Real Estate
Should I Buy Now or Later?
Is now the time to buy? Without over simplifying the current housing market, I’m going to clearly state my position on why now is quite possibly the greatest time to buy real estate. Buy Low, Sell High Whether you believe that home sales numbers are trending slightly up, or just bouncing off the bottom, this [...]
Read More >>Sign Here, And Don’t Forget To Smile
It was just another day in the life of a real estate agent, and I was closing it out with a client meeting to execute a purchase and sale contract on a new construction project. In this business, sometimes you walk into a meeting with a client or another Realtor about homes for sale, and [...]
Read More >>Why Use An e-PRO
e-PRO, what does that mean? It may sound simple, but it really means a lot more to me. I got my e-PRO designation, courtesy of the National Association of REALTORS, more as a validation of my current skills and to enhance my expertise. I use the internet and social media to help broadcast houses for [...]
Read More >>Do It Right… The First Time
Do It Right… The First Time Thinking about buying a place? Good idea. Are you a first time home buyer? Now is a great time if you have the ways and means, the time, and the right agent at your side. Let’s face it, if you’re about to make a big purchase, you need the [...]
Read More >>Must Know Facts About Sixteen Acres Springfield, MA Homes for Sale
Must Know Facts About Sixteen Acres Springfield, MA Homes For Sale The Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA has been presenting some amazing opportunities lately for home buyers in the western massachusetts area. The volume of real estate for sale, coupled with pending short sales, and a steady stream of foreclosures is allowing first time [...]
Read More >>They Call This Work
They Call This Work? So I went zip lining with my brother Andrew, aka BroBro, a couple weeks back. It was an awesome day overall and we made the most of the experience. There’s something about dangling several stories up from a braided steel cable that may bring new clarity to your life (or not.) [...]
Read More >>My Solution for Bank Owned Foreclosed Properties (REO’s)
My Solution for Bank Owned Foreclosed Properties (REO’s) I read this today: Freddie could take more than a decade to unload REO inventory and thought, “Ugh, really?” If asset managers of large institutions got wise, they could responsibly unload a number of these properties to value oriented investors, rehabbers, and property managers. In this market, [...]
Read More >>Taking A Trip To Negative Town? Pack Light
Taking A Trip To Negative Town? Pack Light This business never ceases to amaze me, but recently, I had to fight the frustrations of unwarranted negativity from another agent. It’s nothing personal, and it’s not even my deal, but I wonder why people often take that trip to negative town. Ticket Sales Clerk: ”How can [...]
Read More >>All Good Things Must Come To An End…
All good things must come to an end… A conversation occurs between a hard working Realtor and an excited Client. The discussion covers preparations for a Friday closing… and then this gem emerges: Client: “Ok, so our partnership ends Friday.” Realtor: “No. You and I will be partners forever! What’s our next move?” Client: “Nope, [...]
Read More >>Google, My “Go To”
Google, My “Go To” Yesssss! I finally got my invite to Google+, and all I had to do was ask. And so after poking around a little bit, I had a moment of clairvoyance: I love Google. No really, it’s true. You can call me a fanboi or whatever, but what’s not to like? I love [...]
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