For a little over two weeks now, Matthew Ferrara has been on an international speaking tour, visiting such places as Australia and New Zealand at the AREC and Hartcourts International conferences. In todays blog, "Out from Under with an Idea from down Under," Matthew shares an interesting idea on how the United States could clear out the excess and distressed inventory. In Australia and New Zealand, homes sell weeks, not months. In some areas, more than 60% sell in four weeks – with cash non-contingent offers and 10% non-refundable down. That’s just about the time it takes the average … (1 comments)
sellers: Finding the Right Contractor!
- 04/20/10 05:21 AM
Freelance sites are everywhere and for pretty much any industry. So why not construction. Wouldn't it be nice to just post what your looking to get done and then sit back and let the bids come in? I came across a new website that does just that! Bid My Reno is a new website in which home and business owners who need to renovate or construct anything will be able to post a project online, and get in touch with contractors who offer their services at competitive prices. The site is free for clients, so users can post as many projects … (0 comments)
sellers: Understanding Consumers Can Save You Money!
- 04/09/10 05:46 AM
Today I came across this great and very timely post on Agent Genius by Realtor Anna Altic. She posed the question, Is there such a thing as "over greening"? What I found most telling was the difference between what the builders thought qualified a home as green and what the consumers thought. We see this all the time in real estate. Our way of communicating and doing business can sometimes be completely different from the consumers. To help get us all on the same page, we need to spend a little time listening to what the consumers expect. A great … (2 comments)
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