Category Archives: HQHomes

HQHomes just launched a new website and blog…

By Spencer Barron | Published: February 14, 2008
I know what your thinking,  HQwho?  Don’t fault yourself for not hearing of it.  I’ve been working with them for about three years now during which we’ve (notice my team approach) implemented many changes to improve the overall direction and marketing presence of the company.  Since some of the others in our company are just warming up [...]
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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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Why I can’t justify high real estate commissions.

By Spencer Barron | Published: February 1, 2007
When I read this, I had to laugh. I’m always interested in how agents try to justify their commissions. This one’s pretty funny. The settlement sheet shows that I’m going to receive ___% of the sale price of the home. But I don’t get to KEEP all of that. I take out a dollar bill and [...]
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