All real estate agents have stories. I thought I would start sharing some of mine.
From time to time, I will also share insights into rules and regulations as well as suggestions and advice.
Fences Make Good Neighbors—But Know Where Your Property Line Is
"Fences make good neighbors," but before putting up a new fence, it's always wise to have a surveyor clearly mark your property lines. A good rule of thumb is to place your fence several inches inside your boundary so there can be no question about where the fence—and your property—ends. [...]
Sometimes Real Estate Gets in the Way of Writing About Real Estate
I realized recently that I haven't written a blog post in quite some time. The truth is, when life gets busy, my focus shifts almost entirely to taking care of my existing clients—and the past few months have been especially busy. Recently, I had a client who needed to [...]
My first sale
Someone asked this morning what my first real estate sale was. That's easy to remember. It was a home with a baby buried in the back yard, viewable from the kitchen window. Yep. You read that right. My first listing was early in 2004. I had heard that a couple [...]
Buyers Agency Changes Coming August 1st and what Buyers MUST know
This applies to NC, but the same rule applies to all US states, although the verbiage may be different. Starting August 1st, we MUST have a signed Buyers Agency Agreement with you before we open a door and show you a house. Right now, I can show you a house under [...]
Only Murders in the Building
People love a good murder mystery unless you are a real estate agent and the murder happened in the house you are trying to sell. Many years ago, I listed a home for a single guy who said he was taking a long road trip. He planned to be gone [...]
Grace
Practice Grace. Real estate is a customer service type job. We are the professionals that people consult when they need to buy or sell one of their most significant assets. These transactions bring a lot of stress, and the stress is compounded when you have recently lost your spouse. I [...]