listings: New, Newer and Recent - Please Clarify! - 01/08/13 09:35 PM
We have all read a similar listing post by an Anonymous Agent:
Wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Colonial Single with New Roof (?), New Kitchen (?), ), Newer HVAC (??), Newer Siding (??), and Recently Updated Bath(???).
    
At first glance, you think "THis is perfect for my buyers Jim and Jane. I must get an appointment!"  You tour the property and it is sparkling clean and shining. You notice granite in the kicthen, hardwood flooring, modern furniture that is staged, and your buyers are excited to place an offer.
Then you get teh Seller's Disclosure and decipher the following … (0 comments)

listings: Why a Broker Tour is Important. - 03/08/11 12:48 PM
 
 
Why is a broker tour an important part of the listing process? A broker tour or broker's open house is an excellent opportunity to showcase your new listing to the real estate community and obtain valuable feedback from a variety of sources (aka opinions about the house).
Check Your Emotions At the Door. Many times, sellers have a difficult time removing their personal feelings and emotions during the sales process. One of the key factors in hiring a real estate professional is to get an unbiased opinion of value and the market (yes, as unbiased as one receiving a … (3 comments)

listings: Are You Territorial? - 03/07/11 12:55 AM
I think it is great when an agent demonstrates that they are a "Neighborhood Specialist".
I applaud their efforts at being an expert on certain locations. This, however, raises an interesting question to those agents: Are You Territorial?
Being territorial is not necessarily bad, depending on ones actions. I only wonder how far will some agents go to oust any competition from entering the marketplace. It other words, are some agents "marking their territory"? One activity I like to do is attend open houses, particularly in areas where I am not as familiar with models and prices. As most agents do, … (4 comments)