When analyzing whether a home for sale is priced properly or not, there are several factors to evaluate. First, and most obviously, what’s been selling in the neighborhood, and for how much? I’ll use the Seminole Pointe addition of Edmond, located at NW 164th & May as an example: As you can see here, the […]
If I Can Qualify, Then I Can Afford It!
September 30, 2008 by
A good friend, and ally in the business, Trey Bowden, recently posted about a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I thought I’d share it here with you, whoever may be reading, whether you’re a homeowner, or a homeowner-to-be, this is invaluable information. You see, I’ve lost count of the number of times […]
Housing Tax Credit Analyzed
August 21, 2008 by
As usual, Richard Mize hit a home run with his recent review of the Housing Tax Credit. Personally though, I don’t see a huge problem with the increased down payment requirements for FHA loans. Sure it makes it tougher for those looking to jump into home-ownership, and it slows sales to some degree, but a large […]
Getting Your Edmond Home Sold in a Microwave World
August 8, 2008 by
Yep, I admit it, I’m a tech geek. I love using the new stuff that nobody else in my market has found yet. No doubt it gives me an edge over my competition, but how does it benefit my clients? I listed 3 homes in Edmond yesterday, and on the third one, I decided to put […]
Do FSBOs Really Come Out Ahead?
July 15, 2008 by
Yes, it’s an age-old question, and one that’s debated often. I like to just throw out the facts on certain situations and let you decide for yourself. Case in point: Seller calls me a few months ago and asks me to provide them with a CMA (comparative market analysis). I do so, and meet with […]
Riddle Me This
May 13, 2008 by
Yep, I hear it all the time… ‘Why do I need a Realtor?’ Well, it’s one of those questions that can’t be answered in a nutshell, but the fact is, experience counts, you get what you pay for, <insert your own cliche here>. While they are overused, these cliches do have some validity, IF you’re […]
Sold Listing or Old Listing?
May 9, 2008 by
It’s easy when you’re thinking about selling your home to buy into all the misinformation out there about market conditions, pricing, etc. You hear it from your neighbors, your friends, the news, etc. After all, it’s an emotional thing… we’re all emotionally attached to our homes, so we naturally want to believe everything we hear […]
The Seller/Realtor Struggle Dissected
May 6, 2008 by
In my ongoing efforts to analyze the psychology involved in my day-to-day business, I enjoy reading all perspectives, which brought me to this blog post by Dan Nesemeier, on VARbuzz. So many times, the agent can be seen as the villain when a home doesn’t sell, especially if the relationship between seller and agent isn’t strong, and communication […]
What's all this Social Networking and Online Marketing Stuff About Anyway?
April 22, 2008 by
I posted this a couple of weeks ago to my national agents network, but thought it would be useful information for my clients also. After all, it’s just as important for you to understand what it is that I do, and why it’s important, as it is for my colleagues to learn from it. Enjoy! […]
Low-Cost Ways to Make Your Home Shine
March 17, 2008 by
A few years ago, the NAR published this list of ways to spruce up your home, and I figure it’s worth revisiting: Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light. Buy a new doormat. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch. Put new […]
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