It’s amazing how often I refer to this blog in conversations with clients and even fellow agents. Here are a few of the stories I have written over the last two+ years that answer many questions real estate buyers, sellers and others may find interesting, and hopefully useful.
Top 5 Questions Home Buyers Ask … and what your Realtor can’t answer them.
Where do you search for homes in Charlottesville? There’s more than the MLS
Rolling the Dice with Buyers & Being Selective– why jumping in the car with anybody who wants to see a house is neither the most efficient nor most professional use of a Realtor’s time
The Value of Transparent Blogging
Out of area lenders – the answer to why one should work with a local lender; in short – accountability.
Questions to ask your agent in Charlottesville – hiring representation should not be taken lightly
Sexual Offenders impact on property values (Part 2)
Default Position – one of many posts written on the perils of Dual Agency – for the frequently unsuspecting Buyers but for the Realtor profession as well.
“Exclusively marketed by” (related post) – when you see the signs on developments that say “Exclusively marketed by,” it may not mean what you think it means.
CLUE Reports’ impact on real estate – ever heard of a CarFax report? A CLUE report is very similar, and potentially much more impactful.
Market Statistics Category – on Realtors, the market and pictures.
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