Jeffrey Klinner's (finatillac1) Blog

I learned today that survey companies are starting to expect payment at the time of the survey rather than sending the bill to the closing.  How is this going to affect a situation with seller paid closing and prepaid costs?  Is anyone else experiencing this or is this just localized to the Birmi...

I am experiencing the question of price it to sell or price it to negotiate.  My line from a StarPower course is: "Wouldnt you rather turn down three offers than get no offer at all?"   Typically this works, but other agents are telling people to price the properties up in order to let the buyer ...

I recently experienced a painful situation with a family member.  After listing their property, I gave an agents open house and received the feedback that I knew:  over priced and under conditioned.  Of course this seller had no money to do updates yet refused to get the price to reality.  "Three...

I guess Id have to say the coming soon sign is like the new listing sign. Just how long is acceptable to stay up on a listing? As well, I have some fantastic stuff in Forest Park that needs to sell; great prices. Anyone got a buyer?

So just how long is a "new listing" a  new listing?   There is one in my area that has been on the market for over 400 days.  300 of those days the agent had "new listing" rider on top.  Give me a break!  What is that all about?