We all know that over the past few years, sellers have had a very hard time coming to grips with the fact that their home has probably lost considerable value. But what are buyer’s expectations like in our current market? Do they really think that they will find a luxury estate in a posh neighborhood for $50K? The answer is YES. However, while they’re going to get a better deal than 3-5 years ago, there are limits as to what your dollar will...

Realtors® are expected to demonstrate competence in working with or representing buyers, tenants and owners. Ninety-nine percent sincerely try to fulfill this requirement. To do so, Realtors® must know the “rules of the game”. Imagine playing Monopoly or some other fairly involved game with someone who has never played that game before. They don’t know the rules. They have no clue that Boardwalk is a better property to build houses and hotels...

To most Georgians living in neighborhoods, the Memorial Day weekend takes on a special meaning: The opening of the community pool. On the other hand, some homeowners need only step into the backyard to lounge by the pool. But does having a pool on your property help or hinder when it comes time to sell your home? The answer is neither simple nor straightforward. Truthfully, investing in a pool can benefit one homeowner while not adding an ounce...

I attended a real estate technology conference recently and sat in on a presentation about mobile real estate tools and resources by Chris Smith from Tech Savvy Agent. He shared several really good apps that can help sales associates streamline their business. Here’s a few of the apps that I thought you’d find most helpful. Leave a comment and let me know which apps help you be a more efficient real estate agent. Evernote – Remember everything...

So much of our daily communication is by email. We email friends and coworkers, customers and clients as a regular part of our day. Sometimes we can forget that our written words can be easily taken in unintended ways. What may be acceptably casual and friendly with friends at the tennis club may appear lazy and poorly written to a client. Quick responses may seem efficient to us, but may come across as terse. And when we get angry and commit...