Playing the Card(s) You’re Dealt When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler. –Al Gore Whenever I compete against another Realtor for a listing (as I did earlier this week), I always like to find out...Read More
Risk of Not Appraising Borne by Buyer The very rich are different from you and me. –F. Scott Fitzgerald Fitzgerald might have added, “and so are their home transactions.” One of the features of truly upper bracket homes is that the individuals who buy them — by definition — are people of substantial means. If...Read More
Stealth Price Cut What does it mean when a listing agent puts out the word — on MLS or just verbally — that their Seller “will consider all offers?” Here is a rough translation: a) the Seller knows that the current asking price is high; b) but for perceived negotiating leverage, they don’t want to...Read More
“What’s Sauce for the Goose . . .” Is it my imagination, or did Google’s home search page just become a Bing look-alike? The latter — Microsoft’s entrant in the all-important “search category” — has famously showcased spectacular natural settings and other arresting scenery on its home page. And now Google does, too. My copyright...Read More
