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Monthly Archives: January 2007
"I solved the Rubik's Cube!"
You have no idea how long I’ve wanted to say that. I actually bought a cube six years ago and could solve the first 2 layers. Unfortunately, I never really had a good reason for actually trying to finish it. It’s not as entertaining as one might first think. It’s [...]
What should be in a Comparative Market Analysis and how long will it be accurate?
What should be in a comparative market analysis (CMA)? A CMA shouldn’t be just a list of solds or actives. It should reflect the current conditions of the market. I was recently asked how long I felt a CMA was accurate and personally, in this market, I don’t think I would want [...]
Don't Take Their Word For It
Have you tried to find an answer on the Internet? That is perhaps a dumb question. The real question is, is the information you find good information, reliable information? How do you know what is credible and what isn’t? Even the good intentioned aren’t always accurate sources. Hopefully, you don’t believe everything you read on [...]
Money Magazine – Buyer's agents co-ops and how to get a better deal buying or selling a home.
How about that. I actually got quoted in Money Magazine. Albeit my statement appears a bit truncated, it is not incorrect. I’m quoted as saying “People offer higher commissions because it works”. I’ll stand by that. Offering a higher commission to a buyer’s agent does help sell your home. It doesn’t necessarily help you get [...]
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Free Direct Mail Marketing for Realtors
I recently started taking advantage of Lowe’s realtor benefits program. They send direct mail 10% off coupons to your clients. They recently added a DVD option from HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” for clients that will be selling soon. They have a number of different options and let you personalize the products somewhat. [...]
Celebrity photo matching gone wrong. Some "Humbug"
I’m not sure how this helps MyHeritage.com get you interested in your family tree. But it’s a great gimmick to get some traffic to your website and put you on the map. A little P.T. Barnum to get the web traffic rolling. I’m still working on how to put some spin [...]
Buyer's Remorse – They accepted my first offer!
Happiness in homebuying for most people is not about whether they got a great deal. It’s about their perception of how great of a deal they got. The best deal in town will be passed over because of a buyer’s inability to get the seller to come down slightly in his price. Ego gets in [...]
How many showings did you get? Showing data can help determine home value.
You can learn as much about a home’s value by looking at active listings as you can by looking at solds, if you know what to look at. Keep track of showing data to get a rough idea of how the public is perceiving your listing. It’s reasonable to expect that [...]
Apple's New iPhone, up to the hype?
Apple launches iPhone to a chorus of bloggers screaming like girls at a Beatles concert. I have to admit I was sucked in for a minute. I mean, as a Realtor, I want to have something like the iPhone, but without it costing me $600 dollars. Notice I wasn’t fooled by the $599. I’ll actually [...]
Just because I was fast doesn't mean it was easy.