Like many of you, I work all week then do time on the weekend trying to get caught up on paperwork. Well, I have become frustrated with having to pen and paper all the forms needed to transact up here so I have decided to work smarter not harder. I took Read More...

Here is a weird scenario. Excuse me if this is redundant to many of you - I have not been keeping up with the posts. Miss you Becky...Miss you Phil...Miss you Greg.... Anyhow, I have a couple of properties that are stagnating on the MLS with little to Read More...

When you get involved in the Real estate business, you come across the true nature of humanity. You get to see and the good-hearted, well meaning people that truly act in their clients interests as well as all the bottom feeders that are really only looking Read More...

It's Friday, it's the beginning of a new month and we are gettting our fair share of people who are 6 days over their terminated lease and are now being told to move on or resign. I have taken three calls already this morning from resident propspects Read More...

Has anyone ever used the lead generation services these people provide. While "Sam" was charming and informative, their offer of being the sole agent they refer clients to in a purchased zip code strikes me a little suspicious. I have used lead generation Read More...

Well, Sunday was the Gay Pride Parade in Chicago. My hubby and I went and gave out all the premiums we had for the event. A while back I posted a note on here that were were sponsoring three porta-potties for the event in an attempt to drum up business. Read More...

$315,000.00 home purchase representing the buyer Buyers initial credit score at first contact - above 700 Pre-qual letter faxed over to me before first viewing showing fully qualified. Current credit score: less than 500 Currently, now on mortgage broker Read More...

Always looking for a new way to mix a little humor into our advertising, we have decided to sponsor three portable restrooms at the next neighborhood parade event. The parade is a gay pride event and, as the day progresses onward, generally moves from Read More...

Prospect: Hi , yeah I'm looking for a 1-2 bedroom. Do you have any I can see right now? Me: Sure, do you prefer North or South views? Prospect: North. I want to look at the Lake. Me: Great! Let me grab some keys and we can go view a couple of units. (visit Read More...

Here is an odd situation. Weigh in with your thoughts please... I have a deal pending that is slated to close on May 18th. Yesterday I got a call from the mortgage broker asking if I had spoken to the client recently. (red flag) The broker advised me Read More...

A while back I posted a comment about a Realtor that was stalking another agent open house looking for clients. I have a follow-up story to share with all of you about that agent. People always talk about "getting what's coming" - I think this is the Read More...

I have decided I am no longer content living in the home we purchased a mere four years ago. While the area boast a Frank Lloyd Wright original right across the street, it's subtle charms are now lost on me. Can you help me find a house? I want to live Read More...

Finally! Low down on the list but I made it! Do I get Becky bat or something? Read More...

Fourth phone call today from someone in foreclosure that wants to list. Faxed over the listing paperwork.... Referred them to a mortgage broker who specializes in foreclosure for review and guidance... Referred them to an RE Attorney that can help temporarily Read More...

I believe myself to be ethical and that includes not snaking clients at open houses as they ascend the stairs to the models. Yesterday, my partner and I were going to local open houses and checking out the inventory. We dressed down cause it was a beautiful Read More...