Marketing ethics to Virginia Realtors
The Virginia Association of Realtors has launched a new site designed to market sound ethics practices. I like the concept of marketing the value of ethics, but fear that those most in need of ethics training/primers/refreshers just might not care. It has a blog, sort…
How to market a very personal property
I generally don't blog about my listings. I have, on occasion mentioned one or two, but I don't think that this blog is the place for talking about properties I am marketing. If you want to search for homes in the MLS, (here are a…
Thursday links 02-07-2007
Rate your agent sites Home buying one step at a time - a great wiki entry from Zillow. Building green series from Treehugger But, It's not easy going green Amid slump, real estate agents hang up their blazers
Two inches of snow cripple Albemarle County
If you are thinking about relocating to the Charlottesville area, be prepared for two to three inches of snow to close schools for two days in a row (in Albemarle County at least). I know, I know - it's the re-freeze on the roads, but…
Required property tax rate reduction?
Who knew? From the Albemarle County Republican Committee* newsletter: Albemarle Tax Rate Lowered from $0.74 to $0.58 Do you own property in Albemarle County? Did your assessment go up? If so, read on ... you may be surprised at what you learn ... It's a…
Is volunteering worth it?
I was asked this question the other day, and it's one that I ask myself at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. Is volunteering for various Realtor associations worth it? The short answer - it depends. One of the best benefits of…
Charlotttesville-Albemarle conflict continues
For those who are relocating to or unfamilar the area, the County of Albemarle surrounds the City of Charlottesville. (for a bit of background) The entities share a lot of things, due to to their symbiotic relationship, but conflicts no doubt arise. For a prime…
Searching for new construction
From the Real Estate Journal. Quite literally, some have told me that they have been getting "absurd" offers considered and even accepted. Do consider this, when seeking out new construction - those on site typically represent the Seller/Builder - not the Buyer.
Charlottesville Neighborhoods – Starr Hill
"This area was just called Fifth Street. My family didn't call it "Starr Hill." That name has been used a lot since the redevelopment began. The name originated in earlier days when some folks called it Starr Hill because most of the prominent Blacks lived…
Questions to ask your agent in Charlottesville
Do you have any Broker oversight? What is a kick-out clause? (More on this in a future post; if they don't know, show them the door) Do you have another job? What hours are you available? (Currently I am working with an agent who is…