Melson Speaks: Top 10 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling

The ever brilliant Dan Melson posted yet another beauty this week, Top Ten Reasons Your Home Isn't Selling. It's a great take on many different factors in selling a home. Go forth and learn. . … [Read more...]

Rehashed: It’s Past Time to Raise the Bar

Originally posted on September 22, 2006, "It is Past Time to Raise the Bar!" has nothing to do with bars -- my current place to hang out while we do a little vacationing in Rocky Point, Mexico. It's a discussion of how easy it is (too easy, IMHO) to get a real estate sales license (ditto for a real estate brokers license -- at least in Arizona and I suspect elsewhere). There are a few who … [Read more...]

The Home Buying Process: Part 4 – Escrow and Inspections

Thanks to everyone who wrote and encouraged me to complete this series.  The last few weeks have been crazy!  EscrowWhen the buyer and seller have reached an agreement on the contract; the contract, counters and addendums are signed - its time to open escrow.  In the state of Arizona escrow is handled by a title company.  The title company should be indicated either in the … [Read more...]

Niche Marketing: Proof there is a Niche for Anything

As I was filling up today ($62, thank you very much), this truck pulled into the lot… The first thing that popped into my head was, “Wow, there is a niche market for anything”. (followed closely by, “Wonder what it would cost to put “PhoenixRealEstateGuy.com across that truck?”)Real estate coaches, brokers and whatnot will frequently preach, “Find a … [Read more...]

World’s First Billion Dollar Home

Mukesh and Nita Ambani are building a new home!It will be 27 stories (550 feet) tall, and contain 400,000 square feet of interior space. But only 40,000 to 50,000 square feet will be dedicated to solely residential living space.The “garage” consists of six floors, and will hold 150 - 175 cars.The “house” will be located in Mumbai, India where the owners and guests can … [Read more...]

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