We all absolutely hate do it (agents, sellers, FSBO's, etc.), but when everyone decides it's time to lower the price of the home, are some days better than others? Is Friday the best day to lower the price of a home? Right before a holiday weekend? Mid-Summer Read More...

Anyone have good suggestions for getting rid of STRONG CAT and other pet odors in a home? Read More...

My Buyers made an offer. Sellers countered. As I read through the counter, there was this little statement that said "Buyer's Agent to receive 1% less commission than was originally being offered". I did my job! But, now the other side is penalizing me Read More...

I'm beginning to think contracts in this day and age are meaningless! At least in the Realtor community. Lately, I've encountered more realtors who have absolutely NO sense of urgency in meeting deadlines and keeping their clients on track to get the Read More...

I'm looking for ideas here. There are many levels and different types of recognition and rewards for top producers... My local MLS offers - Broker of the Year, Salesperson of the Year, Million Dollar Club, Five Million Club , Ten Million Club, 25 Million Read More...

I recently had one where I was able to get 3 offers for the seller. All represented by their own Buyer's agent. All 1st time Buyers and requesting down payment assistance to get in the home. My seller REFUSES to accept any of the offers. One of the offers Read More...

There have been posts on AR about Quirky MLS remarks and how truthful they are. To name a couple... Steve Crossland's article "Does Typing "Hurry" in MLS Remarks Result in Faster Sale? Discusses a home that was on the market almost 300 days. Doesn't look Read More...

Many homeowners are now hitting their 3rd year on 2/1 Buydowns and 3/1 ARMS and are furiously trying to get out of their homes and higher mortgage payments. Unfortunately many of the areas these homes are in, still have new build homes being constructed Read More...

Becoming more frequent in the last 6 months, Buyers seem to be taking longer to pull the trigger, and are definitely more nervous. Do some Buyers have to go through the Buying process inch by inch to finally close a deal? Here's an example of the Inchworm Read More...

There has been much talk about the market and whether or not we're in a bubble or not. I'm sure you've all heard buyers and especially sellers say they wish the market would return to normal. As Wynonna's mother once said, according to April's Reader's Read More...

Are you waiting for business to come to you or are you actively working it? Every day should be a consistent effort to produce gettable clients and income producing results. You have to take action to get results. Sitting on the sidelines just won't cut Read More...

Just a friendly reminder....if you're representing a seller, be sure you question them carefully in the beginning. - ASK if their current on their payments. If they're not, this may mean more time and energy on everyone's part to look into possible short Read More...

Here's food for thought. As consumers become more aware that commission are negotiable, increasing costs, etc. how do you handle certain situations? We all work hard for our money and buyers and sellers think we just pocket what we get and take a luxury Read More...

The market is changing....homes are sitting longer...agent competition is stiff...I'm running into more strongwilled clients....but those things never stopped me before. Why Now? My appt. to list ratio has always been pretty good, about 80%. However, Read More...

Lately, on listing appointments, I've encountered more sellers holding out for THEIR FANTASY starting price and end up listing with agents who will tell them what they WANT TO HEAR rather than listing at a realistic price for the area and market. With Read More...