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How Secure are Listings Today?

How Secure are Listings Today?

Please welcome our newest writer Matt Wilkins who is a young Realtor running a unique brokerage he will be talking about (among other things) over the coming weeks. He has an interesting perspective and is no stranger to controversy or critical thinking. We are excited to learn from him as he joins us, please let him know what you think ...

Matt Wilkins | 2009/06/16  | 20 Comments Real Estate

Real Estate Caravan From Hell Revisited

Real Estate Caravan From Hell Revisited

A few months ago I told you about the caravan with bats in the fireplace, but this story would make you wish for a bat…maybe even a pterodactyl or two. It takes place in Los Angeles of course. What better place to get a healthy heap of crazy on a sunny Tuesday morning? My friend told me the story, and ...

Gwen Banta | 2009/06/05  | 19 Comments Green

Blunders & Bladders

Blunders & Bladders

Disasters in Un-Real Estate: Have you ever had anything go awry at an Open House? C’mon – tell the truth – I can’t be the only one who has made some memorable blunders. I’ve decided to share some of the more bizarre stories I’ve heard just so we can all feel a bit less foolish about our own mistakes…unless you ...

Gwen Banta | 2009/05/01  | 18 Comments Editorials

The Lucy & Ethel Fiasco

The Lucy & Ethel Fiasco

Disasters in UnReal Estate: There is some old saying about the best laid plans going asunder, and I am about to tell you where asunder is: it’s a place in New Jersey. Picture a lovely suburb of tract homes in Jersey, circa 1969. One year my mother Marie decided we should sell the family home and get something bigger than a bread box. I didn’t mention ...

Gwen Banta | 2009/04/17  | 17 Comments Real Estate

Super Hero Style or Yawn, Shrug and Muggle?

Super Hero Style or Yawn, Shrug and Muggle?

 ”What makes a good agent?”   You and I could write a multi-chaptered book about the answer. Maybe we will someday. In the meantime, here’s a shortish answer in blog post form. Basically, you have to behave like a Super Hero with multiple personalities.  You’re smart, you can do it if you choose. Consider this… Your Job Is Not Selling ...

Ken Brand | 2009/01/02  | 13 Comments Highlights