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.
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 [...]
Make it Sparkly!
You have chosen your agent, and they are doing their part to make your home look stunning in advertising. Mr & Ms. Seller, you also have work to do! Your home must SPARKLE. That is capital letters, make no bones about it, SPARKLE. If two identical homes go up for [...]
Does a home seller have to pay for the buyer’s agent?
Does a home seller have to pay for the buyer's agent? This question is heavily debated just now, and the answer is no; the seller does not have to pay the buyer's agent. In fact, in NC, sellers do not pay the buyer's agent; they pay the firm that they [...]
Zestimates and other on-line valuations
The short answer is, don't pay attention to those sites. They have algorithms that are meaningless. They have no way of knowing what is inside of a house or what condition it is in. For example, there is a house in Weaverville that is a complete rehab project. It has [...]