Our First Birthday! Thompson’s Realty is One Year Old Today

by Jay Thompson on February 27, 2009

365 days ago we opened the “doors” of Thompson’s Realty. 365 days ago some long established real estate brokers told me to my face, “Your business model won’t work. I wish you the best, but you’ll be out of business within a year.” Other’s have since said a “virtual office” can’t work, “Without a brick & mortar office people won’t take you seriously”, … [Read more...]

William Jefferson: Gilbert Town Council Candidate

by William Jefferson on February 27, 2009

Jay's note: I've invited virtually every candidate running for Gilbert Town Council and Gilbert Mayor to guest author here. William Jefferson is the third to respond (see all Gilbert Mayor/Council guest posts here). The Gilbert primaries are March 10. Please, get out and vote! Local elected officials have far more influence over your daily life than anyone in Washington, yet historically voter … [Read more...]

Thompson’s Realty Welcomes David Lorti!

by Jay Thompson on February 26, 2009

We’re excited to announce that David Lorti has joined Thompson’s Realty! David has been licensed for over 3.5 years and comes to us from RE/MAX Elite. He’s got an outstanding website and blog (and a cool logo too). David has a Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a MBA from The Global School of Management at Thunderbird. In his pre-real estate life … [Read more...]

Thompson’s Realty Agent Heather Barr Quoted in Wall Street Journal

by Jay Thompson on February 25, 2009

Thompson’s Realty agent extraordinaire Heather Barr is quoted in today’s Wall Street Journal in an article titled, “Bargain-Hunters Descend, Cash in Hand”. The article is behind the WSJ’s subscription firewall. I’d reprint it here, but the WSJ wants $475 for a month for that privilege. (you can read the article in its entirety here if you are a online subscriber or on page C10 if you … [Read more...]

Erin Scroggins: Gilbert Town Council Candidate

by Erin Scroggins on February 25, 2009

Jay's note: I've invited virtually every candidate running for Gilbert Town Council and Gilbert Mayor to guest author here. Erin is the second to respond (see all Gilbert Mayor/Council guest posts here). The Gilbert primaries are March 10. Please, get out and vote! Local elected officials have far more influence over your daily life than anyone in Washington, yet historically voter turnout for … [Read more...]