In Search of The Perfect Close

by Jay Thompson on July 24, 2005

========== "Closing" -- the mere thought of the word in regards to a real estate transaction can make even the most seasoned agent or investor cringe. There are a lot of things that can create a glitch in the closing process. These glitches can range from simple annoyances to something serious enough to cancel the transaction. Successfully closing a real estate transaction requires the … [Read more...]

The Weather

by Jay Thompson on July 17, 2005

========== Is it hot or what? Noticed that we've been under an "extreme heat warning" the past couple of days. What does that mean? Do I really need the weather service to tell me I should stay inside? Today's high was 116 degrees. I don't need anyone telling me that it's hot outside. The other day it got up to 113. We didn't have an "extreme heat warning" that day. So I guess 113 … [Read more...]

A True FSBO Story

by Jay Thompson on July 17, 2005

========== For those that haven't read the previous post, or who don't know what "FSBO" stands for... it's For Sale By Owner. You know, when someone decides to sell their home themself, rather than utilize the services of a real estate agent. In a market like us Phoenicians are currently in, it seems like it'd be easy to sell a home yourself. Heck, you could probably sell a cardboard box or … [Read more...]

Aunt Cooks Two Year Old Niece

by Jay Thompson on July 12, 2005

========== OK, this has NOTHING to do with real estate. It just *really* makes me ANGRY!!!! About a month ago, I posted here saying: (Tragically, there are people–usually kids–that die every year when they are left in cars in the summer.) And sure enough, it happened today.... The high today was 114 or 115, depending on the news source. Either way, that is insanely hot. If … [Read more...]

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

by Jay Thompson on July 11, 2005

========== For Sale By Owner, also know as "FSBO". The idea here is you can sell your house yourself, thereby saving all that commission money you pay a REALTOR®. Granted, I am a REALTOR®, so I am a bit biased in what I am going to say here…. “Why in the world would you want to put the sale of the most valuable asset you own into non-professional hands?” I am NOT saying that … [Read more...]