Carol & Carl Rondinelli's (carolrondinelli) Blog

When I show homes, I always try to set up my showings approximately 24 hours in advance so the seller will have plenty of notice.  Upon entering the home I always ring the doorbell or knock and then with no response, open the door and announce "Realtor" rather loudly.  On this particular occasion...

When you're out looking with your buyers agent for your home, always remember this:  The word that is the most important to you as a buyer or seller is "location, location, location."  A good buyers agent will remind you of this but many times buyers will listen but not take it seriously.  It's a...

When you invite 2 or 3 agents to your home for the "listing" interview, keep some of these thoughts in mind.  Some agents will say "I will sell the home myself!"  Usually not true - - with 5,000 some agents in the metro area 5,000 to 1 tells you statistically that your listing agent probably won'...

This fall I listed a whole duplex; thinking I would list it as two halves to hopefully sell quicker for the seller.  Upon doing some research I discovered that the city of Olathe, Kansas has new rules and regs regarding firewalls.  Years ago the firewall was required just in the attic area.  Now,...