Charlottesville Tweetups go Mainstream
(Click through for the video) Mainstream Media, that is. WCAV has a nice story on First Wednesdays and the Charlottesville Tweetups: How in the world do these relate to my life as a Realtor? Tangentially in one regard and directly in another. Friends are clients,…
If Your Potential Realtor is Googling This
Be aware. And be concerned. Browsing through my search results, I came across this search query, which tells a story all by itself: what to do when seller says no to dual agency Here's what you do - you laud them for being informed about…
Policy Maps in Charlottesville and Albemarle
Check out Policy Map 2.0. This is yet another step forward in data transparency and availability ... and we all benefit. Particularly those relocating who ask those questions that Realtors cannot answer. I noted Policy Maps' usefulness last year, In many ways similar, if not…
Monday Links – 11 May 2009
Primarily for Realtors, this post is one that all who use the internet as part of their business to to read, and then act. The NAR is at it again, and our respective businesses may be at risk. If you have any questions, please ask…
Times have Changed – Telling a Story
PR has changed; so has real estate marketing. A simple sign in the yard, an ad in the weekly paper ... none of this is new to buyers, but it seems to take time to make its way to the full Print advertising doesn't work…
Hinting at Nest’s Announcement
There is a challenge, regarding the pending announcement from Nest. I mentioned it on Twitter: Nest is about to make a huge announcement. A *really* huge announcement. Stay tuned. And it is a big one. But ... Here's the challenge: We need to define how…
FranklyMLS Working Again in Charlottesville
For those of you who love using FranklyMLS to search for homes in Charlottesville, it's working again. I'll spare you the gory details and who is to blame (it's about MLS politics and shifting/evolving technical specifications), but suffice it to say, thanks to Frank, FranklyMLS…
New Resource for Realtors and Parents in Albemarle
Albemarle County have put together a simple page with basic information on Albemarle County Schools. It's concise and simple and a good starting point for parents in Albemarle County (or taxpayers to see how their money is being spent). Links to the Standards of Learning…
Cvillepedia – A Vast New Resource for Charlottesville and Albemarle
You've heard of Wikipedia, right? Now Charlottesville and Albemarle have a resource of similar (local) ambition and (local) scope - Cvillepedia, implemented by the fine folks at Charlottesville Tomorrow. cvillepedia is a wiki created by Charlottesville Tomorrow to document the history and explain the structure…
Nest’s New Office Reflects our Philosophy
Our office is under construction, and we're being a little bit secretive about its location for now. Keith has more at the Nest blog: "So, where does that leave Nest? Well, like I said in the opening paragraph. Forget the Past. Who are We? What…