What if you held a contest, and no one entered? That's exactly what happened right here, two weeks ago. I announced a video entry contest where three lucky people could pick up a kick ass Ubertor real estate web site for a year. For a dollar. And there was not one single entry. Good grief. I've had plenty of failed blog experiments, but this one takes the cake! So thanks to the graciousness of Ubertor, we're going to try again. This time, it'll be even easier to enter and win. Leave a … [Read more...]
TPREG Blogsperiment #1,182+: Wibiya Toolbar and Phoenix Real Estate Info Pages
I like to try new stuff and gizmos. It's just the way I am. So over the past couple of days, a few new blog experiments have been launched. As always, no promises that they'll be permanently ensconced here. First up, the Wibiya toolbar. Take note at the bottom of the screen: This toolbar is the last thing to load, give it a couple of seconds if it's not displaying. Also, it doesn't work if you are using Internet Explorer 6. If you're using IE6, you're now two versions behind … [Read more...]
Where to Search for Homes Online
Zillow.com says they have 3,382,696 listings on their site. Realtor.com says they have 4,084,260. Trulia.com doesn't advertise a number, but they do say they are, “The best place to start your real estate search”. Really? Does someone looking for a home in the Phoenix area really care if Trulia shows 16,628 homes for sale ”“ in Miami, Florida? Does it matter if Realtor.com says there are 3,044 homes in Boise, Idaho -- if you are looking for a home in Gilbert, Arizona? I don't think it's too … [Read more...]
Inman News Names “Top 25 Most Influential Real Estate Bloggers: 2008”
Inman News has released its list of the “Top 25 Most Influential Real Estate Bloggers” for 2008. Curiously, the report is only available for download by Inman Premium members (FAIL) or for purchase (DOUBLE FAIL). I’ve had a lot of people ask me to post the report, but as it is clearly marked as copyrighted material and not to be distributed, I can’t do that. But since people were wanting to see it, I asked for — and received — permission to post the names. My thoughts on this list? As with … [Read more...]
From the “Huh?” Files: “Going Pink is Stupid”
I occasionally get email from “JB”, whose email address leads one to believe she/he feels “Zillow Sucks”. JB is usually a bit “out there” — often ranting and rambling, usually about how stupid he/she feels Realtors are. Zillow sucking, Realtors are evil, all that I can take as everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But today’s rant by JB leaves me a bit baffled.Last week I added pink borders and a pink ribbon to the header graphic. I … [Read more...]
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