I am frequently amused at the ways visitors reach this blog. Not only do I frequently get a little chuckle, but these term provide some valuable insight into the minds of searchers. Knowing what my readers want to know helps me target my writing a bit more. A few of the recent strings that stand out:
how much below asking price to offer real estate – it depends. Make sure your Realtor does a CMA.
charlottesville va bad neighborhood – Call the Charlottesville Police Department (archived: 2006). Their online incident section is shamefully, almost negligently out of date.
what do i need to listen to podcasts in my caar Do they mean “my car” or mycaar (archived: 2023)? Either way, my podcasts are here (archived: 2024).
virginia real estate self representation making an offer to buy I kind of wish my site didn’t come up first for this one.
realtor negative perceptions integrity – With the vast number of Realtors and the low standards for entry, this is bound to happen. As the market shifts, I expect the Realtor population to shrink.
charlottesville daily progress crap paper – funny.
homedepot ecooptions – it’s a start.
nar ceo mls consolidation – let the grassroots begin!
housing comps waynesboro va – A sign of the changing market
waynesboro towncenter plans – Aargh. Another towncenter?
how to find a house if you know the mls number in virginia – Go here (archived: 2021).
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