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….
Browsing Category Sellers
Innovation, Emulation and Flattery
We expect to be copied – on our signs, on how we market, on how we work with clients – and that, in and of itself, is a good thing. … Heck, I and we copy other people as often as we can … first mover is cool, but sometimes the real skills are recognizing emerging trends and technologies and then having the gumption, wherewithal and ability to implement said trends and technologies.
Redefining Real Estate Signage in Charlottesville
One size does not fit all, and this is but one way that we are seeking to re-define how real estate is done in Charlottesville and Central Virginia. … – A real estate sign of the times: Our first custom yard sign printed in both English and Spanish – Describing Mariana and Derek’s signs in Colorado Springs – Describing John Kalinowski’s signs in Northeast Ohio .
Nest’s New Signs
More to come … 
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 the buyers 3) It provides for a safer environment in which to live. … Results of short-term tests represent the radon potential of the home, rather than the actual exposure encountered under normal living conditions, unless residents keep the home’s windows and doors closed year-round.
10 Mistakes Sellers Make
There’s nothing here that’s necessarily ground-breaking, but a clever refresher is always welcomed (and who doesn’t love a little viral video?) 1 – De-Clutter 2 – De-pet 3 – Leave during showings 4 – Strongly consider the first offer 5 – Lowball offers aren’t insults – they’re a starting point 6 – Update, clean and paint 7 – Curb appeal matters 8 – De-personalize 9 – Lighten the house 10 – Fix broken stuff Not included – #11 – Price to the market; what you owe does not matter to the buyers or the market.
Posts With Enduring Interest – Just for Sellers
– Great questions for a seller to ask when interviewing a Realtor to represent you in the marketing and sale of your home/investment property/land – you’re hiring someone to represent your best interests (and will likely pay him/her a fair amount of money to do so); shouldn’t you ask a few questions first? – Required Reading for Sellers – On pricing among other things – An interesting post regarding photos in the MLS from a consumer’s perspective – In Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Nelson and Louisa – There are currently (as of 2 September 2008) 2,550 properties currently on the market (almost exactly the same number as June of 2007). 263 have only one photo 2234 have multiple photos 53 have no photos (16 are new construction) – More on why no photos are bad .