What to do? What to do? Snagged an adorable young couple, first time homebuyers, they called concerning a listing of mine that may (or may not) be closing next week. Good conversation ensued, sent them info, they called back. A relationship was established. Read More...

The subject of bonuses and how to handle them reminds me of the first bridal shower I ever went to. I was 17, an older friend was engaged, I was a bridesmaid. My mother couldn't attend this shower, so I went alone. This was in the dark ages (1967), they Read More...

I'm just pondering a problem that I know is going to be an major issue, I just took the listing and frankly, haven't had the time to address it. The house is a 1971 split level ranch, on 3 acres and backs up to a "Seasonal Creek" aka drainage ditch. The Read More...

Wednesday, I received a phone call from an agent, in another area about 50 miles away, concerning one of my listings. He asked for the seller's disclosure, plat and any other documents that I might have. I complied, sent the requested info and awaited Read More...

Last week was one of the saddest closings of my career. Closings are usually happy places, well… sort of, even after the battles to get your client, through the frontline, dodging bullets all the way. There is a feeling of happy relief; at least you got Read More...

Real estate has a potload of arcane rules and regulations. They are all the same, they are all different. I have recently encountered several out of state clients that refuse to believe me when I tell them that our high property taxes are offset by no Read More...

I received a referral in November of last year.Birdnest on the ground. A new build, very nice, I had worked with the affiliated agent once before, 3 years ago. I was told I would be not be responsible for negotiations (red flag) When the SIGNED referral Read More...

Scenario: Last month, a large company was moving several hundred employees into our small town. As a favor, I was helping several friends of friends to locate rentals, hoping they would turn into buyers. In this same time frame, a female shows up at our Read More...