It isn’t so easy when it’s on the other foot, eh? OK, OK, I’m probably going to have to explain that. What I’m referring to is that I now understand first-hand the endowment effect that often plagues sellers (or those selling and buying). It is a psychological phenomenon whereby one values what one owns more […]
Putting my money where my mouth is Read More »
a Realtor’s perspective of the Zeitgeist Ah, yes. The age-old mantra of Realtors the world over. However, I am asking myself if this is still relevant in today’s buyers’ market. It’s the best of times, and it’s the worst of times. Or, if you’re experienced, it’s just normal times (albeit a different, older normal). Given
It’s a funny thing. Recently, and for the first time in memory, I actually sat through watching the local evening news. It was all doom and gloom. Every. Single. Feature. Story. In some perverse sense, it was comforting to see that this is something that hasn’t changed over the years. It was one of those
… on the real estate front (Sorry, that was just a little too easy. Nothing like grasping at some low-hanging references – even at the risk of sounding overly pastiche.) Still, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t apply; it has been very quiet, indeed. With the number of transactions closing per month considerably lower than
Lots going on with me professionally at the moment, so please forgive if this blog post is leaner than most; I’m told that brevity is the soul of wit – so let’s go along with that, shall we? Thanks, awfully. There’s been quite a bit to digest in the world of real estate news in
What you hear in the news Read More »
Perhaps the most difficult thing to do is to change one’s mind. Easier said than done, especially when it means lowering expectations to meet the market reality when selling a property (i.e. when the real reality is the last thing you want to hear). You’re then in need of some tough love. For starters, no
Moving with the times Read More »
Don’t worry. I’m not here to pontificate or deliver a wagging-finger sermon but please hear me out.
Remember the Seven Deadly Sins Read More »
This one is going to be quick ’n dirty – just because I want to make a point and share a lesson I just learned (even though I technically ‘knew’ already, it hadn’t sunk in until this point). I was recently at a staff meeting with the entire team at my real estate brokerage and
The Smart Move Can Be The Least Intuitive Read More »
WARNING: BORING ALERT! DO NOT READ IF YOU NEED TO STAY AWAKE OR ARE ALREADY INDEPENDENTLY WEALTHY … otherwise, do continue. This is for everyone looking to qualify for a mortgage. Part of the built-in value I provide my clients are the host of contacts I can introduce when need be to get a
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