Todd Murphy's (zerocommission) Blog

July 2007 Market ReportThe total number of homes sold in Tuscaloosa County for the month of July, 2007 was 252.  Twenty seven percent (27%) of the homes sold were new construction.The total number of homes on the market has increased again to 1,969, with the average DOM (days on market) rising to...

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in the quiet neighborhood of Marion Oaks.  Located on Highway 69 South in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Marion Oaks is a great place to live.This home has new carpet, a new 50 gallon hot water heater, ceramic tile in the kitchen and dining areas, and a large, fenced ...

After months of working on this logo concept, I've finally arrived at the finished product.  I wanted to create an image that portrayed fun, diversity, and uniqueness.  I think this logo gives the impression that I desired.In a few weeks, Zero Commission Real Estate will return to its original bu...

It was Friday afternoon, and I had just finished reading an Active Rain blog about the best day to list a home.  The general consensus was that the Friday before the weekend was the best time to list.Well, I had all of the listing agreements and paperwork signed on this listing but the yard wasn'...

It seems like everywhere you look, someone within a stones throw has a real estate license.  Heck, in my city of 160,000 people, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, there are over 500 licensed agents.  Almost as many agents as there are lawyers - (ughhhhhh, me puking).I think our industry has been somewhat degr...

Phone rings.  I answer.  Conversation follows.Prospect: Has your home at 2323 Acme Street sold?Me: Not yet, but it's been getting a lot of activity and won't last long.Prospect: Well , I would like to see it today if possible.Me: Great, are you renting now?Prospect: Well, I really am looking for ...

I'm fiercely protective of my sellers and am always looking out for their best interest, even if it means voiding a contract by abiding by the contract.Here's the story.  I have a listing that I received a contract on two months ago.  The contract, submitted by another agent, had a few contingent...

If you are signing a mortgage and you are responsble for the mortgage and note, and your spouse or significant other is on the title, your spouse or significant other could be responsible for the bill, should something happen to you.  Always avoid having someone sign the mortgage who is not respo...

Whewwwwwww!  It's hot down here in Alabama!  I went home for lunch and changed into shorts and a polo shirt because no one in his right mind would be wearing dress clothes out in this heat.The heat index was over 100 degrees today and it doesn't look like things will be cooling off here for a whi...

Booya! (as my pre-teen daughter says)  I've reached a milestone on Active Rain.  I can remember coming into this community, an Active Rain virgin, for lack of a better term.  Untouched by blogging, pure.  Things were simple then.Now, like an addict on crack cocaine, I wake up to Active Rain every...