Corollary: “Would Your Client Accept $X for Their Home?” I don’t know about other agents, but lately I’ve been seeing an evolution in showing feedback questions regarding price opinions. The forms used to ask whether the Buyer thought the home was priced at market, and if not, what price they thought was right. Now, I’m receiving forms (and emails...Read More
“Nice Listing” What’s the best use of an open house — specifically, a Broker open for fellow Realtors? Selling the house would, of course, be delightful. But the highest and best use of a Broker Open — in my opinion — is actually for the listing agent to refine and focus their marketing campaign — and...Read More
Informed vs. Uninformed Feedback “Pot shot”: a critical remark made in a random or sporadic manner. –Merriam-Webster Dictionary As I’ve blogged previously, experienced Realtors usually welcome feedback from other Realtors (even if they can and should anticipate what it’s going to be). Ultimately, of course, that feedback is shared with the homeowner/client. Even when a...Read More
Red, Yellow, Vidalia, etc.I’ve heard of yellow onions, red onions, Vidalia onions, etc. However, I’ve never heard of a “price onion.” If you see one, there’s a Realtor in Golden Valley who’s looking for it . . (Or, maybe she just wants a price opinion — sorry, couldn’t resist).Read More
