Jim's Boise Idaho Real Estate Blog

I have recommended that our Multiple Listing Service start a new member benefit of hosting these documents and contacts.  Currently, agents get copies of the CCR's and plat maps from their favorite title company and then upload them for each listing (if they even bother to post them as associated...

Yes, this is true!  You can have this brand new single level home on a river front lot built for $395,000 including the lot!  This home was specifically selected for this lot based on the following; Lots of windows in the back to maximize natural light and views out to the Snake River Master bedr...

I was just reading the June 2018 residential house market report for Ada County (Boise, Idaho) and saw some interesting statistics.  Here are a few sound bites: "lack of inventory" "existing homes fell to . . . " "down 27.3% from the same month last year" However, upon reading the entire article ...

It is imperative that Realtors use today's technology tools to help manage their business.  Think about what tools your Realtor uses in their professional trade.  Are they upgrading their tools or still hanging onto their original equipment like they are their "professional" personal photo from t...

Did you know that 92% of the home buyers today are going online for their real estate needs?  Therefore, it is imperative that your home show it's best online before a buyer comes to see it in person!  Think about it, if your home is for sale and a buyer found it on Tinder, would a buyer swipe ri...

Even though I am not into selfie's today is a special day.  It is National Selfie Day 2018!No this is not FAKE news, but in case you want to verify it:  https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-selfie-day-june-21/Who knows what will happen if you follow the directions (since I have not ready them...

There have been lots of changes lately at the National Association of Realtors (NAR).  The only thing constant in this world today is in fact change itself.They thought about changing the LOGO but after spending countless hours and money, they appear to have tabled or abandoned that change.They a...

Marketing for a builder is completely different than marketing a resale listing.  It is imperative that a builder / developer understand this to make sure their agent is doing the best possible job for them.One main difference was covered in one of my Advanced Marketing Classes at Boise State Uni...

Saturday 3/31/2018, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPioneer Title Company8151 W Rifleman St, Boise ID Text LEARN to 208-450-3311 to register or call 208-739-9007.Buying a home may be closer than you think. Get ready to Fire your Landlord!Tired of paying your landlord's taxes and building his or her wealth ins...

Too many people assume if they see something generated by a computer formula or in print is has to be TRUE.  I think the last election process in the United States at least having people thinking more on the lines of "Trust But Verify".There are lots of computer Automated Valuation Models that tr...