The value of transparent blogging
I find myself referring to this blog frequently in conversations with clients and prospective clients. The ability to refer to what is essentially a public record of my opinions has proven to be invaluable (and I guess dangerous). Can we see how long a property…
Being selective
Or, how does Buyer Agency/Buyer Brokerage/ Exclusive Buyer Representation benefit the agent and the Buyer? There has been a lot of discussion at RCG and Bloodhound recently about Buyers' Agency and the associated compensation. I can speak specifically about the Commonwealth of Virginia's Buyers' Agency…
Default position
I had occasion to show a new construction development this afternoon. I arrived early, before my clients, and talked to the on-site agent for a few minutes. They have a stock form for the public that states "Buyer Brokerage is available." I asked her how…
Dual Agency – Who benefits?
The Realtor. One of the primary values a Realtor brings to a transaction is representation - representation of his client's best interests. How can a Realtor advocate for the best interests of both parties and still maintain the perception of fairness and full representation? In…
“Exclusively marketed by”
These words, "Exclusively marketed by," are infuriating, as they are, in my opinion, misleading and confusing to the average real estate consumer. You see this all over the area (and other regions as well) ... the impression that this phrase often makes is that in…