An agent in California is all over social media for real estate agents as The Broke Agent. Lots of his stuff is hilarious to me, as an agent. He recently posted this blog about Five Reasons to Work with Millennial Agents. The very first blog I ever wrote was about why agents get better with […]
For Sellers
Opendoor
Like you , I have been hearing ads on the radio for Opendoor, seeing their signs in neighborhoods all over the place, and been curious about their 24/7 open houses. Unlike you, (unless you’re an agent like me), I have also been seeing their name on all sorts of non-MLS sales when I pull comps […]
Zillow creates Zrustration
Pricing homes …as a real estate agent it is one of the most important things we do. When I have a listing appointment there is only so much I can do before I see the home. If the home is a tract home, which here in Arizona, let’s be honest, most are, I try to […]
DON’T make these Home Improvement MISTAKES!
Improving your home…it is something most of us try…to some extent or another. Doing the right things can really add value to your home, other things will help you maintain value over time, and others will actually DECREASE your value. You might think that is not possible…isn’t that an oxymoron? Home improvements DECREASE value? Well, […]
How’s the Market?
Whenever I meet someone and mention what I do, or run into someone I haven’t seen for a while…the most common question they ask first is “How’s the Market?” and like when most people ask “How are you doing?” they expect you to say “Good.” with smiles and nods…maybe a little statement like “I’m SO […]
The Secret Power of a GREAT Real Estate Agent
If I were to move to a new location where I wasn’t familiar with the area, the neighborhoods, the schools, and I had a million questions…I would hire the BEST real estate agent I could find and I would use the crap out of them. The best real estate agent is not always the one […]
MOVING SUCKS …and 6 tips on making it manageable
Stress is almost a constant for so many of us. We get stressed trying to fit everything into a day that we think we should…or life throws challenges our way that creates turmoil and uncertainty, which leads to more stress. There are five life events that create the most stress for people…death, divorce, major illness, […]
Real Estate’s Dirty Little Secret…Agents SUCK
Selling your house can suck. There are sucky things that you expect when selling your house…you have to keep it clean, you have to let people walk through your home…you feel JUDGED by people. But there are other things that you DON’T expect to be difficult… and often those difficulties come in the form of […]