========== I am a real estate agent, and so is my lovely bride. I happen to think we are pretty good at it. Helping people buy and sell real estate is our job. It's how we pay the mortgage and feed the children. Given that, it's important that we do it well. So we always "give it 110%". There are a lot of real estate agents. Something like 9,000 in the Phoeinx area. That's a lot of … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Condos Going Kooky!
by Jay Thompson on June 11, 2005
========== Wow. Just a few months ago, no one ever called, emailed or sent up a smoke signal asking about Condos. Now it seems like every day I hear condo talk. Investors are thinking about converting apartments to condos. First-time homebuyers (who are rapidly getting priced out of single family homes) are thinking about buying condos. Part-time residents are wanting a condo for a second home. … [Read more...]
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