list: A Dozen Essentials for a Smooooooth Home Inspection - 09/30/10 02:07 PM
 
I like my inspections like I like my peanut butter.
If you don't know Charles, you're not reading enough blogs.  I've been following his blog almost as long as I've been on ActiveRain and although I don't always have a moment to comment, I do read it almost daily.  No matter where you hail from and what odd things your homes may or may not have based on regional differences in building standards, Charles' blog is always full of tips, thoughts, and common sense knowledge for buyers, sellers, and Realtors® relating to inspections.
We all should have a few good … (5 comments)

list: For Sale By Owner Conversation - Thoughts For San Antonio Sellers - 10/25/09 06:45 AM

photo courtesy of Casey Serin
For Sale By Owner - Is it a good thing?
I recently spoke with an online friend of mine at Twitter and learned they were selling their house as a "For Sale By Owner" (or FSBO as they are often called in real estate circles).  I didn't know they were selling their home, but we had spoken a bit about their future purchase.  I learned that they were selling it as a FSBO only after a tweet caught my attention.
It seems a buyer's agent had stopped by their house and knocked on their door.  … (5 comments)

list: San Antonio Sellers - Do You Know Where Your Home Is? - 09/13/09 07:42 AM

image courtesy of Robert Couse-Baker
Exposure, the internet, and you.
When you're thinking about selling your San Antonio home, you have a lot to consider.  Price, staging or not, different listing tactics (bonuses, allowances, residential service contracts, inclusions, etc.), and who your Realtor® will be.  It's a huge step in your life and getting it right is the goal.  A improperly listed home can languish on the market and cause you more headaches than you want (who wants headaches?).  One of the biggest functions of a Realtor® during your listing is getting your home noticed.  With plenty of houses to … (2 comments)