Too Much of a Good Thing? “As I am smoking . . . I don’t expect to be thanked.” –What John Hurt’s character — in “Love and Death on Long Island” (1997) — says to the cab driver, when the latter points to the cab’s “Thank You For Not Smoking” sign, and asks Hurt to extinguish his cigarette. Who doesn’t want...Read More
“It Takes One to Know One” Dept. In my experience, most Realtors work (extremely) hard for their clients, and said clients are duly appreciative. But, do you know who really appreciates what Realtors do? Former Realtors. At least a couple times a year, I run into former agents who tell me how much they enjoy...Read More
Will Sell Homes for Food (& Appreciation) No, you can’t cash compliments. But, in over a decade selling homes, it’s hard to top the “Thank You” note (below) that I just received from a client (and friend) I’ve worked with on two deals over the last ten months (the second deal closed yesterday). “I’ve said it...Read More
Client Testimonials Selling residential real estate is not without its trials. The hours stink, clients can be demanding, and — at least earlier this week — listing a home in Minnesota means traipsing outside in below zero temps to take measurements. On the other hand, every so often you handle a transaction that (more than)...Read More
