real estate agent: Olympia Real Estate Agents: Not Something for Nothing! - 01/17/17 01:06 PM
 Sooner or later, all children need to be warned about the fallacy of something for nothing. It’s an important lesson and a milestone. Very little ones are too young to be exposed to the idea that when they grow up, they should automatically examine the motives behind anything that seems to be offered for free. Until then, it’s one of the joys of parenthood to enjoy shielding the innocence of their kids for as long as possible. But sooner or later, for their own good, the basic lesson from the adult world has to be learned: outside the family, there’s no … (0 comments)

real estate agent: Do-It-Yourself Olympia Real Estate Agent Dowsing - 03/28/16 10:59 AM
 
Whenever a buyer or seller is set to enter the market, they find themselves faced with the task of identifying the Olympia real estate agent who will serve them best. There are many of us to choose from—and not a lot guidance on how to proceed.
Maybe there should be something like a Real Estate Agent Dowser. You remember dowsers—the folks who divine where to drill for ground water. Most do it by walking around, holding a dowsing rod (usually Y-shaped). When it shivers or points down, BINGO! That’s where the water is. Pay the fee and call the drilling company. … (0 comments)

real estate agent: Choosing Your Olympia Real Estate Agent: Easy First Step - 02/25/16 02:52 AM
 
When interviewed following the successful close of their home’s sale, a convincing majority of homeowners say that one of the most decisive factors came early on: choosing the right real estate agent. The reasons given go further than simply chaperoning the business transaction. The right agent does more than pare down the stress level that can creep into the process at any moment; does more than handle the numerous contractual issues that need to be addressed before a sale can reach a tidy conclusion.
The right agent lets you rest easy, knowing that your listing is getting the full energy and professional … (0 comments)

real estate agent: Shortcut to Selecting Your Best Olympia Real Estate Agent - 01/25/16 07:51 AM
 
A sizeable portion of the recruiting business has gone online, and a lot of small and medium-sized businesses are using them. We hear a lot of ads for them—promising job hunters an efficient way to distribute their resumes; promising business managers an efficient way to attract new talent.
Busy Olympia business managers are assured they’ll snag quality candidates to fill their open positions by simply filling out an online form describing their job vacancies. Some even promise to deliver the resumes of dozens of candidates almost overnight (if not actually overnight!) using their online job-hunting database systems. What is left unsaid is … (0 comments)

real estate agent: Your Olympia Real Estate Agent Has Skin in the Game! - 11/23/15 02:19 AM
 
The relationship between you and your Olympia real estate agent is unlike most working relationships people establish—and understanding why the difference is important can be useful when you go to buy or sell a property in Olympia.
For openers, working with a Olympia real estate agent is a hybrid kind of situation. Although you do ‘hire’ your agent—and that agent is “working for you”—there is also an element of partnership involved. This is no mere technical abstraction.
If you have ever run any kind of business, you know the difference between having an employee and having a partner. A good employee performs the tasks … (0 comments)

real estate agent: The Best Real Estate Agents in Olympia are True Team Players! - 03/02/15 08:02 AM


In the weeks before you decide which of our local real estate agents will represent you and your home once it goes on the market, you’re probably looking for a Olympia Realtor® with the qualities that make a great sales person: knowledgeability, directness, personality, trustworthiness. Likeability is always helpful, but it’s only one among many qualifications. This is a business decision, and an important one for you and your family.
Then, the instant you make your selection, the landscape changes completely! You are no longer on your own: you and your Olympia real estate agent are members of a … (0 comments)