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My buyer said, “You should be a politician!” I knew the reason why. I would not give him a definitive answer to his question. Not because I did not want to, but I could not.The question asked as we went through the home for the first time was, “How soon do we need to make an offer on this home?” ...
04/01/2012
In the first part of this series, Stop Poaching my Buyers - A Series on the NAR Code of Ethics, I described the purpose of writing this series. I would like to take an opportunity to outline where I plan on taking it. This will serve as a road map. Part 2 will complete the Introduction portion o...
03/31/2012
From time to time, I have chimed in when someone has written about having a buyer poached. Persons have challenged me about a post I have written or when I have challenged folks to be precise about the use of this terminology, “poaching my buyers.”I have decided to write a rather detailed series...
03/31/2012
Are you considering buying or selling a home in Lancaster, PA in the Manheim Central School District? There are seveal steps to consider. If buying: Will you qualify for a mortgage? If so, how much. It is important to consult with a qualified mortgage professional. How will you conduct your searc...
03/31/2012
I love working with other great agents. A successful agent, an agent who has considerably more production than I do, does not intimidate me, but helps me learn every time I negotiate a contract with him or her. This agent has helped me discover the trees among the forest.One agent, in particular,...
03/31/2012
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Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get SlaughterThis idiom, as defined by usingenglish.com, is used to express being satisfied with enough, in contrast to be greedy and having it become your undoing. This is a lesson which many sellers and buyers of real estate in Lancaster, PA have had to learn.I have looked ba...
03/31/2012
Are you thinking about selling your home in Lancaster, PA this spring of 2012? Preparing your yard, shrubs and beds is an important part of creating great curb appeal. Take some time to do some basic yard work and enhance the sale of your home: Fertilize your yard Treat the weeds Clean the beds o...
03/30/2012
HouseLogic has an interesting article and video regarding the design of your kitchen and how it may lead to a larger consumption of food. The article notes the following designs which seem to lead to a higher consumption of food: Large great room/kitchen combinations tend to draw people into thi...
03/29/2012
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An inevitable fact of life is that conflict will arise between human beings. It cannot be avoided? It is not immoral or wrong. It simply is. The question then arises, “How do you handle conflict?”This is a personal question which requires some reflection. One’s style of handling conflict is patte...
03/27/2012
Do you have a reinspection after repairs are made by the seller?I was asked by a fellow agent whether I suggest to my buyer to have a reinspection when repairs are completed by the seller. I have not done this, but it did get me thinking.Invoices, proof of payment for the work and looking at the ...
03/26/2012
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Author Bio: Specialities of Cal include listing properties and successfully selling them. He does this well through fantastic marketing and an exceptional ability to price a property correctly. He has a thorough knowledge of the marketplace because he produces market reports monthly. He represents first time home buyers very well because of his patience and communicaton skills. First time buyers rely upon his steady demeanor and tough resolve. Because of Cal's success in investment property he possesses the ability to assess real estate as an investment. This includes rentals and flips in Lancaster City and Lititz, PA area.