David Ablin's (daveablin) Blog

As a Builder and Realtor, i notice a lot of bad builders... Dont be fooled in to buying a property almost finished... from a builder that is going out of business!!! make sure they can cover issues and defects.. Its a great time to build if you can...    we can build a home for almost 20% less th...

WOW, what a tough few years.. Buyers are still very picky and want everything for a steal..BUT, the good ones that are priced right still SELL. Buyers, dont out smart yourself and lose a very good deal over a few thousand dollars..  If it has the location, size, condition and price, ( jump on it)...

Wow, what a great idea, right? or wrong?  If you have the time and need the buyers, you can pick up business. If you dont have the time, and realize they usually never help sell the home you dont do them/. Unless the Seller demands them. You try a few and no one shows up but maybe a tire kicker. ...

How many times do we get stuck dragging our kids on showings or open houses. Some kids know how to behave or are old enough to know better. Not most little ones.  I have taken my to angels/monsters and some clients love them and others get tortured. My kids have to see the whole house and are not...

Yes its tough, some are lucky and some of the best agents are ready to pack their bags.  Hang in there and keep working. You will see the light. Try Try, call, follow up and be persistant. You must also be creative and think out side the box to sell properties. Give bonuses to other agents, that ...

I JUST FOUND AND I AM OPENING A NEW BUSINESS-- A FRANCHISE! NOT SELLING PRODUCT OR BS STUFF.  THE IS A PROVEN MODEL .  LET ME GET TO IT.  I LIKED IT SO MUCH I BOUGHT A MASTER FRANCHISE. CONTACT ME AND I WILL EXPLAIN AND SEND YOU INFO.  I AM A VERY SUCCESSFULL REALTOR AND I KNOW WE NEED TO INVEST ...

This is the 25 highest and lowest list then by state....according to a study in the science journal plos medicine::  Seen on Yahoo...science journal PLoS Medicine: Highest life expectancy County Life Expectancy Clear Creek, Colo. 81.3 Eagle, Colo. 81.3 Gilpin, Colo. 81.3 Grand, Colo. 81.3 Jackson...

Have you ever showed a home or was selling a home when a situations was so funny or so wild you had to tell your fellow agents about...Once I was showing homes to a buyer.. I made appointments and most of the townhouses were vacant or no one was home..We got to our last one, I knocked on the door...

There is a lot going on in Palatine...If you are looking to build or buy new construction, I have 4 very rare lots, all a half acre each with city water and sewer and lookout basements ( english)  Also they would go to the top Schools, Fremd, Pleasant Hill and Plumgrove...  If Your looking at the...

This new investment is great.. Not only do they ( the holel ) do all the work, the collect the money, go after the renter if damaged..  You can use it yourself when you want...There is a lot of choices now, mainley in tourist areas and major cities...  Make sure its a good fit for you , if you ch...