Normal Wear or Red Flag? I have often seen this when I show houses, and YES it is true that I am NOT a structural engineer, architect, or home inspector, but I do like to walk the exterior and look for things that might show signs of a house becoming a money pit. Ultimately it is up to the home b...

11/20/2010

Not Much Left on Joe's Bucket List

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Scratch four wheeling off the bucket list. Dad turned 94 years young today. This photo was taken about 3 months ago. I am not sure who gave him the keys to the four wheeler, but I am glad I wasn't there to watch, although very happy someone captured the moment. Needless to say, there is not mu...

11/09/2010

Indoor Plumbing in this Luxury Home

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No kidding, this photo was actually in the listing. We have places to put 20 pictures and this agent put a photo of yep, the toilet. As if to say, yes, we have indoor plumbing. Does this go under the category of WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? I hate to tell you how often I see this type of photo....

11/08/2010

How Do You Convert 20% of Your Leads?

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I just listened to Josh Schoenly's interview with Gary Keller on this month's Agent Mountain. Those of you with Keller Williams know about the outstanding monthly interviews Gary has with industry stars and that they can be some very eye opening sessions. Josh has perfected a craigslist strate...

11/07/2010

Strategic Default - Walking Away from a Mortgage

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One of the few places the dilemma of strategic default, or just walking away from an upside down mortgage, is discussed from all points of view is NPR. I have to admit, that while I am not stuck in this situation, I really am not so sure if my moral compass would point to true north if I were. ...

11/07/2010

This Week's Open House List (Franklin TN)

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As of this evening there are 50 Open Houses scheduled for Sunday November 7th, in Franklin TN's for Single Family Houses. The list below is sorted alphabetically by neighborhood. Find the neighborhoods you desire and don't leave until you have visited them all. Don't forget to set your clocks ...

11/04/2010

This Week's Open House List (Brentwood TN)

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I can't believe it is Thursday already. As of this evening there are 35 Open Houses scheduled for Sunday November 7th, in Brentwood TN's for Single Family Houses. The list below is sorted alphabetically by neighborhood. Find the neighborhoods you desire and don't leave until you have visited t...

11/04/2010

Wordless Wednesday

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I know it has been a while since I have posted neighborhood updates or market reports. They will be back soon and better than ever, I promise. Until then keep your nose pressed to the window like our little Lion Cub here. My Little Grandson all Dressed for Halloween. To find foreclosed ho...

11/03/2010