Realtor-Speak, Translated I don’t know about other listing agents (representing Sellers), but I have to suppress an eye roll when, following a showing, the Buyer’s agent contacts me and asks to be “kept in the loop” if something happens. That “something,” of course, is another offer. Sometimes, Buyers need a day or two to put...Read More
Waiting (and Waiting) For the “Perfect” Home** Every veteran Realtor at one point has them: Buyers who are looking for a home ” just, shall we say . . . very casually. Which is fine and good: the only timetable that matters in real estate sales is the client’s. Plus, as I like to tell...Read More
Realtor-Speak, Translated I don’t know about other listing agents (representing Sellers), but I have to suppress an eye roll when, following a showing, the Buyer’s agent contacts me and asks to be “kept in the loop” if something happens. That “something,” of course, is another offer. Sometimes, Buyers need a day or two to put...Read More
Waiting (and Waiting) For the “Perfect” Home** Every veteran Realtor at one point has them: Buyers who are looking for a home — just, shall we say . . . very casually. Which is fine and good: the only timetable that matters in real estate sales is the client’s. Plus, as I like to tell...Read More
Realtor-Speak, Translated I don’t know about other listing agents (representing Sellers), but I have to suppress an eye roll when, following a showing, the Buyer’s agent contacts me and asks to be “kept in the loop” if something happens. That “something,” of course, is another offer. Sometimes, Buyers need a day or two to put...Read More
Finding “The One” “If you’re looking for a high-rise condo, we won’t show you a house in the suburbs.” –Radio ad, “It’s Just Lunch” dating service For years, my clients have heard me compare house-hunting to dating. Example: if you are still ambivalent about a home after viewing it three (or more) times . ....Read More
