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Are You “Happy” or “Just Done with the Transaction” When You Complete a Real Estate Deal? Buying Portland Real Estate!

June28
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" by the late Bobby McFerrin! Buying real estate can be a little bit stressful at times, whether its in Portland Oregon or Kalamazoo.  After all, you are not buying socks at Bi-Mart (by the way) and for most of us it will be the largest financial transaction we make (as most of us are not Donald Trump)!  So, how can I be a better conduit for the process.  How can I be more than a "Broker".  Webster defines "Broker" as "a person hired as an agent for negotiating contracts".  Buying real estate is SO much more than negotiating a contract!! There are so many mo… Read More

Enticing Buyers to Offer on Your Home! Financial Tricks of the Trade….for Portland Oregon Sellers!

June1
"Your Latest Trick" by Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler. Okay, you've decide to sell your home in Portland Oregon, so you've walked through with your Realtor and you've: Made the entryway sparkle, which could include painting the front door, changing out hardware and placing color spots. Landscaped the lawn, cut back bushes, edged, swept and raked and suddenly you see why people live in condos. Cleared out as much extraneous stuff as you can possibly live without.  You've staged your home to the point that you often think you are in the wrong house. Cleaned, mopped, dusted, picked up… Read More

Playing Well with Others….Portland Real Estate Broker Interaction!

May4
"Working Together" - sung by Gonzales. I recently had a business associate ask me "do you think I would've gotten a better deal on my home purchase if my agent was more aggressive?". I, of course, recognize that we may be discussing semantics here, but I believe aggression can be the antithesis of a successful real estate transaction. A real estate sale or purchase can be stressful on a good day. You are, after all, buying or selling the largest purchase the average citizen will make. We're not all "Donald Trump" so the purchase of our primary residence, second home or a real estate… Read More

The Evolving Role of the Real Estate Broker!

February15
The role of the real estate agent in Portland Oregon or anywhere else is constantly evolving.  When I started my real estate career in 1985, we had one computer in our office.  NO ONE in my office had a personal computer.  I knew one Realtor with a cell p… Read More
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