realtor: Who are the Real Estate Experts?
- 10/06/10 09:21 AM
These days with the unique nature of our housing market it sometimes feels presumptuous to proclaim to be an expert in anything related to real estate. Our business of buying and selling homes is so kinetic, with a fluidity that is constantly changing and evolving, that it requires vigilant, almost daily monitoring in order to truly be called REALTOR®. Many people don't realize that every licensed real estate agent cannot legally use the term "realtor" in order to identify themselves. Over the years that term has often been universally used to refer to any person selling real property. And while all … (1 comments)
realtor: Referral - True Story
- 07/17/09 05:32 AM
I got a referral from a friend today. He works the commercial & development side of real estate so I felt comfortable with the lead he was providing. He did mention the caller had some quirks, but who doesn't? In any case, it was a listing opportunity, yea! I'm always grateful when I receive referrals; it's the best way to get business in my opinion. So I dutifully researched the property. I didn't have much to go on, just a name and rough location, but somehow I managed to track down the house. I called the prospect to determine their needs, … (3 comments)
realtor: A Short Sale Tale – What a Shame
- 06/08/09 10:00 AM
Short sales and foreclosures are not all they are cracked up to be, especially if the agent on the listing side claims to know more than they actually do. Please don't report to be the expert with a vast amount of knowledge and experience in these matters if you're not. Faking it only makes the situation worse, and we may end up loosing the opportunity to help both purchaser and seller meet their needs. It doesn't take long to realize someone is blowing smoke up your shorts if when you call they give you a different story each time. It either … (5 comments)
realtor: Is the Weekend the Only Time We can Look for Homes?
- 06/08/09 07:09 AM
My business partner Ann recently came across this question while holding open a house for sale here in Richmond, Virginia. It came from a first-time home buyer that was using the internet and news papers to look for a new home. The innocence of the question brought a smile to my face, but then I know about fifty percent of the people out there are searching for homes without the benefit of using a REALTOR®. They are not finding the properties they want, or previewing them early when they are fresh on the market, or during those times when it's most … (0 comments)
realtor: Is There No Winning in Today’s Housing Market?
- 06/01/09 08:08 AM
There is no question it's a buyer's market in some rather uncertain times. Sellers still appear unrealistic about price and condition, and purchasers feel no sense of urgency to make a decision - and both sides are unhappy about it. This must be the reason why people feel like there is no winning in today's housing market. What's truly surprising to me is that when making important decisions about their homes folks often don't use the data provided by us as professional Realtors. They want our opinion, our experience our knowledge, but when the facts are delivered they would rather take … (0 comments)
These days with the unique nature of our housing market it sometimes feels presumptuous to proclaim to be an expert in anything related to real estate. Our business of buying and selling homes is so kinetic, with a fluidity that is constantly changing and evolving, that it requires vigilant, almost daily monitoring in order to truly be called REALTOR®.
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