========== "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...]
Land Ho!
by Jay Thompson on July 9, 2005
========== I’ve always enjoyed helping people buy and sell land. Some REALTORS hate it. I don’t know why. Sure, some land deals are a royal pain in the buttocks, but then again so are a lot of single-family home deals. And don’t even get me started on commercial transactions! Land in and around Phoenix is going CRAZY! Here are a few true life examples: A couple bought 40 acres near … [Read more...]
Showing Homes in 108 Degree Heat
by Jay Thompson on June 17, 2005
========== Showing homes in the Phoenix area in the summer time stinks. It's hot in Phoenix in the summer. This summer has actually not been so bad. We had one week where it hit 114, but other than that, 105ish has been the norm. But I digress... I was showing homes a few days ago in the heat of the afternoon. It was 108 degrees. That means that after about 15 minutes in the sun, the … [Read more...]
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