Lori and All Things Real Estate

Whenever there is a presidential election, there is uncertainty in the markets as to who will win. One way that this is noticeable is through the actions of investors. As we get closer to the first Tuesday of November, many investors pull their funds from the more volatile and less predictive sto...

 I signed up on this new marketing website and they host a ton of different ideas. I tend to be a fan of games and puzzles so I am leaning towards this quiz idea but wanted to get some opinions... This one is "Guess the Movie by looking at the house"Guess the Movie Quiz.....               How do ...

"Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without loosing your enthusiasm" I am relatively new to the Real Estate Sales side of this business. I worked for 30 years or so on the lending side of the Real Estate transaction and 4 years ago this month, I quit. Having worked for one of th...

Oh.My.Heck!"Thank goodness for friends" is all I can say about my first time taking a listing. I had been in the Mortgage Lending side of the Real Estate transaction for nearly 30 years. I had developed many Realtor relationships, I knew the contracts like the back of my hand, I understood the ti...

If you are selling a home for the first time or the 20th time, you may be unaware that you are missing out on opportunities to get the most out of your home sale.  Here are a few simple tips, tricks, advice, and best practices that can help you take advantage of every opportunity to sell quicker ...

                               If you enjoy brushing elbows with celebrities and popular public figures, the Scottsdale/Fountain Hills area in Arizona would be a great place for you. It’s an extremely popular area for famous people to settle down, and buy or sell homes. Let’s take a look at some ...

 I am sure no one has to tell this group how important referrals are.  When we work with our clients, we should not be in it for "getting the job done" or only see them as a commission check.  We need to be focused on the experience that blows them away and leaves them so impressed that they can’...

 From time to time, a buyer and seller will have negotiated any number of repairs during escrow. The walk-through gives the buyer a chance to ascertain all the agreed-upon work has been done to specs, and that everything is in working order.Sometimes, buyers are so anxious to close that they expe...

Buying a house is really a big purchase and there shouldn’t be a chance for second guesses, hence the need for a home warranty. Basically, a home warranty, is a contract between a homeowner and a warranty company to offer discounted repair or replacement services for major home appliances at redu...

      Real estate is hot right now, home values are appreciating and many people are rushing to get their real estate license. But, sadly, many people do not ask this question, “How does an agent actually get paid”?Listed below are some answers to common questions about real estate commissions:Ho...