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Silly Counter Offers Redux

June 17, 2008 Comments

Oy, can’t believe I just used a Latin word in the title…
But that’s really neither here nor there.
In an article posted Sunday I discussed “silly counter offers”. The esteemed John Wake left this comment:
“It also sounds like you have a great client… and the seller and/or listing agent will be a PITA the whole way.”
For [...]

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Electronic Signatures and Silly Counter Offers

June 15, 2008 Comments

Received this wonderful email from a current client:

The speed this client mentions is really all predicated on the use of electronic signatures. We use DocuSign as our “e-signature processor”, which enables us to send, sign and receive real estate contracts and documents at the speed of email. It’s convenient for all involved — the clients, the [...]

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How to Survive a Phoenix Summer

June 14, 2008 Comments

Back in December, I wrote a tongue-in-cheek post titled, “How to Survive a Phoenix Winter”. A couple of folks (from colder climate) said they wanted to see a follow up post in the summer.
Well, as you can see from the image above, summer has arrived in full force.
There really is only one way to survive [...]

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North Central Phoenix Living

June 13, 2008 Comments

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The North Central part of Phoenix offers a great deal to residents. There is easy access to major freeways. By definition is it “central” — so no trekking across the Valley is required. Shopping, golf, medical facilities, restaurants, and more are readily available and easily accessible.
Many homes in the area are a little [...]

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The Wall Street Journal on Home Pricing

June 11, 2008 Comments

What is probably my favorite “paper”, The Wall Street Journal, published an article on Sunday titled, “Get Real With Your House Price”.
It’s relatively brief, but contains some good info. The article points out five signs that indicate your home may be overpriced:
1) Not enough showingsThis is a prime indicator. But it’s a little “diluted” in the Phoenix [...]

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Help Wanted: Phoenix West Side Agents Needed

June 9, 2008 Comments

Chris Butterworth, fresh from introspective thinking while on vacation, is looking to add a few agents to The Butterworth Group at Thompson’s Realty.
If you are on the west side of the Valley (or north central, the precise location isn’t critical) and are thinking of a change of venue, you might want to think about Chris’ [...]

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Cool Photo: The Earth and Moon as Seen from Mars

June 8, 2008 Comments

Photo acquired October 3, 2007, by the HiRISE camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. (source)
I know, this has nothing to do with real estate. It’s a “random musing”. It happens… Besides, I told you I always wanted to be an astronaut!
Hat tip to Mike Simonsen via Twitter.
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