Okay...getting ridiculous now. Frustrated and tired of the games. About 1 month ago, I had finally received an offer on one of my listings. Although, I must tell you it was verbally presented by the Buyer's Agent. Apparently the Buyer was too busy to Read More...

Most of us in the Midwest have been experiencing plenty of zero degree weather lately. This has reminded me of a situation that I encountered on a listing a couple of years ago. Read more.... The home had been vacant for a couple of months and we were Read More...

You know that "list of questions to ask an agent"? Perhaps we should add on that list "Does the Agent Blog?" Here's why.. 1. Creative headlines gain more attention (just look at the blog posts in this site). Blogging helps agents become better writers, Read More...

I heard the absolute funniest thing on the radio this evening. I forget what part of the country, but there is this guy who holds classes for individuals facing jail or prison sentences for the 1st time. He calls himself "Dr. Jail". Anyway, he teaches Read More...

Have you heard someone ask you this? Or, perhaps they've said something resembling "Agents who Blog don't have any business to keep them busy...." Whatever you may have heard from others, ignore them! Blogging does have its benefits and more often than Read More...

In response to Sheryl Lynn Webster’s post “Incentives vs. Price Reductions” from Feb. 11, 2007 I agree. Buyers are more concerned with the price tag than they are with incentives. Incentives are used to draw them into the property, but bottom line....it's Read More...

I imagine you've all seen the new HGTV show called "Buy Me". If not, well it's a real eye opener to see how agents across the country deal with slower market conditions, frustrated sellers and stiff competition. Anyway, the episode called "Revamped for Read More...

Here's a little something my Buyer Prospects just love. It really helps break the ice and relax things a bit during my Buyer Consultations. Granted, I might not bring this whole SpongeBob thing up with every Buyer, but it sure makes it a bit more fun Read More...

A few weeks ago, I was driving back from picking up the kids and low and behold, out of a babes mouth came "Hey Mom There's One!" My 9 year old son had just spotted me a FSBO. Usually, I'm too busy trying to get to my final destination after a day of Read More...

I know what sellers expect of me, but do they know what I expect of them? How many of you approach sellers, at some point before getting the paperwork signed, about your rules? It is really a 2-way street. Both parties need to feel comfotable enough with Read More...

I find it disturbing...the lack of respect and consideration some agents have for their peers. There seems to be a number of agents who just don't have the business maturity and basic consideration needed in this business. Perhaps their short on time, Read More...