I still don't understand this.... why would a Realtor not answer their phone? We have clients *actively* looking to buy commercial property. They want something in the three million range. We've found what appears to be the ideal property. Perfect location, great shape, it's exactly what our clients are looking for. We've been trying to reach the listing agent for three days. We've left multiple voice mails and sent multiple emails. We just need a few simple questions answered. … [Read more...]
Home Staging Gone Bad
Just when I thought I'd heard of everything.... this may be the single most rediculous idea I've heard yet.... Extreme Home Staging By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer Home sellers long ago discovered that small touches could boost selling prices - fresh flowers, the smell of freshly baked cookies. Now a real estate developer, Centex of Dallas, is adding in beautiful people. The experiment in what's called "staging" is simple: Home buyers enter a home and see not just furniture … [Read more...]
It’s not all about the money my a$$, rents are up and dumb agents fall for silly scam…
Developers now eyeing big picture over the quick buck Link to article Apr. 23, 2006 12:00 AM It's not all about the money these days in metropolitan Phoenix's real estate world, at least with some developers. Some builders are talking more about planning for the Valley's future than what they can make on a deal. [Jay's opine: Trust me, it IS all about the money.] Look at the Superstition Vistas deal in the far southeast Valley. That giant swath of desert owned by the Arizona … [Read more...]
On Bad Real Estate Agents
I am a real estate agent, and so is my lovely bride. I happen to think we are pretty good at it. Helping people buy and sell real estate is our job. It's how we pay the mortgage and feed the children. Given that, it's important that we do it well. So we always "give it 110%". There are a lot of real estate agents. Something like 9,000 in the Phoeinx area. That's a lot of competition. Competition is good--it encourages everyone in the profession to do better. Why then are there so many … [Read more...]
A True FSBO Story
For those that haven't read the previous post, or who don't know what "FSBO" stands for... it's For Sale By Owner. You know, when someone decides to sell their home themself, rather than utilize the services of a real estate agent. In a market like us Phoenicians are currently in, it seems like it'd be easy to sell a home yourself. Heck, you could probably sell a cardboard box or a tin shed if you just plant a sign in front of it. Well.... maybe not. I do see quite a few FSBOs moving … [Read more...]
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