“Nosy Neighbor?” Try, Best Ally At least to some Realtors, neighbors are time-wasters and tire kickers. They come through open houses not to buy, but to see how their Kitchen compares with their neighbor’s, to get interior decorating ideas, or to see what their own home is likely worth. All (occasionally) true, but neighbors can...Read More

Thanks, Nobu! In contrast to the baseball save, which happens in front of a stadium full of fans (and millions more watching on TV), the “real estate save” happens quietly (in fact, the quieter, the better) — and often late at night (like tonight). That’s when my desktop publisher (and fellow City Lakes Realtor) Nobu...Read More

Real Estate’s “Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle” The observer influences the thing observed. –Heisenberg uncertainty principle It seems self-explanatory, but as a principle, I don’t price other Realtors’ listings. The issue usually comes up when I do a listing presentation — essentially, a job interview for Realtors. In the course of interviewing Realtors, homeowners (and prospective Sellers)...Read More