Newsletters are publications issued by a specific real estate firm or real estate association geared towards a specific readership population, of a certain State, buyer preference or for the general real estate consumer. Such publications contain various information about the industry and its related fields, as well as about new products and services that the […]

#10 Your buyers have a mortgage commitment showing proof of income, tax returns, pay stubs, letters of employment, 20% down, a 780 fico score, drug test, DNA sample and assignment of first born…good to go.
#9 One of your 73 listings just got a cash offer – at full asking price!
#8 You’ve run out of “price […]

I’ve started hearing better news from customers lately and thought I would share it with everyone. We have a unique perspective on the housing market at eCommission because we talk to agents from all over the United States everyday.
For what seems like an eternity, most of the stories we heard were negative about banks […]

I’m not a Realtor, so I’m coming from the buyer’s perspective on this. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my wife and I have been looking for a new home for awhile and have been through many open houses. In most cases, the listing agents were all doing a good job being pleasant and responsive, […]

Manufacturing improvements have made the newest generation of simulated or faux stone columns and faux stone wall fence panels very realistic, sturdy and light. The new faux stone products can dramatically improve a home’s curb appeal while costing up to 75% less than actual masonry. These decorative columns can be easily and quickly installed by […]

The GREATEST real estate agent in the world is an interesting topic of conversation as well as being a contest.
Now, let me explain first that I do not consider myself the “Greatest real estate agent in the world” but I do consider myself a very adept and professional real estate agent who offers the […]

I have nothing against cats or people who enjoy them as pets. Well, maybe I should qualify that, people who have less than two cats seem okay. My question is this: Have you ever been to an open house where you’re met at the front door with the wafting odor of kitty litter?
My wife […]

After being in the real estate business for 20 plus years, I’ve seen many agents come and go. There are quite a few things I’ve noticed throughout my career that can begin a lifelong dream of being a real estate agent. Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to share with you […]

The buzzword that is going around these days is ‘green’ - green homes, green building, green living etc. Here is the latest addition to the green world - the top 25 greenest cities in the U.S. These are cities that are more energy efficient and offer a living environment that is least polluting and offer […]

#10 it’s 11:00 a.m., and everyone already appears to be drunk
#9 the buffet line extends outside the convention hall
#8 agents carrying 20lb bags filled with pens, stress balls, yo-yos, glow sticks and Frisbees
#7 all the bizarre hats
#6 the only place where you can have a five minute conversation before realizing the other person is […]