As you might already know (or assume), an election year can make for a choppy economic climate. After all, Americans have the burden of voting in a new candidate to run the country for the next four years, and with that decision comes potentially sweeping changes. We could be looking at another Democrat in the… Continue reading Home Prices Will Fare Better with Clinton or Kasich in the White House
Month: May 2016
The 4% Real Estate Commission Pitch
You may have seen ads for “4% real estate commission” on billboards or on television, wondering if you can save a buck or two (or a lot more) when it comes time to sell your home. The usual real estate commission is 6%, so a 2% savings can certainly make it a lot cheaper to… Continue reading The 4% Real Estate Commission Pitch
Should I Let My Bartender Sell My Home?
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably wondering what the heck I’m getting at. Well, it’s actually based on a true story, so what you’re about to read isn’t fiction. A friend of mine frequents a local fine eatery that happens to have a nice little bar. And the bartender that is often on duty… Continue reading Should I Let My Bartender Sell My Home?
REX (Real Estate Exchange) Review – They Only Charge 2% to Sell Your Home
A new company called “REX” is attempting to disrupt the real estate industry, and perhaps more importantly, displace the real estate agent. Or possibly even put them out of business for good. The message is clear – real estate agents make large commissions and may not have your best interests in mind. Instead, REX argues… Continue reading REX (Real Estate Exchange) Review – They Only Charge 2% to Sell Your Home
Real Estate Agents: Don’t Ever Make Your Prospective Clients Wait
So I spoke with some friends recently who were thinking about selling their property. They were trying to decide who to use to list their home and after seeing a comparable property down the street sell for a really nice premium, they decided to reach out to the listing agent. The rationale was basically if… Continue reading Real Estate Agents: Don’t Ever Make Your Prospective Clients Wait
How to Pronounce Realtor
If you’re wondering how to pronounce Realtor, wonder no longer. It’s actually quite simple. It is pronounced Real-TORE. As in, the word “real” followed by the word “tore.” Like I tore my pants while breakdancing at a wedding. It is not pronounced Real-a-TER or Real-uh-TUR or even Real-a-TORE. Please don’t pronounce it Rey-al-tore either. Realtor… Continue reading How to Pronounce Realtor
Real Estate Agents Are Hiding Redfin Estimates
In case you weren’t aware, the Zestimate now has some healthy competition from its future foe the “Redfin Estimate.” While the name isn’t as cute or clever, it serves the exact same purpose as the Zestimate, although there’s one special feature the Zestimate doesn’t have. You Can Hide the Redfin Estimate That’s right, you can… Continue reading Real Estate Agents Are Hiding Redfin Estimates