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I attempted to show a listing today and called the listing agent's (LA) office per the showing instructions. The agent on duty couldn't find it and advised that I call the LA which I promptly did. I left him a message and he called me back after a few minutes.
Listing agents are having a rougher time moving listings this year and sometimes, it's not just the price, it's the circumstances of showing and the aftermath. 
Doing some research on the MLS, I came across the following remarks on a listing:
Ever drive through a beautiful neighborhood and see the home of your dreams For Sale By Owner (FSBO)? What's the risk to you when buying a FSBO? Aren't you getting a better deal because you don't have to deal with those pesky real estate agents?
Recently, one of my agents told about a property she is going to write an offer for contract. It seems there is a story that goes with the property and is being spread around by the current listing agent. The home has been on the market for nearly a year in … (4 comments)
Another great week in real estate for buyers and sellers in the Oak Hill/Herndon area. There were a total of 111 net singel family listings on the market for this weekend. There were 8 new listings. 9 homes sold this week - which is great for a summer week. There are buyers … (0 comments)
Why? Why? WHY? 
I must say that this almost knocked me out of my chair when I was reading the listing information on a particular listing. I had a client call me yesterday to tell me they found a few homes from my daily emails that interested them. I pulled up the listings and we went … (23 comments)
Who's representing who? You list your home with a listing agent and the agent quickly run through the various types of agency representation ... but what does it mean to you as the seller? Who represents the buyer? What does it mean to each party in dual representation situations? 
William Johnson published recently an excellent post: Out with the Old FICO Scoring System and In with the New. It triggered an excellent discussion on the FICO score itself, but also touched on many other issues, such as the role (and potential liability) of real estate agents evaluating credit report … (47 comments)
I am currently working on getting a listing. The owner of the property is overseas and is relocating and leaving the United States. About ten days ago I forwarded by email all of the comparables, a copy of the listing agreement and other documents that we need signed in order to … (7 comments)
I am one of the founding brokers of Seller's Realty Group www.selllersrealtygroup.com and would like to welcome everyone to our view of how Seller's should be handled.
As an agent, when you are representing a buyer, do you recommend a home inspection? If so, I have a few questions.
In this market --- and this one IS DIFFERENT than the recent past --- we all have to have that frank conversation with our sellers (and ourselves) about what it takes to market and SELL real estate. Some sellers are not really interested in selling their property. 
Taking pride in your listing
I just couldn't let it go, this topic of listing agents wanting to be present during a showing. Last February I talked about how I make my own appointments, and as often as possible, I also do the showings. It's not that I don't have enough to fill up my time … (24 comments)
A few months ago another agent in my office asked for my help with developing a Comparative Market Analysis for a potential client who called our Seattle Real Estate office looking for a listing agent to do a CMA and perhaps list her home for sale, a very unique and higher end home. The Seller lives on one of … (4 comments)
Once the seller has prepared the property for market, there is still one critical thing you can do that will make a big difference in the the co-operating agents' and their Buyers experience of the property. 
Yesterday I was 2 days from the closing date on one of our listings in Summerlin in the Las Vegas area of Nevada. The escrow was a 60 day close (which frazzles my nerves to begin with, but we had a non-refundable earnest deposit) and we had taken care of everything the buyer requested. … (6 comments)
I have clients relocating from Cumberland, Virginia to Charlotte, North Carolina. I am looking for a very aggressive listing agent that I can refer to them and get results. They have a home on about 8 acres of land in a semi rural area. I am in hopes that it can … (0 comments)
Berkshire Hills is one of the most popular townhome developments in Denville. This interior unit is larger, with a total of 7 rooms. There are two spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a powder room. The bathrooms have been tastefully updated with corian countertops and imported tile flooring. The master bedroom … (2 comments)
How would you like this epitaph on your tombstone - Went to Hell for Misrepresentation?My observation is there is going to be a crowd.I hear a lot of agents talk about how great open houses are for meeting prospective buyers. Often they go on and on about what a great source … (1 comments)
The proper identity of sectional factory-built homes routinely stumps North Carolina Listing Agents who often mistakenly label these homes.
Yesterday I did an inspection on a very nice house, however the listing agent and the seller did not prepare the house for the inspection. 
With so many agents out their vying for your business, it can be a difficult decision choosing the "right" agent to sell your home. Without giving away my complete listing presentation, here are a few important questions you should be asking any prospective agent:Where will you market my listing? Given the … (0 comments)
If you're a real estate agent or broker, you've either been on the receiving end or giving end of what I call "Buying A Listing". If you're a consumer and sold a home before, you mave have been presented with it and declined to work with that agent/broker (smart) or fallen … (6 comments)
I went back and read through this after I was done, and it is a bit of a rant, I apologize in advance. 
The Right Way to Sell Northern Virginia Real Estate in DC Area Sellers Stop!!! Sellers, the world has changed. Why are you paying extra to sell your Northern Virginia real estate using yesterday's methods which are actually more expensive?!?! The answer is probably that you haven't been researching this intensely … (14 comments)
One of the most important aspects of every real estate listings is the commission that the seller agrees to pay. Be sure to ask the agent how this commission is going to be distributed. This is very important and the way that the agent answers can tell you quite a bit … (1 comments)
Last week, Curbed posed a question about a buyer who viewed an open house without her buyers agent (please take note, this is a buyer from NY, where there is hardly any buyer representation). When she/he decided to put a bid in with another agent (acting as HER representing agent) the selling agent … (16 comments)
A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained. 
Only approximately 2% of all listings nationwide are sold by the listing agent. When you list your house with me, I will try my best to sell it myself, but more importantly, I will simply get it sold.Colleagues in my firm or real estate agents who are affiliated with a cooperating … (1 comments)
Has this happened to you?
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Please hear me out before you slam me.
Simple: Because No Other Realtor Gives You as many Marketing Features To Sell Your Home Faster & at the Best Price! 
Omaha, Nebraska. Contributed by David Matney with Alliance Real Estate.We have all heard these questions. Why isn't my home selling? Then there is but the home down the street sold just like mine 2 months ago for $140,000 and now you want to lower the price to $135,000? I don't want to "give" … (4 comments)
Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and seen one agent with most of the homes for sale? Your first thought might be that they must know a lot about the neighborhood. You might think it would be a good thing to deal directly with that agent if you decide to … (3 comments)
Did you know that a listing agent represents the seller and works to get them the most money for their home? They must supply the seller with any and all information that may affect the decision to sell their property. You should have your own real estate agent to represent your … (1 comments)
I called this agent to set up an appointment and told him I wanted to show that afternoon. He told me it was on lock box and that the home was recently emptyed and that they had, had dogs in the home. He told me the last time he was there … (15 comments)
My mom, I love her to death, sells timeshare resales. She has been in the timeshare business for almost 30 years and can sell ice to an Eskimo. She has won many National sales awards and is excellent at what she does.
When I started my real estate career back in 1992, I worked in a very rural area in the Ozarks. There was an "old-timer" in the office that told many funny anecdotes about his rather colorful beginnings. He related the one about a buyer and seller coming to terms on a transaction, … (2 comments)
There's a new phenomenon here in the Birmingham / Bloomfield Hills market. Well, maybe it's not new..... and maybe it's just a phenomenon to me. Either way, it's shocking none the less! 
Buying your first home? Just the thought is enough to send shivers up your spine. Where do I start? Lenders? Who do I call? Sales contract? Earnest money? Escrow companies? title insurance? counter offers? addendum's? Inspections?. Just a few of the real estate questions that I will answer.Where do I start?The very first … (2 comments)