“The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong ” but that’s the way to bet.” —Ecclesiastes (with an assist from Damon Runyon). For the benefit of non-Realtors, here’s a “Top Ten” List of ways that seasoned Realtors know that a home Buyer is serious. 10. They’re represented by a good,...Read More
In a supposedly paperless world, why does anyone still need something to correct paper mistakes? I know at least one, non-standard application: touch-up paint for Realtor sign riders. 🙂 It’s not as good as white nail polish, and not as water-repellent (or long-lived) as oil-based paint, but in a pinch . . . it’ll do!Read More
Definition, Please Realtors use the term “Chef Kitchen” all the time (sometimes further embellished with the adjective, “Gourmet” ” as in, “Gourmet Chef Kitchen”). But, after more than 17 years selling homes, I’m still not sure that I have a good definition, except that: a) it’s big; and b) it’s full of high-end features and...Read More
High Profile Agents (and Their Business Models) If working with a Realtor with a huge ego is a deal breaker, you’re in luck: there’s an easy way to identify such agents. Just look up when you’re out and about driving (but only for a second 🙂 ). Hands Off (or is that, “Hand Off??”) At...Read More
“Starter home“: a relatively small, economical house or condominium that meets the requirements of young people buying their first home. While there’s no precise definition, I have two associations with “starter home”: One. Price Point. Starter homes are (well) below the average price for homes in the local market — whatever that may be. So,...Read More
. . . And Isn’t Likely to Volunteer “Fake it till you make it.” —Career advice to newbie real estate agents. In a hyper-competitive field where sales bluster is an ever-present temptation, real estate agents aren’t exactly the type to betray ignorance or confess a lack of confidence. And even consummate Realtors with years of...Read More
