The Gold Standard for Staging Advice “Nice listing . . . congrats.” –Uttered by exiting Buyers’ agents at a broker open; when the listing agent knows the price is right and the home is likely to sell quickly. See, “Realtor Compliments.“ The equivalent for a staging job well done is when the client appreciatively remarks...Read More
Porsches, Picasso’s, and Stradivariuses A Steinway piano is a hand-made marvel, full of intricate detail and workmanship, sought by collectors and valued accordingly. A true “piece of work,” one might even say. Ditto such treasures as a Stradivarius violin, a Picasso painting, a Porsche sports car, and a Rolex watch. So . . . how...Read More
Low Ball Offers: Insult — or Compliment? More than many businesses, residential real estate can be emotional. One of the best examples of that is Sellers’ reaction to low ball offers. While many take it in stride, other Sellers can feel insulted or offended, become angry, etc. By contrast, as a Realtor I understand —...Read More
