. … (22 comments)

listing agents: No Smoke without a Fire - Disclosing House Fires when selling a home - 10/06/08 11:59 PM

No smoke without a Fire!
As a listing agent, do you know if your sellers ever had a house fire? Hopefully you do, you should, right. How do your buyers (Ms./Mr. buyer's agent) react when they find out that the home they are under contract to buy, had a house fire? They … (2 comments)

listing agents: Live/Work St. Charles County - 5 Things to Consider When Income Declines - 10/06/08 10:34 AM

When your income from investments starts to decline or other situations cause a decline in income one of the first thoughts is to downsize or move to a lower cost home. If you are thinking this way there are several things to consider when looking for an agent to put your … (0 comments)

listing agents: Realtor Safety, No Laughing Matter - 09/19/08 03:28 PM

It's National Realtor Safety week and not much is going on to educate agents in our Area. How about yours?
Century 21 Cape Associates in conjunction with the Falmouth Police Department is hosting 2 Realtor/Community Safety sessions at the Falmouth Police Station. This is the topic we all ignore and are … (0 comments)

listing agents: Prediction: The new tricks will kill the old dogs. - 09/17/08 08:55 PM

I predict a change in real estate over the next few years as the "Old Dogs" are outpaced by technology.
When I first started marketing video tours I targeted the most successful agents. My thought was they are successful for a reason, therefore they will recognize great new technology. That was … (0 comments)

listing agents: LISTING AGENTS, TRAIN YOUR CLIENTS ABOUT BUYING!!! - 09/08/08 05:49 PM

I have had the opportunity to answer some "floor calls" in the last week and every one of them has their home on the market, and they are calling me about a property they are interested in. We chat for about 5 minutes before they tell me that they have their … (7 comments)

listing agents: Inside the sellers home - to display or not to display (Broker packets) - 09/04/08 12:15 AM

Inside Display/Broker Packets -You do or you don't? There are a handful of agents that use Broker Packets/displays inside a sellers den home in this area. The packets of course are for the buyer agents to take with them if their buyers are interested in bringing an offer. Do you as … (7 comments)

listing agents: TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE - 09/02/08 05:46 PM

Well as a newer agent of 4 years, I was enticed to take a listing for a 48 condo project. I was honored to say the least and so excited to be representing what I could have potentially made at this prospect. I put my all into it, designed a website, advertised … (4 comments)

listing agents: It's All About the Net! - 08/28/08 05:21 PM

I have a soft spot for FSBO's. Before I was selling real estate, and I was simply appraising it, my wife and I sold our very first home all by ourselves in West Roxbury, MA. The buyer who ended up purchasing the home told us she had an agent representing … (2 comments)

listing agents: DIRTY LITTLE SECRET in Las Vegas - 08/13/08 01:31 PM

Buyers Agents in Las Vegas are facing a dirty little secret every day. I go out of my way to keep it from my clients/buyers. But anyone working with buyers can't help but be painfully aware of it.
The fact that if you look at 30 resale homes in this market, … (3 comments)

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listing agents: A Few Do's and Don'ts for Sellers and Their Agents - 07/16/08 12:41 AM

My first blog on Activerain. Here are a few things I have noticed when previewing homes that other blogs didn't necessarily cover.
Owner/Tenant Occupied Homes
Do - If you have to sell it while it's occupied, keep it tidy. You may live in it, but it still needs to show … (5 comments)

listing agents: Why Are You Not Listing Your Home with the Agent that Sold You The Home? - 07/14/08 01:47 AM

We have an upcoming listing appointment...we may not even take, but we are troubled by the fact that on a several million dollar home, the seller is not contacting the agent that sold them the home in the first place. (The agent is still in business, and yes they do list … (187 comments)

listing agents: It's not magic, getting an offer accepted on a Bank Owned listing... - 07/04/08 07:05 PM

I work with a team of Realtors who exchange information regularly about what is (and is not) "working" in today's market. Everyone knows there is an abundance of bank owned properties on the market. That seems to be the hot topic for buyers right now and where they want to invest their … (4 comments)

listing agents: My turn with Brett... - 07/02/08 12:42 AM

After complimenting Jennifer Allen on her appearance on Real Estate Radio, I ended up in Brett Wilson's gun sites. He accused me of being lame and baseless so I decided to take him up on his challenge. It's late and I'm tired, but here goes....

The Challenge (His words - … (18 comments)

listing agents: Importance of buyer's agent - 06/23/08 01:54 PM

When working on a purchase transaction, I generally prefer to have a buyer's agent separate from the seller's agent. I feel like I am in better position with the buyer if there is an agent that is just representing that buyer.
How important do most real estate agents think that a … (8 comments)

listing agents: Realistic Pricing - 06/22/08 10:13 PM

Today I took buyers through numerous properties in Suburban Montgomery County, PA. They are keenly interested in 3 of them and will probably purchase one in the next few days.
Acting as their designated agent I began to search for sold comparables so that they can make a bonified offer and … (2 comments)

listing agents: Years on Market Vs. Days on Market! No Excuses! - 06/21/08 11:52 AM

I just did a CMA presentation this morning for a potential home seller in the Atlanta area. Nothing has sold in the subdivision since last October. Even a recent agents mailing into the subdivision, had "0" Recent Sales on the post card. Well one of the recent comps I was surprised had … (32 comments)

listing agents: Sellers & Listing agents - One extra way to sell your home !!!! - 06/07/08 11:14 PM

No matter what the general consenus has been that we are in a bad housing market, that buyers can be picky choosers, and houses have dropped in value..... if you need to sell, you sometimes need to be creative. You need to keep an open mind.
I am not here … (12 comments)

listing agents: As a seller, how low of an offer is acceptable? - 06/07/08 09:54 PM

As a seller in this market, how low of an offer is acceptable. Yes, I know every situation is different. I know there is some padding placed there by the listing agent for negotiating and I know there is the additional commission added to what you need to add in order … (4 comments)

listing agents: Listing agent said no more offers will be entertained....until another agent from his office submitted one! - 06/04/08 07:38 PM

Have to vent. So frustrated.
FEBRUARY There's a short sale listing, waterview, that came on the market back in February. Within a week, it went pending (per our MLS, if offer is accepted by the seller, they have to post it as pending within 24 hours). At the same time, the … (2 comments)

listing agents: Do you Qualify Buyers First? - 05/30/08 02:04 PM

How well do you qualify Buyers prior to showing them property? Do you:
1. Require that they not have a home to sell first?
2. Require that they speak with a mortgage lender and get pre-qualified?
3. Require that they meet you at your office for a consultation before showing them property? … (31 comments)

listing agents: If I Can't Sell Your Home, I'll Buy It! | Don't Believe This Lie! - 05/28/08 10:07 PM

A lot of Atlanta home sellers only sell a home every few years, and really do not understand all that is involved. Ever see some real estate signs that say" I buy homes!" Or "If I Can't Sell Your Home, I'll Buy It?" Rule #1 Beware - there is no easy and painless … (68 comments)

listing agents: Have Your Agent Call Us! - 05/25/08 12:03 PM

We receive a lot of calls from persons that want us to show our own listings but claim they have an agent that "Is sick...unavailable...busy...at a wedding...working etc!" We do not have a problem with that. "Just have your agent call us to make arrangements, and we will be more than … (29 comments)

listing agents: Questionable MLS Comments. - 05/24/08 08:21 AM

I is amazing what you read in an MLS entry, and sometimes it is a wonder that anyone would come to see the home. The listing agent places in items like "EZ-Sale...Easy Terms...Lease Purchase Available...Please Note Commission, and last but not least...To show is to sell!" Too bad the homes have … (96 comments)

listing agents: 10 questions before putting your listing on someone else's site. - 05/23/08 09:32 AM

They are all important, so they are all numbered 1. The list is below. As you read the questions, ask yourself which you think is most important? And, are you following the leads of others, or leading the followers? Listings are the inventory of your personal business. Do you treat them … (7 comments)

listing agents: Selling a home in Woodstock - 05/22/08 09:36 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Vinings - 05/22/08 09:33 AM

listing agents: Selling a home in Roswell - 05/22/08 09:27 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Norcross - 05/22/08 09:22 AM

listing agents: Selling a home in Marietta - 05/22/08 09:18 AM

listing agents: Selling a home in Lilburn - 05/22/08 09:13 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Lawrenceville - 05/22/08 09:10 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Kennesaw - 05/22/08 09:08 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Dunwoody - 05/22/08 09:05 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Duluth - 05/22/08 09:02 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Austell - 05/22/08 08:56 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Alpharetta! - 05/22/08 08:52 AM

listing agents: Selling a Homes in Atlanta? - 05/22/08 08:49 AM

listing agents: Selling a Home in Acworth? - 05/22/08 08:45 AM

listing agents: Are Selling Agents Representing Their Clients or Are They Getting Greedy? - 05/21/08 06:01 PM

Are Selling Agents Representing Their Clients or Are They Getting Greedy?

I have been noticing a trend lately that really disturbs me.
In the agent comments there have been some comments made that seem like a "poison pill" The listing agent requires the selling office agent to be present … (4 comments)

listing agents: Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation vs. Dealing Directly with Listing Agents - 05/20/08 09:55 AM

Long Island Homebuyers ~ Buyer Representation introduced the concept of buyer representation on Long Island. The follow-up post provided an in-depth look at the differences between "client" and "customer" relationships, and how it affects the Long Island homebuyer. This series resumes with a look into one of the most common misconceptions … (17 comments)

listing agents: Dead Bugs - 05/17/08 12:54 PM

Don't vacant houses show better if there are not dead bugs laying around? Who is responsible for cleaning up the dead bugs?

The owner? Generally, if the house is vacant, the owner is out of town, how will the owner even know that there … (21 comments)

listing agents: A Solution to Getting Responses From REO Real Estate Agents - 05/09/08 02:55 PM

Many of the REO listing agents I know are hard-working and ethical agents. They have a ton of listings to process, and they don't always earn a full commission because banks negotiate hard on listing fees. I try to cut them slack when I'm writing offers on REOs because I realize … (39 comments)

listing agents: Win Win is a Loser! - 05/06/08 09:55 AM

The big term for the last several years was "Win..Win!" In today's market it is a total loser. It represents an agent that does not know the basics of negotiating, and is a capitulation in representing your client's needs. If an agent has a signed agency with a buyer or seller, … (36 comments)

listing agents: REALTORS, HOW WOULD YOU HANDLE THIS SITUATION? - 05/05/08 11:42 AM

I have a client who was driving home from work and seen a property that she wanted to view, she went to the door and the listing agent happen to be there and showed her the property, my client was interested in the property and the agent wanted her to put … (6 comments)

listing agents: The Home Seller Killed the Deal! - 05/02/08 09:24 AM

All too often in Atlanta real estate we work 24/7/365 to sell a home. We sweat out appraisals, declining pools of buyers, compete against mountains of new homes and other resale homes, and negotiations that are nothing short of a blood sport. Then when we get a deal the sellers linger … (35 comments)

listing agents: Will you PLEASE call me back? - 04/24/08 04:57 PM

There are few things as frustrating as calls that go unreturned. From real estate agents. You know, people who make their living on the phone.
When you take the time to call an agent and make an appointment to show their property (and many agents in my area don't even bother … (10 comments)

listing agents: HOME PAGE for COMMUNITIES SW FLORIDA WEB MAGAZINE - 04/20/08 12:24 PM

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listing agents: HOME PAGE for HOME-CENTER-WEB-MAGAZINE of Southwest FLORIDA - 04/19/08 11:11 AM

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listing agents: How to pick an agent to sell your house - 04/19/08 06:54 AM

Daisy is writing this page--- I can honestly tell you the best way to pick an agent to sell your home. KELE & Daisy Do List HOMES AND DO A GREAT JObs!
THESE ARE DAISY'S THOUGHTS--and only my thoughts--kele has a lot of patience with me----
Word of mouth is wonderful. Do you have … (0 comments)

listing agents: Ahhh, the benefits of the Real Estate Profession - like "late breakfast!" ;^] - 04/18/08 10:59 AM

I like "Late Breakfast!" So many times in the last month I have been confronted with the difficulties of this business. The ups and downs of prices, the disloyalties, the un-ethical practices from people who say they don't, and so on. But today I am enjoying being a real estate professional. … (8 comments)

listing agents: Sellers & Listing Agents -- Are you hurting your potential buyers mortgage payment? - 04/13/08 02:30 PM

You are a seller that lists with a real estate agent, and one of you decides that you will not accept FHA financing as a means of a potential buyer purchasing your home? Why is this? Have you been misinformed by the general public? By a real estate agent that … (14 comments)

listing agents: Who really Sells a home? Four things you should know. - 04/07/08 10:42 AM

Watching what has been happening locally got me to thinking about how important it is when selling your home to ask the question who really sells homes? Some really great listing agents with some fantastic marketing ideas have been working very hard to sell homes in my immediate area. Yet, … (4 comments)

listing agents: Key Box Etiquette - 04/04/08 01:52 PM

I don't beg often, but I think this is worth it. For those agents who work in areas that have condos please, please, please go out and invest in a few id tags for you lock boxes. It is really painful to be out previewing with a client and you come … (1 comments)

listing agents: Fingers on the pulse of the market....BUYING THE LISTING - 04/03/08 07:35 AM

I heard it said yesterday at an MLS breakfast that we wont know when we hit bottom until we start to climb back up... I have heard this before. My crystal ball has been broken for years so I can't even go down the road of speculating when that trip back … (5 comments)

listing agents: Educating Sellers in a Down Market - 03/29/08 08:43 PM

The hardest part of a listing appointment is not telling the sellers all the "stuff" you are going to do for them, flyers, open houses, broker tours, websites, postcards, and on and on... These are great but what do they really do, brand your brokerage, open houses are held for homes … (1 comments)

listing agents: Great article on pricing in a crazy market - 03/29/08 06:13 PM

Today, the Washington Post came out with its annual Real Estate "Mega Section." It was all about what houses are really worth in a confusing market. The opening article on the cover page was really exciting because it featured our brokerage quite prominently. It described --using a current example-- the way … (3 comments)

listing agents: If the Home Seller Says.... This is what they really Mean! - 03/25/08 10:01 PM

For all of us that are veterans in real estate we've heard every possible line a potential home seller can say while they try to negotiate in a position of strength! The problem is that most of them really don't know what they are saying and how it will most likely … (44 comments)

listing agents: How much info is too much between a home buyer and seller? - 03/20/08 12:00 AM

In the initial stages of negotiation between a home buyer and seller, it is customary to provide the buyer's pre-qualification letter from their lender to show the seller proof that the buyer is qualified to buy the property. But if the sellers ask for more than that before the terms are … (8 comments)

listing agents: No More Room For Mediocracy - 03/13/08 10:07 PM

There really isn't room for the mediocre real estate agent any more. With more and more people getting into real estate every year, you would think that would raise the bar just a little bit on the competition. And it has. Unfortunately for some, it's just easier to be lazy..... ie: mediocre … (2 comments)

listing agents: Sellers...Please make sure your home is being marketed to the RIGHT buyer! - 03/10/08 07:53 AM

When you are listing a home for sale, do you point out all of the amenities that are really there or are you misleading in your comments, marketing and promises to your sellers?
I was driving by a home that had a rider saying "Waterfront". I live in the same subdivision as … (10 comments)

listing agents: Rainy Days and Wet Basements - 03/07/08 04:50 PM

It's raining cats and dogs out there! If you have a client with a wet basement, we can help. We are a family owned business that works well with Realtors, decorators and stagers.
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listing agents: REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND BROKERS, STOP WALLOWING! LET'S TAKE OUR BUSINESS BACK. - 03/05/08 04:42 PM

CHANGE YOUR PRACTICES TO CONFORM TO PRESENT MARKET CONDITIONS and LEARN TO WORK WITH WHAT YOU CANNOT CHANGE. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU HOW TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS.SOME THINGS WE CAN CONTROL: LISTING AGENTS: STOP TAKING OVERPRICED LISTINGS. Permitting home sellers to dictate our business practices by taking overpriced home listings is costing … (112 comments)

listing agents: Nosey Neighbors are A Mixed Blessing | They'll Watch Your Listing! - 02/15/08 07:07 PM

Nosey neighbors are sort of a mixed blessing in real estate. Neighbors they can stir things up when you list a home, saying you are listing a home at too low a price, or they can sing your praises and tell others how diligent and professional you are. It is always … (52 comments)

listing agents: HOME-BUYING SELLING MORTGAGING HOMES in Southwest FLORIDA. Realtor Mortgage Broker Team support - 02/13/08 10:18 PM

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listing agents: Did The Seller Forget What They Said? - 01/10/08 09:29 AM

Over the years in real estate when listing a seller you sit across from them at the kitchen table and they are wringing their hands begging you to get them a contract. The words they use are "Just get me a contract, and we'll make it work!" Items you point out … (34 comments)

listing agents: Is Raising the Listing Price A Smart Thing to Do in This Market? - 12/19/07 03:15 PM

Since I am not a novice to Atlanta real estate there are certain things I do everyday. One thing I do is run a Hot Sheet for all local listing activity for Atlanta homes and condos. I do this daily! It gives me a snapshot at trends that are taking place, … (14 comments)

listing agents: Turn Key Condition or a Project? What are Home Buyers Looking For? - 12/17/07 11:18 AM

I think many home sellers are totally unaware that when selling a home that buyers want to buy a home where they can move right in! What a concept! They are looking to buy a home, not a project! That's right, it isn't rocket science! Most home buyers are looking for … (15 comments)

listing agents: A Funny Story About A Listing Agent that Had It! - 12/03/07 04:20 PM

I was speaking with an Atlanta real estate agent friend of mine the other day about the difficulty in dealing with sellers in this current market. No matter what statistics, facts or reports that you present the sellers, their home is different! They want to know why you cannot sell it! … (32 comments)

listing agents: "BRIDGING THE GAP TO REAL ESTATE SUCCESS" - 11/26/07 09:51 PM

BRIDGING THE GAP TO REAL ESTATE SUCCESS / VOL 8 ISSUE 2
TO SELL OR NOT TO SELL?
Ron Reed, the Mortgage Doc /Writer & PublisherBridging the Gap to Real Estate Success © 2007 All Rights Reserved
REPRINT:
A rookie realtor in the middle of a tight negotiation, having a deal about to … (3 comments)

listing agents: What Makes a Good Listing Agent? - 10/30/07 02:33 PM

The last post about serving buyers made me think about how I work with sellers. I guess it is over-simplification to say I ask them what they want and then I give it to them, but that's how I do it. Over the years, I have heard the same comments over … (1 comments)

listing agents: Corner Lots are A Negative | Creative marketing - Turning Negatives into Positives - 10/20/07 10:29 AM

I've been in Atlanta real estate long enough to know that a corner lots are a negative. Oh, they will sell, but not as quickly as other homes on a normal lot! Why? Because there is no privacy in the front of the corner lot, nor is there any in the rear yard. … (17 comments)

listing agents: Clean it up guys! - 10/15/07 07:58 AM

Just a note for listing agents. Remember to ask the sellers to clear out any clutter as much as possible and have all accesses to attics and crawlspaces easily accessible so the home inspector and have a good visual inspection without any obstructions. Here are some pictures of what I've come … (32 comments)

listing agents: Time is of the essence....right? - 10/11/07 01:48 PM

I am perplexed with the amount of work I do daily to keep the transactions together, keep them smooth, and all organized. The only difficulty I experience is the incapability of the other brokers in the biz. How do they keep the business when they are so weak at the business … (4 comments)

listing agents: Seller Desperate...Very Very Motivated..psst!...Willing to Negotiate...Seller will give away the farm! - 10/05/07 05:39 PM

Sounds crazy doesn't it? Here in south Florida, read all the MLS descriptions and that is what you will see written by Seller's listing agents. I understand it is a difficult market here in south Florida, though I strongly feel these Realtors are doing such a disservice to their clients by exposing … (0 comments)

listing agents: Listing Agents Say "Buy Now!" and Buyers Agents Say "Wait!" - 10/04/07 10:45 PM

Listing agents and buyers agents have each drawn a line in the sand choosing to represent as an agent either a buyer or a seller. The object of each agency agreement is to represent their clients in selling or buying a home. When you think about it, the advice should not … (20 comments)

listing agents: Lofts Are Not Bedrooms! - 10/03/07 11:08 PM

I guess of all the pet peeves I have in real estate is the counting of a loft as a bedroom upstairs! Over the years in real estate I cannot count the times that I showed a home that billed itself as a 4 bedroom 2 and a half home. When … (20 comments)

listing agents: Real Estate Strategies | What are You Doing to Turn Your Real Estate Business Around? - 09/25/07 10:52 AM

In real estate there is always tremendous resistance to change, yet change is inevitable as the changing tides. Some will survive,and some will not. Charles Darwin is pretty much accepted today for his theories on the subject of survival of a species. So how will we adapt to change personally? Change occurs every day, … (30 comments)

listing agents: Home Seller's Very Short Don't List - 09/24/07 12:56 AM

When it comes to home repair projects that require more that two tools I'm a real "do-it-someone-elser". This is because I've discovered that I often end up with better results- and often at a lower price than my fix-ups.
Unfortunately, too many do-it-yourselfers are trying to save a buck when preparing … (5 comments)

listing agents: I Need a Really Good Real Estate Agent | I Must Sell My Home or Else… | Do You Qualify? - 09/23/07 09:34 PM

The title above is not so far fetched these days. A lot of homeowners are really up against different types of pressure and they need real help yesterday! Home sellers may have different needs, but they share one thing in common, they must get results! The needs of one seller to … (12 comments)

listing agents: Shame, shame Mr. seller- I found out your secret! - 09/22/07 04:54 AM

I was sitting back and enjoying a cup of coffee Thursday morning while I was setting some appointments for my buyers for the coming weekend. it was a beautiful morning; felt almost like a June morning. The sun was shinning and it was turning out ot be a warm day. The … (43 comments)

listing agents: 2871 1st Street, Unit 901 - Livermore, Ca 94550 - 09/18/07 11:22 PM

What a motivation to move to LIVERMORE, CA !

Great price $525,000! This gorgeous Palasage Community Townhome (Built: 2004)with (1744 sq ft) is a corner end unit and is sunny in like-new condition with a spacious kitchen , granite countertops, oak cabinets, black appliances, island & family room combo, baths are … (3 comments)

listing agents: Home Sellers - I Want to Sell My Home, But I'm Not Going to Give It Away! - 09/12/07 09:19 AM

Have you noticed the new mantra from home seller's when you try to explain the current market conditions and realities is "I Want to Sell My Home, But I'm Not Going to Give It Away!" What they don't realize that if the do not listen to what you are telling them … (22 comments)

listing agents: 25 Common Courtesies Expected of a Real Estate Agent - 09/09/07 08:11 AM

As a professional real estate agent, there are some common courtesies that should be expected from you. While sitting in a PPAR Meeting the other day, we went over some of these that I thought needed to be shared. Here are a few (actually MORE than 25 ... if you're counting) of the … (95 comments)

listing agents: Vanished into thin air- the case of the missing lock boxes - 09/01/07 10:41 AM

I was reading another blog earlier today that was in regards to what your lock box can reveal and do for you. Well this reminded me of something that happened here just a few months ago that really caused a scare to the sellers as well as a big hurt to … (9 comments)

listing agents: Why Buyers Agents need to embrace Staging - 08/26/07 05:53 AM

In a recent report by the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents, Mary McDonald, Broker Associate and member of The Mary Opfer Team at RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest was named among the Nation's Top 5 Home Staging Professionals.
The report highlighted the effects of Home Staging on buyers and warned buyers and … (5 comments)

listing agents: Marketing idea from the mortgage side to help you with your listings! - 08/23/07 11:12 PM

Hello everyone, this may be new to you or not, but it's working and it can really help both parties out, here's how....
Here’s what you can try with your listings, instead of lowering the price to attract buyers with those magic words "JUST REDUCED", try this…
Add to the … (26 comments)

listing agents: What Sellers and Listing Agents Should Look for in Offers/Financing - 08/15/07 05:12 PM

This is a follow up to another post from this morning but from a different perspective: Sellers and Listing Agents.
What should Sellers and Listing Agents be looking for in offers these days--aside from the price, because the price doesn't mean anything unless the deal will close.
Here is what I learned yesterday:
Not … (1 comments)

listing agents: Time For A Mortgage Check Up!! - 08/10/07 05:41 PM

Well with the recent fallout on Wall Street and in the Sub Prime Mortgage Markets, now it the time to re-assess just where the heck we are all at!
Home buyers, if you have been pre-approved for a loan earlier than August 9, 2007, I strongly recommend that you call whom ever … (2 comments)

listing agents: 5-Star NAR Ranking System - 08/08/07 02:01 PM

- New construction, totally updated homes (last 5 years)
- Some updates (last 5 years), move-in condition
- Needs updating, but otherwise in move-in condition
- Handyman special, fixer upper, functional obsolescence
- Tear-down with only land value
We have reached a point in time where the old system of using terms like Diamond, Mint, Excellent, … (19 comments)

listing agents: Reality Real Estate | Has this ever happened to you? - 07/29/07 08:45 AM

Have you ever taken one of those listings that you really had misgivings about...thinking it would never sell in your lifetime? I mean every home has at least one negative feature. There are power lines, homes backing to roads, below street grade lots, creeks in the back yard, homes with lots … (32 comments)

listing agents: "Don'ts" of Home Selling in The Current Market - 07/27/07 04:08 PM

DON'T overprice your home! Most sellers want to do it and as a homeowner, I understand. Your home has sentimental value and you've most like spent years in it pointing out every single great feature of it to your friends and family. However, when a buyer comes through it, they will … (0 comments)

listing agents: How Buyers Can Walk in the Shoes of Sellers and Listing Agents - 07/19/07 03:07 PM

It was Starbucks today. Sometimes it's a living room. Other times it's their favorite restaurant for lunch. Real estate, especially with prices like we have here in Silicon Valley, involves some critical decisions that are sometimes stressful to think about, so I try to help my clients feel more at ease … (0 comments)

listing agents: What's with the 000's anyways? - 07/16/07 09:44 AM

Why is it that some agents just fill in the blanks with 000s instead of taking the time to find out the proper information for their new listings on theMLS? There are required fields for a reason, so why do you just add 000s instead of providing that information? It doesn't … (2 comments)

listing agents: The Lazy Agent Series: #5 - 06/28/07 11:31 AM

Do not attempt to adjust your computer monitor! The latest addition to "The Lazy Agent Series" was selected because it is an example of why it is not only important to proofread your MLS listings for accuracy but also for the quality of the photos uploaded. I can only hope that this agent possibly did not realize … (30 comments)

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