Good Realtor
Had the opportunity to meet a good Realtor tonight. Kind of refreshing after the past several days. What a shame.
One Strike
I had the experience today to find out that a fellow professional was apparently dishonest. I can deal with being lied to, but being surprised is a different matter. That and the fact that my clients suffered are upsetting. At least I now know what to expect. One strike is all one gets.
Home technology
More and more, technology is becoming an important factor in Buyers' home buying decision-making process. Whether it be whether a home has high-speed internet access via DSL or Cable, whether a home is amenable to wireless, ability to retrofit for a home theatre (a tough task), technology is literally becoming an integral part of real estate. Does your Realtor know about this aspect of the...
Google maps
Pretty cool stuff! My newest listing is here.Google remains one of the most effective innovators out there.
It’s the price, dummy!
Decent article on msn.com yesterday – There is more to the story, but this is all you need to know – “Optimistic home sellers love to parrot the old adage, “There’s a buyer for every home.” But they often leave off the qualifier: “at the buyer’s price.” (emphasis mine) The fact is that buyers, not sellers, ultimately determine the market value of a home. You…
My favorite keyword search so far
I am able to track how people come across my blog. This is my favorite so far, because it is the unanswerable question!http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=How+do+you+afford+a+house+in+northern+VA&spell=1Translated, someone googled " How do you afford a house in northern VA"Ha!
Water continued – the James option
The series continues in the DP - Piping water from the James is one of four options the authority has devised to solve a severe water shortage the Charlottesville-Albemarle area is facing by 2055. The other options include expanding the capacity of the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir and enlarging the Ragged Mountain Reservoir.My first thought is of the four articles, why is "risk" used in...