Monthly Archives: May 2007

60 Minutes Redfin.com Story – Is it a fairytale or a narrative?

By Spencer Barron | Published: May 14, 2007
I’ve been ruminating on the 60 Minutes story thinking about how much of the story was wishful thinking and how much was fact. I wonder how much Redfin.com just saved in advertising by getting their side of the story pitched on 60 Minutes. I think the casual observer would have been quite taken in by [...]
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Dealing with tenants when selling… my advice, "Don't do it"

By Spencer Barron | Published: May 2, 2007
If possible, don’t sell your home with the tenant in the home. Here’s why. Nobody wants to purchase your problem unless you want to sell at a discount. When tenants don’t cooperate, you lose more than you’re gaining in rent. As a Realtor, I think the most difficult situation is dealing with tenants of a property your [...]
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Took a short break…

By Spencer Barron | Published: May 2, 2007
My apologies to those that may enjoy my take on real estate and Denver. I took a short break. What started as writer’s block turned into just not having any time. If I’ve learned anything about maintaining a blog, it would be that it’s harder than it looks. It’s difficult to [...]
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