agent: Why in the H.E. Double Hockey Sticks Didn't Mine Sell? - 10/01/07 02:42 AM
Why didn't your property sell Mr./Ms. seller? Is that what you ask or what you want to know? Well I'll tell ya, it's one of two sub-reasons which causes one big reason to be neglected.... PRICE! Either your agent didn't bother to tell you that you were priced too high or he/she told you and you didn't listen.
I was researching my farm area last week and found 47 expired listings in the 150k-200k range. Theeeen, I researched the sold and pending listings, here's what I found.
In one, just one zip code where these expireds resided, Philadephia 19111, there were 161 properties … (3 comments)

agent: Stop right there, I work for my client and my client only. - 09/17/07 02:13 AM
Something happend this weekend that really bugs me. I listed a home, AS-IS. The home is in good shape just needs updating. The comps in the area are good. AS-IS homes in my clients condition are flying off the market at 75k easy. Complete rehabs wanting a quick sale fly off at 125k in 2 weeks and are selling between 140k and 150k with an average "shelf life" of 60days. I made my seller well aware of this.
So I get a call from an agent/investor (who happens to know the market very well because mostly all of the comps were his flips) asking … (5 comments)

agent: Why so suprised. - 07/26/07 09:31 AM
 
Customer service is number one in my eyes. Service sells more than pretty pictures painted by a hungry salesperson. I believe in delivery the best service possible and exceeding my client's needs. With that being said, I have a closing coming up. My client is relocating. She lives 2 two states away and our closing is at 9am prompt. I called her and asked if she would like for me to book her a hotel room so she would have no trouble making it to her closing the morning. She had planned on taking the bus from ny to pa as … (6 comments)

agent: wouldn't it be more profitable to refer? - 05/24/07 02:39 AM
everyday i check the expired listings and i wonder....WHY AREN'T AGENTS JUST REFERRING!!! AGENT OUTSOURCING is what i call it. if i have a client that is not selling for whatever reason be it price, my inventory is so big that i can't give the appropriate attention needed to get listing sold...whatever the case may be, wouldn't it be more profitable for me to have a network of other agents to just refer the work to instead of loosing a client? isn't it better to get the referral commission then get none? i'm not understanding. maybe i'm just fairly new and … (3 comments)

agent: Home Selling Tips - 04/29/07 12:46 PM
It's rough selling a home. So I've complied a list of things that should probably make your process a little smoother. While my words aren't the end all be all of home selling, I'm sure you can get some good use of this advice.
1. List it: Home sellers should research and interview agents and choose the best one to suit their needs, market the property accordingly, and advise the best selling price. It is always good to leave the selling in the hands of a professional. Homes with agent representation selling quicker than those sold by owner.2. Inspect it: Make sure … (0 comments)