Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Is it a credit? Loan? Gift from above? The effect of this bill/amendment/law/stimulus/thing will be a matter of perception - perception by buyers as to whether they just gained $15k and be sellers as to whether they should hold out for a higher price because…
First Wednesdays – Video
Reflecting on last night's First Wednesdays gathering at South Street Brewery in downtown Charlottesville. If you were there last night, leave a comment at First Wednesdays' site. If you're an entrepreneur, technologist, blogger, designer, marketer, think about coming next month. It's about community and building…
Is There Radon in Charlottesville?
This is what I tell my clients - a radon mitigation system accomplishes at least three things - 1) Provides peace of mind - for homeowners and buyers 2) Can be an asset when you sell your home - it's one less potential objection from…
Possibly Completely Unfounded Market Analysis
Looking at properties in the $600,000 to $950,000 price range, I noted that several homes were still on the market after extensive days on market. From the original asking prices, the prices had been reduced anywhere from $13% to 16%. Ergo - is it reasonable…
Thoughts on IDX
More posts on IDX - Why aren't 100% of listings in IDX? A New Question for Sellers to Ask When Interviewing Listing Agents in Charlottesville If Realtor.com can do it, Why Can't I?
Billable Hours, Straight Commission, Hybrid or Both?
First in an occasional and developing series ... Step one is demonstrating value. Assuming that I, as a real estate professional, have built a trusting relationship with my clients and potential clients, what is the best way to compensate a good Realtor? One giant stipulation…
No More Real Estate Signs in the Median?
From an Albemarle County press release (bolding mine): Albemarle County will begin enforcing an existing state law against advertising signs in the highway right of way along designated entrance corridors in the County beginning on February 17, 2009. This program is being conducted in cooperation…
A Thought on Anonymous Comments
For the past four years, I have resisted instituting a no-anonymous-comments policy. Recently, however, there have been more anonymous commenters than is typical. This makes readers' tracking of discussions more difficult. I can see the IP addresses of visitors and can track who's saying what,…
Undersestimating the Demand For Recycling?
That's my observation after getting turned away at 3:15 from Crutchfield's Electronics Free Recycling Day. Better World Betty has a full review. I don't know the numbers yet, but two tractor-trailers hauling over 400 tons each were not going to be adequate is what I…