I might be a Bloodhound if Eric likes my intro video….
My respect for Eric Blackwell is, well, simply beyond my ability to wordsmith. This guy is not only smart, but he’s fun (in a funny way), creative, and shaped in the mold of Jeff Brown’s cat skinners. So when Eric penned a post recently on how one might be a Bloodhound if……and then showed us [...] Read more...
BloodhoundBlog, May 16, 11:21pm
Let’s Talk Listings – Better Yet? Let’s Talk Gettin’ ‘em Sold
Since the beginning of last year, how long has it taken to sell your listings? I’m not talkin’ about those priced at half the median value in your market. I’m talkin’ about a traditional seller who simply wants you to sell his real estate. Why do a few listings in every market sell faster than [...] Read more...
BloodhoundBlog, May 10, 4:47pm
Home Owners Remodeling Trends
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)reports that remodeling of kitchen and baths is on the rise. According to a recent survey, home remodelinghas seen an increase over 2010 (the last survey done by the NAHB). Bathroom remodeling jobshave an edge over kitchen remodeling projects(perhaps because the cost of a kitchen remodel is generally greater than a bathroom remodel). Read more...
The Real Estate Blog - a real estate weblog - real estate news., May 8, 7:03pm
The Economist asks “Why is it so expensive to buy or sell a house in America?”
This is in an article titled “The great realtor rip-off”. The comparison to estate agents in the UK is especially interesting. They make half the commission and close 3 to 4x transactions. The article mentions NAR by name and only refers to MLS in passing as ex-cartels: The business used to operate like a series [...] Read more...
BloodhoundBlog, May 8, 9:32am
Is NOW the right time to buy a home?
With continued uncertainty in the economy, we just have to ask ... is NOW the right time to buy a home? The economists study the indicators, trends and graphs; "experts" make their predictions; and the consumer wonders what to believe. Read more...
The Real Estate Blog - a real estate weblog - real estate news., May 6, 10:37am
Really, What If He’s Not Wrong?
A follow-up to an article on syndication I wrote just a short time ago. Keep in mind that I’ve never even met Jim Abbott, and am not promoting his company. But I’m listening harder now to him, and as he speaks his words continue to etch a path that I really believe warrants all of [...] Read more...
BloodhoundBlog, May 2, 12:37pm
What happens in an internet minute? And how do you hope to push-market your way through it?
My take: You cannot successfully push-market into that cacophony. You must pull, because there is already way too much push. I’m thinking Eric Blackwell’s archives warrant your attention. Read more...
BloodhoundBlog, Apr 28, 12:30pm