The critical point in this video is when the second seller dropped 7% to make the sale after just three weeks on the market......even though that was 10% under the last sale that backed to power lines. This is what can happen. Did they have bills to pay? Did the agent...
Realtor Training
98 Years Young
Another reason to move when you're young and have email!
Notice to Buyer to Perform
Buyers have become more reluctant about executing the terms of the contract - and the NBPs are back! Here is the explanation on how they work: Q. My buyer was sent an NBP on Wednesday. My question is does the NBP expire 48 hours from delivery/reception, or at 11:59:59...
Reverse Offer
The local market conditions appear to be getting worse every day, mostly because the headline writers and social-media experts are piling on now. What can listing agents do? When most agents are content to show their listings and then go wait by the phone, there are...
Biological Discoloration
We were discussing the "mold" found by a home inspector, who wasn't qualified to comment on the subject - though that didn't stop him from trying to scare the daylights out of the buyer just so he could CYA. I suggested that it was the garden-variety mildew that could...
Contingent-Offer Season?
Over the last few years there are two groups of buyers who have been left behind; the self-employed who have a tough time qualifying for a mortgage, and the contingent buyers because there have been enough non-contingent buyers that sellers would prefer. There hasn't...
Zillow Opendoor
Whoever advertises the most, wins the game. I know agents who spend $25,000 to $50,000 per month! Aug. 4, 2022- Zillow, Inc. and Opendoor Technologies Inc. have announced a multi-year partnership that combines two category leaders to transform how people start their...
More Open Houses
It seems like there are open-house signs on every corner now. Some may think that it's a sign of trouble, but recognize that it's realtor training in progress. The industry is dominated by realtor teams now. Their leaders send out the trainees to do open house every...
Mortgage Rates Heading for 6%
I picked a great day to start the mortgage-rate tracker in the right-hand column! >>>> Mortgage rates haven't been in the 6% range since 2008: How many agents have operated in a 6% environment? It will be less than half of the active agents today. To...
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